> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/margaret-coen · updated 2026-11-02

# Margaret Coen (1913–1993)

## What is Margaret Coen’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 43 auction results for Margaret Coen at 2 houses since 2010. Over the last 24 months the median price was $831 including buyer’s premium (middle half $551–$1,152, n=12). The auction record is $2,635 for Untitled (Still Life) (2025, Lawsons Auctioneers). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Untitled (Still Life) | Oil on silk on board | $2,635 | Lawsons Auctioneers | May 2025 |
| 2 | Still Life | Pastels on paper | $1,330 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Aug 2026 |
| 3 | Blue Floral Still Life | Watercolour | $1,158 | Lawsons Auctioneers | May 2026 |
| 4 | Untitled (Floral Still Life) | Watercolour | $1,150 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Jul 2025 |
| 5 | Still Life | Pastel and gouache on paper | $1,051 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Mar 2026 |
| 6 | Flower Piece | Oil on canvas | $972 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Jun 2025 |
| 7 | Still Life | Watercolour | $689 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Oct 2025 |
| 8 | Still Life | Watercolour | $585 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Jan 2026 |
| 9 | Horseshoe Lake Snowy Mountains | Oil on canvas | $573 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Aug 2026 |
| 10 | Gerberas | Watercolour | $485 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Jun 2026 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Works on paper | 10 | $637 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 12 | $831 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 43 results from 2 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Margaret Coen is an Australia artist with 33 auction lots recorded since 2012, median price $339. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Margaret Coen sold in 2026 for $414, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Margaret Coen work worth?

Across 28 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Margaret Coen work is $339.

The median Margaret Coen work on paper sells for $288 across 29 lots.

The median Margaret Coen painting sells for $402 across 10 lots.

Medium (50–120 cm) Margaret Coen work on papers typically sell for $244–$585 (the middle half of 22 sold lots).

Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 10 | $402† | $2,635 | — | 2026-08-05 |
| Works on Paper | 41 | $288† | $1,330 | 70.7% | 2026-09-30 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $1,330 | $2,635 | — | 2026-08-17 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 8 | $237–$432† | $325† | $573 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 7 | $210–$401† | $279† | $1,041† |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 22 | $244–$585† | $351† | $1,330 |

† 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 | 2025 | $2,635 |
| Works on Paper | 2026 | $1,330 |
| Works on Paper | 2026 | $1,158 |
| Paintings | 2025 | $972 |

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 Margaret Coen worth?

Across 28 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Margaret Coen work is $339. The median Margaret Coen work on paper sells for $288 across 29 lots. The median Margaret Coen painting sells for $402 across 10 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Margaret Coen work on papers typically sell for $244–$585 (the middle half of 22 sold lots). Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.

### What is the average price of a Margaret Coen work on paper?

Based on 29 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Margaret Coen work on paper is $288. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Margaret Coen's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Margaret Coen work on paper is $1,330.

### What is the average price of a medium Margaret Coen work on paper?

Based on 22 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Margaret Coen work on paper (medium (50–120 cm)) is $351, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Margaret Coen's auction record?

Margaret Coen's auction record is $2,635, set in 2025.

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

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Margaret Coen auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/margaret-coen (updated 2026-11-02).

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.