> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/maeve-mccarthy · updated 2026-11-01

# Maeve McCarthy

Maeve McCarthy is an artist with 17 auction lots recorded since 2003, median price $1,059. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by Maeve McCarthy sold in 2025 for $2,007, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Maeve McCarthy work worth?

Across 10 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Maeve McCarthy work is $1,059.

The median Maeve McCarthy painting sells for $1,559 across 8 lots.

The median Maeve McCarthy work on paper sells for $494 across 1 lots.

Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 13 | $1,559 | $4,778 | 61.5% | 2025-03-25 |
| Works on Paper | 3 | $494 | $494 | 33.3% | 2003-12-16 |

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 5 | $1,939–$2,150 | $2,007 | $4,778 |

Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2014 | $4,778 |
| Paintings | 2025 | $2,150 |
| Works on Paper | 2003 | $494 |

The highest recorded result in each medium. The full sale history is in the OpeningBid app (free sign-up).

## Frequently asked questions

### What is a Maeve McCarthy worth?

Across 10 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Maeve McCarthy work is $1,059. The median Maeve McCarthy painting sells for $1,559 across 8 lots. The median Maeve McCarthy work on paper sells for $494 across 1 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is the average price of a Maeve McCarthy painting?

Based on 8 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Maeve McCarthy painting is $1,559.

### What is Maeve McCarthy's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Maeve McCarthy painting is $4,778.

### What is Maeve McCarthy's auction record?

Maeve McCarthy's auction record is $4,778, set in 2014.

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Data last updated 2026-11-01. OpeningBid tracks 15,222,099 auction lots from 571 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Maeve McCarthy auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/maeve-mccarthy (updated 2026-11-01).

Historical auction data, not investment advice. Prices are premium-inclusive USD where the buyer's premium is recorded. Figures marked † are hammer prices (buyer's premium not included); ‡ marks a price whose basis is not yet verified. Non-USD results are converted at the sale month's rate.