Norah Mcguinness (1901–1980)
Norah Mcguinness is an Irish artist with 93 auction lots recorded since 1994, median price $3,737. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.
A work by Norah Mcguinness sold in 2026 for $15,905, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 19 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Norah Mcguinness work is $3,737.
The median Norah Mcguinness work on paper sells for $2,210 across 13 lots.
The median Norah Mcguinness painting sells for $16,324 across 6 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 | 16 | $16,324† | $26,923† | 37.5% | 2026-06-12 |
| Works on Paper | 22 | $2,210† | $9,535† | 59.1% | 2025-01-27 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 6 | $15,396–$21,175† | $16,324† | $26,923† |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 8 | $1,369–$4,163† | $2,492† | $5,650 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 5 | $1,384–$4,194† | $2,210† | $9,535† |
† 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 | 2019 | $26,923† |
| Paintings | 2019 | $22,653 |
| Works on Paper | 2019 | $9,535† |
| Works on Paper | 2004 | $5,650 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Norah Mcguinness worth?
Across 19 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Norah Mcguinness work is $3,737. The median Norah Mcguinness work on paper sells for $2,210 across 13 lots. The median Norah Mcguinness painting sells for $16,324 across 6 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is the average price of a Norah Mcguinness work on paper?
Based on 13 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Norah Mcguinness work on paper is $2,210. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Norah Mcguinness's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Norah Mcguinness work on paper is $9,535. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $9,535 (buyer's premium not included).
What is the average price of a Norah Mcguinness painting?
Based on 6 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Norah Mcguinness painting is $16,324. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Norah Mcguinness's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Norah Mcguinness painting is $26,923. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $26,923 (buyer's premium not included).
What is Norah Mcguinness's auction record?
Norah Mcguinness's auction record is $26,923, set in 2019. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $26,923 (buyer's premium not included).
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