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# Norah McGuinness HRHA (1901–1980)

## What is Norah McGuinness HRHA’s work worth? {#value}

As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 85 auction results for Norah McGuinness HRHA at 3 houses since 2000. Over the last 24 months the median price was $4,564 including buyer’s premium (middle half $4,289–$7,167, n=7). The auction record is $10,750 for The Four Courts from the South Quays, Dublin (2025, James Adam Salesrooms). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Four Courts from the South Quays, Dublin, 1944 | Gouache | $10,750 | James Adam Salesrooms | Nov 2025 |
| 2 | The Weir, 1944 | Watercolour | $8,069 | James Adam Salesrooms | Sep 2018 |
| 3 | Still Life | Oil on board | $7,167 | James Adam Salesrooms | May 2026 |
| 4 | Black Tulips, 1943 | Gouache | $7,167 | James Adam Salesrooms | Jun 2026 |
| 5 | Portofino, 1948 | Pencil | $6,185 | Chiswick Auctions | Jul 2021 |
| 6 | Norah McGuinness HRHA (1901-1980) By the Pier, Ardmore, Co. Waterford Watercolour, 37.5 x 55cm (14¾ x 21¾'') Signed | Watercolour | $5,751 | James Adam Salesrooms | May 2017 |
| 7 | Still Life and Park Scene | Watercolour | $5,125 | James Adam Salesrooms | Dec 2019 |
| 8 | A Scene on the Grand Canal looking towards Rathmines, 1941 | Gouache | $4,564 | James Adam Salesrooms | Sep 2026 |
| 9 | The Nun's Cove | Gouache | $4,564 | James Adam Salesrooms | Sep 2026 |
| 10 | Still Life with Fruit | Oil on board | $4,013 | James Adam Salesrooms | May 2026 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 6 | $5,590 |
| Works on paper | 7 | $4,564 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 6 | $5,375 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 7 | $4,564 |

Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 85 results from 3 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Norah McGuinness HRHA is an Irish artist with 132 auction lots recorded since 2000, median price $5,125. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by Norah McGuinness HRHA sold in 2026 for a hammer price of $5,678 (buyer's premium not included), according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Norah McGuinness HRHA work worth?

Across 85 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Norah McGuinness HRHA work is $5,125.

The median Norah McGuinness HRHA painting sells for $6,377 across 6 lots.

The median Norah McGuinness HRHA work on paper sells for $4,726 across 4 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 | 15 | $6,377† | $10,750 | 40% | 2026-09-23 |
| Works on Paper | 12 | $4,726† | $6,185 | 33.3% | 2026-09-23 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 6 | $26,163† | $52,680† | — | 2020-12-07 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2025 | $10,750 |
| Paintings | 2026 | $7,167 |
| Works on Paper | 2021 | $6,185 |
| Works on Paper | 2017 | $4,888† |

† 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 HRHA worth?

Across 85 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Norah McGuinness HRHA work is $5,125. The median Norah McGuinness HRHA painting sells for $6,377 across 6 lots. The median Norah McGuinness HRHA work on paper sells for $4,726 across 4 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

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

Based on 6 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Norah McGuinness HRHA painting is $6,377. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

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

The highest price recorded at auction for a Norah McGuinness HRHA painting is $10,750.

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

Based on 4 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Norah McGuinness HRHA work on paper is $4,726. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

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

The highest price recorded at auction for a Norah McGuinness HRHA work on paper is $6,185.

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

Norah McGuinness HRHA's auction record is $52,680, set in 2006. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $52,680 (buyer's premium not included).

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Data last updated 2026-11-03. OpeningBid tracks 15,596,131 auction lots from 579 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.