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# Norah Allison McGuinness (1901–1980)

Norah Allison McGuinness is an Irish artist with 45 auction lots recorded since 2020, median price $1,877. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by Norah Allison McGuinness sold in 2026 for a hammer price of $2,223 (buyer's premium not included), according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Norah Allison McGuinness work worth?

Across 38 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Norah Allison McGuinness work is $1,877.

The median Norah Allison McGuinness painting sells for $2,307 across 22 lots.

The median Norah Allison McGuinness work on paper sells for $1,393 across 16 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 24 | $2,307† | $29,381† | 91.7% | 2026-04-21 |
| Works on Paper | 21 | $1,393† | $6,785† | 76.2% | 2024-06-24 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 11 | $1,411–$5,088† | $1,923† | $9,061† |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 11 | $1,842–$11,215† | $2,701† | $29,381† |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 12 | $1,097–$1,715† | $1,301† | $6,785† |

† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2024 | $29,381† |
| Paintings | 2021 | $25,372† |
| Works on Paper | 2020 | $6,785† |
| Works on Paper | 2023 | $3,184† |

† 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 Norah Allison McGuinness worth?

Across 38 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Norah Allison McGuinness work is $1,877. The median Norah Allison McGuinness painting sells for $2,307 across 22 lots. The median Norah Allison McGuinness work on paper sells for $1,393 across 16 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is the average price of a Norah Allison McGuinness painting?

Based on 22 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Norah Allison McGuinness painting is $2,307. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Norah Allison McGuinness's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Norah Allison McGuinness painting is $29,381. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $29,381 (buyer's premium not included).

### What is the average price of a Norah Allison McGuinness work on paper?

Based on 16 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Norah Allison McGuinness work on paper is $1,393. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Norah Allison McGuinness's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Norah Allison McGuinness work on paper is $6,785. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $6,785 (buyer's premium not included).

### What is the average price of a small Norah Allison McGuinness work on paper?

Based on 12 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Norah Allison McGuinness work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $1,301, 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 Norah Allison McGuinness painting?

Based on 11 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Norah Allison McGuinness painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $2,701, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Norah Allison McGuinness's auction record?

Norah Allison McGuinness's auction record is $29,381, set in 2024. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $29,381 (buyer's premium not included).

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

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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.