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# 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.

## What is a Norah Mcguinness work 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.

## 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. The full sale history is in the OpeningBid app (free sign-up).

## 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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Data last updated 2026-11-02. OpeningBid tracks 15,390,829 auction lots from 577 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Norah Mcguinness auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/norah-mcguinness-2 (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.