Margaret Preston (1875–1963)
What is Margaret Preston’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 351 auction results for Margaret Preston at 11 houses since 2003. Over the last 24 months the median price was $207 including buyer’s premium (middle half $146–$4,237, n=93). The auction record is $433,313 for ANEMONES (2024, Deutscher and Hackett). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ANEMONES, 1916 | Oil on cardboard | $433,313 | Deutscher and Hackett | Apr 2024 |
| 2 | COASTAL GUMS, also known as AUSTRALIAN GUM BLOSSOM, 1929 | Oil on canvas | $433,313 | Deutscher and Hackett | Jul 2022 |
| 3 | Coastal Gums, 1929 | Oil on canvas | $426,113 | Deutscher and Hackett | Jul 2022 |
| 4 | MARGARET PRESTON, ANEMONES, 1916, 1916 | Oil on cardboard | $398,553 | Deutscher and Hackett | Apr 2024 |
| 5 | PHLOX, 1925 | Oil on canvas | $190,658 | Deutscher and Hackett | Nov 2023 |
| 6 | INDOOR STILL LIFE, 1913 | Oil on canvas | $189,528 | Deutscher and Hackett | Aug 2019 |
| 7 | MARGARET PRESTON, PHLOX, 1925, 1925 | Oil on canvas | $177,280 | Deutscher and Hackett | Nov 2023 |
| 8 | FOR A LITTLE GIRL, 1929 | Oil on canvas | $145,767 | Deutscher and Hackett | Aug 2014 |
| 9 | Still Life 1917, 1917 | Oil on pulpboard | $143,773 | Smith & Singer | Aug 2019 |
| 10 | Banksia on a window ledge, 1934 | Oil on canvas | $138,500 | Deutscher and Hackett | Nov 2017 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 30 | $109,551 |
| Prints | 73 | $15,507 |
| Other | 117 | $207 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 22 | $73,663 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 190 | $4,703 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 351 results from 11 houses · How we compute these figures
Margaret Preston is an Australian artist with 448 auction lots recorded since 2002, median price $10,768. 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 Preston sold in 2026 for $28,810, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Margaret Preston on OpeningBid →What is a Margaret Preston work worth?
Across 330 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Margaret Preston work is $10,768.
The median Margaret Preston print sells for $2,186 across 265 lots.
The median Margaret Preston painting sells for $94,429 across 54 lots.
The median Margaret Preston work on paper sells for $10,721 across 3 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) Margaret Preston prints typically sell for $183–$16,058 (the middle half of 238 sold lots).
Small (under 50 cm) Margaret Preston paintings typically sell for $32,206–$125,308 (the middle half of 27 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 359 | $2,186†‡ | $51,997 | 73.8% | 2026-09-09 |
| Paintings | 57 | $94,429†‡ | $433,313 | 94.7% | 2026-06-17 |
| Works on Paper | 5 | $10,721†‡ | $12,999 | 60% | 2026-06-17 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 27 | $135,965†‡ | $433,313 | — | 2024-11-26 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Margaret Preston's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (359 lots) median $2,186 with 73.8% sell-through. Paintings (57 lots) median $94,429, record $433,313. A typical Margaret Preston painting sells for around 43× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 27 lots) the median is $135,965.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 238 | $183–$16,058†‡ | $5,660†‡ | $51,997 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 13 | $212–$323† | $246† | $447† |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 27 | $32,206–$125,308†‡ | $67,268†‡ | $433,313 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 23 | $47,008–$125,275†‡ | $77,997†‡ | $433,313 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ 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 | 2024 | $433,313 |
| Paintings | 2022 | $433,313 |
| Prints & Editions | 2024 | $51,997 |
| Prints & Editions | 2014 | $51,579 |
| Works on Paper | 2026 | $12,999 |
| Works on Paper | 2021 | $10,721‡ |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Margaret Preston worth?
Across 330 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Margaret Preston work is $10,768. The median Margaret Preston print sells for $2,186 across 265 lots. The median Margaret Preston painting sells for $94,429 across 54 lots. The median Margaret Preston work on paper sells for $10,721 across 3 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Margaret Preston prints typically sell for $183–$16,058 (the middle half of 238 sold lots). Small (under 50 cm) Margaret Preston paintings typically sell for $32,206–$125,308 (the middle half of 27 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 Preston print?
Based on 265 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Margaret Preston print is $2,186. 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 Margaret Preston's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Margaret Preston print is $51,997.
What is the average price of a Margaret Preston painting?
Based on 54 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Margaret Preston painting is $94,429. 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 Margaret Preston's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Margaret Preston painting is $433,313.
What is the average price of a small Margaret Preston print?
Based on 238 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Margaret Preston print (small (under 50 cm)) is $5,660, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. 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 small Margaret Preston painting?
Based on 27 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Margaret Preston painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $67,268, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. 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 Margaret Preston's auction record?
Margaret Preston's auction record is $433,313, set in 2022.
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