Padraig Macmiadhachain (1929–2017)
What is Padraig Macmiadhachain’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 100 auction results for Padraig Macmiadhachain at 15 houses since 1998. Over the last 24 months the median price was $1,768 including buyer’s premium (middle half $863–$2,285, n=8). The auction record is $8,632 for Black Roofs and Black Boats (2010, James Adam Salesrooms). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Black Roofs and Black Boats | Oil on canvas | $8,632 | James Adam Salesrooms | Dec 2010 |
| 2 | Padraig MacMiadhachain (b.1929) Groomsport, Co. | Oil on canvas | $8,400 | James Adam Salesrooms | Jun 2010 |
| 3 | 4 Mystery Boats | Oil on linen | $3,718 | James Adam Salesrooms | May 2008 |
| 4 | Ghost Harbour, Cornwall; and Pale Morning in the Harbour, St. Ives, 1929 | Oil paint | $3,635 | Christie's | Dec 2008 |
| 5 | Bonnie's Lighthouse, 1994 | Oil on linen | $3,523 | James Adam Salesrooms | May 2008 |
| 6 | The Harbour, 1994 | Oil on linen | $3,523 | James Adam Salesrooms | May 2008 |
| 7 | Blue Caves of Iseult, 1929 | Painting | $3,417 | Bonhams | Jul 2025 |
| 8 | Egyptian Sea | Oil on canvas | $3,187 | Roseberys London | Oct 2021 |
| 9 | Leaving St. Ives, 1995 | Oil on linen | $3,131 | James Adam Salesrooms | May 2008 |
| 10 | Two Cornish Fishing Boats, 1995 | Oil on linen | $3,131 | James Adam Salesrooms | May 2008 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 77 | $1,276 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 19 | $1,593 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 59 | $1,105 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 100 results from 15 houses · How we compute these figures
Padraig Macmiadhachain is an Irish artist with 130 auction lots recorded since 1998, median price $1,121. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by Padraig Macmiadhachain sold in 2026 for $2,285, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 94 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Padraig Macmiadhachain work is $1,121.
The median Padraig Macmiadhachain painting sells for $1,221 across 87 lots.
The median Padraig Macmiadhachain work on paper sells for $929 across 1 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) Padraig Macmiadhachain paintings typically sell for $610–$2,080 (the middle half of 62 sold lots).
Medium (50–120 cm) Padraig Macmiadhachain paintings typically sell for $1,144–$2,383 (the middle half of 22 sold lots).
Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
Price breakdown by category
| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 1 | — | — | 0% | — |
| Paintings | 109 | $1,221†‡ | $8,632 | 79.8% | 2026-06-23 |
| Works on Paper | 1 | $929 | $929 | — | 2015-12-02 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 6 | $3,677 | $8,632 | — | 2010-12-06 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 62 | $610–$2,080†‡ | $1,084†‡ | $3,718 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 22 | $1,144–$2,383†‡ | $1,728†‡ | $8,632 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2010 | $8,632 |
| Paintings | 2010 | $8,400 |
| Works on Paper | 2015 | $929 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Padraig Macmiadhachain worth?
Across 94 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Padraig Macmiadhachain work is $1,121. The median Padraig Macmiadhachain painting sells for $1,221 across 87 lots. The median Padraig Macmiadhachain work on paper sells for $929 across 1 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Padraig Macmiadhachain paintings typically sell for $610–$2,080 (the middle half of 62 sold lots). Medium (50–120 cm) Padraig Macmiadhachain paintings typically sell for $1,144–$2,383 (the middle half of 22 sold lots). Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
What is the average price of a Padraig Macmiadhachain painting?
Based on 87 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Padraig Macmiadhachain painting is $1,221. Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
What is Padraig Macmiadhachain's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Padraig Macmiadhachain painting is $8,632.
What is the average price of a small Padraig Macmiadhachain painting?
Based on 62 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Padraig Macmiadhachain painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $1,084, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
What is the average price of a medium Padraig Macmiadhachain painting?
Based on 22 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Padraig Macmiadhachain painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $1,728, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
What is Padraig Macmiadhachain's auction record?
Padraig Macmiadhachain's auction record is $8,632, set in 2010.
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