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# McArthur Binion (b. 1946)

## What is McArthur Binion’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 48 auction results for McArthur Binion at 9 houses since 2019. Over the last 24 months the median price was $12,065 including buyer’s premium (middle half $5,750–$49,020, n=9). The auction record is $428,400 for DNA Study: III (2022, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | DNA Study: III, 2014 | Panel | $428,400 | Christie's | May 2022 |
| 2 | Route One: Box Two: I, 2017 | Wool | $302,400 | Christie's | Nov 2022 |
| 3 | DNA: Black Painting: III, 2015 | Painting | $300,000 | Christie's | May 2021 |
| 4 | DNA Study: VI, 2014 | Panel | $201,600 | Phillips | Dec 2020 |
| 5 | Route One: Box Two: III, 2017 | Oil stick, ink and paper on board | $201,600 | Sotheby's | Nov 2022 |
| 6 | Work: Verde, 2018 | Oil stick and ink on paper mounted to board | $189,000 | Sotheby's | Sep 2022 |
| 7 | Stuttering: Standing: Still Seven, 2013 | Wool | $162,500 | Christie's | Nov 2019 |
| 8 | DNA: White Painting: VII, 2015 | Oil stick and ink on paper collage mounted to board | $139,700 | Sotheby's | Mar 2023 |
| 9 | Ink: Work: VII, 2018 | Painting | $121,277 | Christie's | Jul 2022 |
| 10 | DNA Study: VIII, 2014 | Ink, oilstick and Staonal crayon on laser print collage on panel | $116,996 | Christie's | Jun 2026 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 14 | $80,310 |
| Other | 8 | $56,183 |
| Works on paper | 11 | $36,000 |
| Prints | 12 | $2,063 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 21 | $94,500 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 19 | $5,750 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 48 results from 9 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


McArthur Binion is an American artist with 61 auction lots recorded since 2019, median price $19,350. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by McArthur Binion sold in 2026 for $116,996, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a McArthur Binion work worth?

Across 48 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a McArthur Binion work is $19,350.

The median McArthur Binion print sells for $2,125 across 17 lots.

The median McArthur Binion painting sells for $76,200 across 16 lots.

The median McArthur Binion work on paper sells for $49,020 across 9 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 | 21 | $2,125† | $116,996 | 81% | 2026-06-25 |
| Paintings | 19 | $76,200 | $428,400 | 84.2% | 2026-10-07 |
| Works on Paper | 11 | $49,020 | $189,000 | 81.8% | 2025-11-21 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 10 | $195,300 | $428,400 | — | 2026-06-25 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

McArthur Binion's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (21 lots) median $2,125 with 81% sell-through. Paintings (19 lots) median $76,200, record $428,400. A typical McArthur Binion painting sells for around 36× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 10 lots) the median is $195,300.

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 12 | $1,500–$2,125† | $2,000† | $50,400 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| large (over 120 cm) | 10 | $80,775–$275,400 | $141,888 | $428,400 |

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| large (over 120 cm) | 5 | $49,020–$139,700 | $63,000 | $189,000 |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2022 | $428,400 |
| Paintings | 2022 | $302,400 |
| Works on Paper | 2022 | $189,000 |
| Works on Paper | 2023 | $139,700 |
| Prints & Editions | 2026 | $116,996 |
| Prints & Editions | 2026 | $51,600 |

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 McArthur Binion worth?

Across 48 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a McArthur Binion work is $19,350. The median McArthur Binion print sells for $2,125 across 17 lots. The median McArthur Binion painting sells for $76,200 across 16 lots. The median McArthur Binion work on paper sells for $49,020 across 9 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is the average price of a McArthur Binion print?

Based on 17 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a McArthur Binion print is $2,125. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is McArthur Binion's most expensive print?

The highest price recorded at auction for a McArthur Binion print is $116,996.

### What is the average price of a McArthur Binion painting?

Based on 16 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a McArthur Binion painting is $76,200.

### What is McArthur Binion's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a McArthur Binion painting is $428,400.

### What is the average price of a McArthur Binion work on paper?

Based on 9 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a McArthur Binion work on paper is $49,020.

### What is McArthur Binion's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a McArthur Binion work on paper is $189,000.

### What is the average price of a medium McArthur Binion print?

Based on 12 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium McArthur Binion print (medium (50–120 cm)) is $2,000, 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 large McArthur Binion painting?

Based on 10 sold lots, the median auction price of a large McArthur Binion painting (large (over 120 cm)) is $141,888, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

### What is McArthur Binion's auction record?

McArthur Binion's auction record is $428,400, set in 2022.

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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, “McArthur Binion auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/mcarthur-binion (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.