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# Manly Edward MacDonald

## What is Manly Edward MacDonald’s work worth? {#value}

As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 23 auction results for Manly Edward MacDonald at 2 houses since 2016. Over the last 24 months the median price was $1,186 including buyer’s premium (middle half $706–$1,643, n=5). The auction record is $8,828 for Unionville Church in Winter (2016, Cowley Abbott Fine Art Auction House). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

**Top auction records: paintings, drawings & sculpture**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Unionville Church in Winter, 1944 | Oil on canvas | $8,828 | Cowley Abbott Fine Art Auction House | May 2016 |
| 2 | Hauling Logs, Northumberland Hills | Oil on canvas | $6,738 | Cowley Abbott Fine Art Auction House | Jun 2023 |
| 3 | UNTITLED (LANDSCAPE) | Oil on canvas board | $2,460 | Waddingtons | Jun 2026 |
| 4 | Cows Grazing, 1918 | Oil on board | $1,643 | Cowley Abbott Fine Art Auction House | May 2026 |
| 5 | Spring | Oil on board | $1,186 | Cowley Abbott Fine Art Auction House | Feb 2026 |
| 6 | Duncan MacDonald | Oil on canvas mounted on card | $706 | Cowley Abbott Fine Art Auction House | Jun 2026 |
| 7 | Study of a Horse | Charcoal on paper | $138 | Cowley Abbott Fine Art Auction House | Apr 2026 |


**Median price by medium (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 5 | $2,460 |


Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 23 results from 2 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Manly Edward MacDonald is an artist with 23 auction lots recorded since 2016, median price $3,138. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Manly Edward MacDonald is recorded as sold in 2023 for $3,472; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Manly Edward MacDonald work worth?

Across 23 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Manly Edward MacDonald work is $3,138.

The median Manly Edward MacDonald painting sells for $3,394 across 19 lots.

The median Manly Edward MacDonald work on paper sells for $138 across 1 lots.

Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 19 | $3,394‡ | $8,828 | — | 2026-05-12 |
| Works on Paper | 1 | $138 | $138 | — | 2026-04-21 |

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 10 | $1,721–$3,121‡ | $2,026‡ | $4,440‡ |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 9 | $3,559–$6,261‡ | $5,433‡ | $8,828 |

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2016 | $8,828 |
| Paintings | 2023 | $6,738 |
| Works on Paper | 2026 | $138 |

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 23 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Manly Edward MacDonald work is $3,138. The median Manly Edward MacDonald painting sells for $3,394 across 19 lots. The median Manly Edward MacDonald work on paper sells for $138 across 1 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is the average price of a Manly Edward MacDonald painting?

Based on 19 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Manly Edward MacDonald painting is $3,394. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Manly Edward MacDonald's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Manly Edward MacDonald painting is $8,828.

### What is the average price of a small Manly Edward MacDonald painting?

Based on 10 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Manly Edward MacDonald painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $2,026, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Manly Edward MacDonald's auction record?

Manly Edward MacDonald's auction record is $8,828, set in 2016.

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Data last updated 2026-11-03. OpeningBid tracks 15,596,131 auction lots from 579 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.