Margaret McLellan (1932–2017)
What is Margaret McLellan’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 14 auction results for Margaret McLellan at 4 houses since 2018. Over the last 24 months the median price was $28 including buyer’s premium (middle half $22–$33, n=6). The auction record is $863 for Bathers (2026, Lawsons Auctioneers). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bathers, 1962 | Oil on canvas | $863 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Jun 2026 |
| 2 | Locomotion | Linocut | $41 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Jul 2024 |
| 3 | For Ken..., 1932 | Linocut on paper | $33 | Shapiro Auctioneers | Jul 2025 |
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Involution, 1973 | Linocut | $100 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Jul 2024 |
| 2 | Hot Air Or Hydrogen, 1969 & Icon, 1973, 1969-1973 | Colour screenprint | $91 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Mar 2024 |
| 3 | Ballet Initiation, 1995 | Woodcut | $40 | Lawsons Auctioneers | May 2024 |
| 4 | MARGARET MCLELLAN largest sheet: 34 x 40 cm. (13.3 x 15 3/4 in.) | Etchings | $32 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Mar 2025 |
| 5 | Journey, 1969 | Colour screenprint | $25 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Oct 2025 |
| 6 | Inception, 1971 | Colour screenprint | $21 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Oct 2025 |
| 7 | Ballet | Woodcut | $17 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Sep 2025 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Prints | 6 | $28 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Small (under 50 cm) | 6 | $37 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 14 results from 4 houses · How we compute these figures
Margaret McLellan is an Australia artist with 33 auction lots recorded since 2018, median price $41. 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 McLellan sold in 2026 for $863, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Margaret McLellan on OpeningBid →What is a Margaret McLellan work worth?
Across 14 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Margaret McLellan work is $41.
The median Margaret McLellan print sells for $33 across 9 lots.
The median Margaret McLellan painting sells for $863 across 1 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 25 | $33 | $100 | 36% | 2025-10-29 |
| Paintings | 2 | $863 | $863 | 50% | 2026-06-24 |
Margaret McLellan's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (25 lots) median $33 with 36% sell-through. Paintings (2 lots) median $863, record $863. A typical Margaret McLellan painting sells for around 26× the price of a typical print.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 6 | $32–$41 | $37 | $100 |
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2026 | $863 |
| Prints & Editions | 2024 | $100 |
| Prints & Editions | 2024 | $91 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Margaret McLellan worth?
Across 14 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Margaret McLellan work is $41. The median Margaret McLellan print sells for $33 across 9 lots. The median Margaret McLellan painting sells for $863 across 1 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 McLellan print?
Based on 9 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Margaret McLellan print is $33.
What is Margaret McLellan's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Margaret McLellan print is $100.
What is Margaret McLellan's auction record?
Margaret McLellan's auction record is $863, set in 2026.
See the full Margaret McLellan record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
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