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# Padraig Macmiadhachain (1929–2017)

## What is Padraig Macmiadhachain’s work worth? {#value}

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.

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

| # | 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 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 77 | $1,276 |

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

| 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](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


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.

## What is a Padraig Macmiadhachain work 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.

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

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

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Padraig Macmiadhachain auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/padraig-macmiadhachain (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.