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# MANLY EDWARD MACDONALD (1889–1971)

MANLY EDWARD MACDONALD is a Canadian artist with 150 auction lots recorded since 2007, median price $1,755.

A work by MANLY EDWARD MACDONALD sold in 2023 for $1,792, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a MANLY EDWARD MACDONALD work worth?

Across 150 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a MANLY EDWARD MACDONALD work is $1,755.

The median MANLY EDWARD MACDONALD painting sells for $1,792 across 142 lots.

The median MANLY EDWARD MACDONALD work on paper sells for $713 across 6 lots.

The median MANLY EDWARD MACDONALD print sells for $152 across 3 lots.

Small (under 50 cm) MANLY EDWARD MACDONALD paintings typically sell for $1,036–$2,099 (the middle half of 26 sold 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 3 | $152 | $182 | — | 2019-01-31 |
| Paintings | 142 | $1,792† | $11,706 | — | 2024-12-05 |
| Works on Paper | 6 | $713 | $1,169 | — | 2023-07-20 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $8,470 | $11,706 | — | 2016-11-21 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

MANLY EDWARD MACDONALD's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (3 lots) median $152. Paintings (142 lots) median $1,792, record $11,706. A typical MANLY EDWARD MACDONALD painting sells for around 12× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 3 lots) the median is $8,470.

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 26 | $1,036–$2,099† | $1,448† | $8,364 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 19 | $2,068–$3,731 | $2,670 | $11,706 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2007 | $11,706 |
| Paintings | 2016 | $8,470 |
| Works on Paper | 2019 | $1,169 |
| Works on Paper | 2022 | $257 |
| Prints & Editions | 2019 | $182 |
| Prints & Editions | 2016 | $121 |

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 MANLY EDWARD MACDONALD worth?

Across 150 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a MANLY EDWARD MACDONALD work is $1,755. The median MANLY EDWARD MACDONALD painting sells for $1,792 across 142 lots. The median MANLY EDWARD MACDONALD work on paper sells for $713 across 6 lots. The median MANLY EDWARD MACDONALD print sells for $152 across 3 lots. Small (under 50 cm) MANLY EDWARD MACDONALD paintings typically sell for $1,036–$2,099 (the middle half of 26 sold lots). Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is the average price of a MANLY EDWARD MACDONALD painting?

Based on 142 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a MANLY EDWARD MACDONALD painting is $1,792. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is MANLY EDWARD MACDONALD's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a MANLY EDWARD MACDONALD painting is $11,706.

### What is the average price of a small MANLY EDWARD MACDONALD painting?

Based on 26 sold lots, the median auction price of a small MANLY EDWARD MACDONALD painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $1,448, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is the average price of a medium MANLY EDWARD MACDONALD painting?

Based on 19 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium MANLY EDWARD MACDONALD painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $2,670, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

### What is MANLY EDWARD MACDONALD's auction record?

MANLY EDWARD MACDONALD's auction record is $11,706, set in 2007.

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Data last updated 2026-11-02. OpeningBid tracks 15,390,829 auction lots from 577 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

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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.