> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/martha-mckay · updated 2026-11-01

# Martha McKay (1924–1983)

## What is Martha McKay’s work worth? {#value}

As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 21 auction results for Martha McKay at 3 houses since 2020. Over the last 24 months the median price was $64 including buyer’s premium (middle half $64–$84, n=11). The auction record is $5,040 for Untitled (oil on paper mounted on Masonite) (2022, Sotheby's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Untitled (oil on paper mounted on Masonite), 1957 | Oil on paper mounted on Masonite | $5,040 | Sotheby's | Nov 2022 |
| 2 | Untitled (oil on paper mounted on Masonite), 1957 | Oil on paper mounted on Masonite | $3,528 | Sotheby's | Nov 2022 |
| 3 | Untitled (oil on canvas), 1924 | Painting | $938 | Rago Arts | Mar 2020 |
| 4 | Blue Green Composition | Oil on canvas with paper (unstretched) | $320 | Capsule Gallery Auction | Oct 2024 |
| 5 | Untitled (Forms in Brown, Red, and Orange) | Oil and paper collage on canvas | $288 | Capsule Gallery Auction | Oct 2024 |
| 6 | Untitled (Purple Composition) | Oil on canvas | $256 | Capsule Gallery Auction | Jun 2024 |
| 7 | Untitled (Blue Composition) | Oil on canvas | $224 | Capsule Gallery Auction | Oct 2024 |
| 8 | Once Upon a Time | Oil on panel | $192 | Capsule Gallery Auction | Oct 2024 |
| 9 | Composition with Yellow | Oil on canvas | $128 | Capsule Gallery Auction | Oct 2024 |
| 10 | Untitled | Oil on canvas | $128 | Capsule Gallery Auction | Nov 2024 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 15 | $192 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 7 | $224 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 10 | $71 |

Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 21 results from 3 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Martha McKay is an artist with 21 auction lots recorded since 2020, median price $90.

A work by Martha McKay sold in 2025 for $90, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Martha McKay work worth?

Across 21 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Martha McKay work is $90.

The median Martha McKay painting sells for $192 across 8 lots.

The median Martha McKay work on paper sells for $64 across 2 lots.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 8 | $192 | $5,040 | — | 2025-01-30 |
| Works on Paper | 2 | $64 | $64 | — | 2025-02-13 |

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2022 | $5,040 |
| Paintings | 2022 | $3,528 |
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $64 |
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $64 |

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 Martha McKay worth?

Across 21 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Martha McKay work is $90. The median Martha McKay painting sells for $192 across 8 lots. The median Martha McKay work on paper sells for $64 across 2 lots.

### What is Martha McKay's auction record?

Martha McKay's auction record is $5,040, set in 2022.

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Data last updated 2026-11-01. OpeningBid tracks 15,222,099 auction lots from 571 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Martha McKay auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/martha-mckay (updated 2026-11-01).

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.