> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/margaret-woodward · updated 2026-11-03

# Margaret Woodward (b. 1938)

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

As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 241 auction results for Margaret Woodward at 3 houses since 2011. Over the last 24 months the median price was $117 including buyer’s premium (middle half $65–$228, n=162). The auction record is $4,240 for Reading in Bed (2020, Lawsons Auctioneers). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Reading in Bed | Mixed media on canvas | $4,240 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Jul 2020 |
| 2 | Dark Night on the Journey | Oil on canvas | $3,911 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Nov 2020 |
| 3 | Moon Over Milkwood (A Translation), 1997 | Oil, charcoal and pastel on canvas | $2,893 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Jun 2024 |
| 4 | Still life | Pastel | $2,577 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Jun 2026 |
| 5 | The Swimmer No. 1 | Oil on canvas | $2,393 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Nov 2020 |
| 6 | With Unknown Shadows | Oil on canvas | $2,180 | Lawsons Auctioneers | May 2024 |
| 7 | Untitled (Still Life), 1990 | Pastel | $1,783 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Jun 2025 |
| 8 | Seated Nude | Pastel | $1,706 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Jan 2025 |
| 9 | Sweetmeats & Coffee, 1991 | Mixed media on board | $1,480 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Jan 2025 |
| 10 | Kookaburras, 1992 | Charcoal, oil stick and pen on paper | $1,425 | Lawsons Auctioneers | May 2024 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 22 | $701 |
| Other | 6 | $475 |
| Works on paper | 171 | $147 |
| Prints | 14 | $82 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 8 | $742 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 54 | $299 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 150 | $108 |

Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 241 results from 3 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Margaret Woodward is an Australia artist with 437 auction lots recorded since 2005, median price $170. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by Margaret Woodward sold in 2026 for $178, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Margaret Woodward work worth?

Across 226 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Margaret Woodward work is $170.

The median Margaret Woodward work on paper sells for $164 across 196 lots.

The median Margaret Woodward painting sells for $693 across 22 lots.

The median Margaret Woodward print sells for $82 across 14 lots.

Small (under 50 cm) Margaret Woodward work on papers typically sell for $65–$169 (the middle half of 139 sold lots).

Medium (50–120 cm) Margaret Woodward work on papers typically sell for $229–$875 (the middle half of 47 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 | 25 | $82 | $417 | 56% | 2026-03-18 |
| Paintings | 44 | $693† | $3,911 | 50% | 2026-07-08 |
| Works on Paper | 372 | $164† | $5,859† | 52.7% | 2026-09-16 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 13 | $2,695† | $5,859† | — | 2026-06-30 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

Margaret Woodward's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (25 lots) median $82 with 56% sell-through. Paintings (44 lots) median $693, record $3,911. A typical Margaret Woodward painting sells for around 8.4× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 13 lots) the median is $2,695.

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 8 | $39–$85 | $43 | $417 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 6 | $127–$208 | $167 | $252 |

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 9 | $234–$587 | $370 | $1,228 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 9 | $957–$2,695† | $2,180† | $3,911 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 139 | $65–$169† | $107† | $734 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 47 | $229–$875† | $385† | $2,577 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 9 | $737–$1,327† | $765† | $5,859† |

† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2011 | $5,859† |
| Paintings | 2020 | $3,911 |
| Paintings | 2016 | $3,397† |
| Works on Paper | 2026 | $2,577 |
| Prints & Editions | 2024 | $417 |
| Prints & Editions | 2025 | $252 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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 Woodward worth?

Across 226 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Margaret Woodward work is $170. The median Margaret Woodward work on paper sells for $164 across 196 lots. The median Margaret Woodward painting sells for $693 across 22 lots. The median Margaret Woodward print sells for $82 across 14 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Margaret Woodward work on papers typically sell for $65–$169 (the middle half of 139 sold lots). Medium (50–120 cm) Margaret Woodward work on papers typically sell for $229–$875 (the middle half of 47 sold lots). Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

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

Based on 196 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Margaret Woodward work on paper is $164. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

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

The highest price recorded at auction for a Margaret Woodward work on paper is $5,859. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $5,859 (buyer's premium not included).

### What is the average price of a Margaret Woodward painting?

Based on 22 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Margaret Woodward painting is $693. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Margaret Woodward's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Margaret Woodward painting is $3,911.

### What is the average price of a Margaret Woodward print?

Based on 14 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Margaret Woodward print is $82.

### What is Margaret Woodward's most expensive print?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Margaret Woodward print is $417.

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

Based on 139 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Margaret Woodward work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $107, 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 Margaret Woodward work on paper?

Based on 47 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Margaret Woodward work on paper (medium (50–120 cm)) is $385, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

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

Margaret Woodward's auction record is $5,859, set in 2011. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $5,859 (buyer's premium not included).

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

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Margaret Woodward auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/margaret-woodward (updated 2026-11-03).

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.