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# Maurice MacGonigal (1900–1979)

## What is Maurice MacGonigal’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 158 auction results for Maurice MacGonigal at 5 houses since 1997. Over the last 24 months the median price was $5,499 including buyer’s premium (middle half $1,327–$9,056, n=7). The auction record is $55,279 for The Sheepmen (2007, James Adam Salesrooms). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Sheepmen | Oil on board | $55,279 | James Adam Salesrooms | Dec 2007 |
| 2 | Duhallow River, Conemara | OIl on Canvas | $44,223 | James Adam Salesrooms | Dec 2007 |
| 3 | Fishermen and Currachs on the Shore | Oil on board | $35,010 | James Adam Salesrooms | Dec 2007 |
| 4 | The Grey Sea, Connemara, 1977 | Oil on board | $28,450 | James Adam Salesrooms | Dec 2001 |
| 5 | Aran Folk: Three panels from the Runnymede Commission, 1900 | Oil on canvas laid down on board | $27,534 | Christie's | Apr 2026 |
| 6 | The Thatcher | Oil on board | $23,115 | James Adam Salesrooms | Dec 2001 |
| 7 | Waiting Horses, Ballyferriter | Oil on board | $23,115 | James Adam Salesrooms | Dec 2001 |
| 8 | Autumn Day, Roundstone, Connemara, 1972 | Oil on Board | $21,676 | James Adam Salesrooms | Nov 2010 |
| 9 | At Low Tide, 1936 | Oil on board | $21,450 | James Adam Salesrooms | Apr 2011 |
| 10 | The Thatcher | Oil on panel | $19,870 | James Adam Salesrooms | Dec 2018 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 92 | $5,502 |
| Other | 12 | $3,822 |
| Works on paper | 34 | $1,162 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 60 | $5,553 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 74 | $2,638 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 158 results from 5 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Maurice MacGonigal is an Irish artist with 261 auction lots recorded since 1994, median price $4,108. 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 Maurice MacGonigal sold in 2026 for $27,534, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Maurice MacGonigal work worth?

Across 155 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Maurice MacGonigal work is $4,108.

The median Maurice MacGonigal painting sells for $5,499 across 120 lots.

The median Maurice MacGonigal work on paper sells for $978 across 38 lots.

Medium (50–120 cm) Maurice MacGonigal paintings typically sell for $3,338–$12,246 (the middle half of 71 sold lots).

Small (under 50 cm) Maurice MacGonigal paintings typically sell for $2,318–$8,300 (the middle half of 45 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 | 199 | $5,499†‡ | $1.1M† | 60.3% | 2026-04-15 |
| Works on Paper | 58 | $978 | $4,407 | 65.5% | 2025-11-26 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 8 | $31,730† | $1.1M† | — | 2026-04-15 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 45 | $2,318–$8,300† | $4,817† | $35,010 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 71 | $3,338–$12,246†‡ | $5,688†‡ | $1.1M† |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 34 | $723–$2,402 | $1,102 | $4,407 |

Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2001 | $1.1M† |
| Paintings | 2007 | $55,279 |
| Works on Paper | 2009 | $4,407 |
| Works on Paper | 2010 | $3,835 |

† 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 Maurice MacGonigal worth?

Across 155 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Maurice MacGonigal work is $4,108. The median Maurice MacGonigal painting sells for $5,499 across 120 lots. The median Maurice MacGonigal work on paper sells for $978 across 38 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Maurice MacGonigal paintings typically sell for $3,338–$12,246 (the middle half of 71 sold lots). Small (under 50 cm) Maurice MacGonigal paintings typically sell for $2,318–$8,300 (the middle half of 45 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 Maurice MacGonigal painting?

Based on 120 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Maurice MacGonigal painting is $5,499. 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 Maurice MacGonigal's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Maurice MacGonigal painting is $1,121,433. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $1,121,433 (buyer's premium not included).

### What is the average price of a Maurice MacGonigal work on paper?

Based on 38 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Maurice MacGonigal work on paper is $978.

### What is Maurice MacGonigal's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Maurice MacGonigal work on paper is $4,407.

### What is the average price of a medium Maurice MacGonigal painting?

Based on 71 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Maurice MacGonigal painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $5,688, 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 Maurice MacGonigal painting?

Based on 45 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Maurice MacGonigal painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $4,817, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Maurice MacGonigal's auction record?

Maurice MacGonigal's auction record is $1,121,433, set in 2001. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $1,121,433 (buyer's premium not included).

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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, “Maurice MacGonigal auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/maurice-macgonigal (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.