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# Norman J McCaig (1929–2001)

## What is Norman J McCaig’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 214 auction results for Norman J McCaig at 4 houses since 1994. Over the last 24 months the median price was $1,290 including buyer’s premium (middle half $882–$1,302, n=5). The auction record is $10,747 for Looking Towards Bray (2008, James Adam Salesrooms). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Looking Towards Bray | Oil on canvas | $10,747 | James Adam Salesrooms | Apr 2008 |
| 2 | Autumn, St. Stephen's Green, 1985 | Oil on board | $8,418 | James Adam Salesrooms | Mar 2002 |
| 3 | Sandymount Beach | Oil on board | $8,155 | James Adam Salesrooms | May 2002 |
| 4 | The Picnic | Oil on canvas | $7,573 | James Adam Salesrooms | Sep 2002 |
| 5 | On Killiney strand | Oil on board | $7,475 | James Adam Salesrooms | Dec 2002 |
| 6 | Evening, Howth Harbour | Oil on canvas | $7,453 | James Adam Salesrooms | Sep 2003 |
| 7 | Fishing Boats, Portaferry | Oil on board | $7,425 | James Adam Salesrooms | Apr 2008 |
| 8 | Lobster Boat, Cushendun | Oil on board | $6,840 | James Adam Salesrooms | Sep 2002 |
| 9 | Poppy Fields at Rush | Oil on board | $6,375 | James Adam Salesrooms | May 2007 |
| 10 | Evening, Dundrum Bay | Oil on board | $6,123 | James Adam Salesrooms | Jun 2011 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 110 | $1,804 |
| Other | 8 | $1,628 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 46 | $2,126 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 68 | $1,706 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 214 results from 4 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Norman J McCaig is an Irish artist with 335 auction lots recorded since 1994, median price $1,403. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by Norman J McCaig sold in 2026 for $1,577, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Norman J McCaig work worth?

Across 214 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Norman J McCaig work is $1,403.

The median Norman J McCaig painting sells for $1,596 across 146 lots.

Small (under 50 cm) Norman J McCaig paintings typically sell for $650–$3,239 (the middle half of 77 sold lots).

Medium (50–120 cm) Norman J McCaig paintings typically sell for $1,153–$3,411 (the middle half of 68 sold 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 | 225 | $1,596† | $78,500† | 64.9% | 2026-10-19 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 11 | $7,573† | $78,500† | — | 2008-04-02 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 77 | $650–$3,239† | $1,648† | $78,500† |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 68 | $1,153–$3,411† | $1,565† | $10,747 |

† 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 | 2001 | $78,500† |
| Paintings | 2001 | $67,286† |

† 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 Norman J McCaig worth?

Across 214 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Norman J McCaig work is $1,403. The median Norman J McCaig painting sells for $1,596 across 146 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Norman J McCaig paintings typically sell for $650–$3,239 (the middle half of 77 sold lots). Medium (50–120 cm) Norman J McCaig paintings typically sell for $1,153–$3,411 (the middle half of 68 sold lots). Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is the average price of a Norman J McCaig painting?

Based on 146 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Norman J McCaig painting is $1,596. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Norman J McCaig's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Norman J McCaig painting is $78,500. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $78,500 (buyer's premium not included).

### What is the average price of a small Norman J McCaig painting?

Based on 77 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Norman J McCaig painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $1,648, 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 Norman J McCaig painting?

Based on 68 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Norman J McCaig painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $1,565, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Norman J McCaig's auction record?

Norman J McCaig's auction record is $78,500, set in 2001. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $78,500 (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, “Norman J McCaig auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/norman-j-mccaig-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.