Patrick McElroy (1923–2008)
Patrick McElroy is an artist with 157 auction lots recorded since 2006, median price $573. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.
A work by Patrick McElroy sold in 2023 for a hammer price of $1,757 (buyer's premium not included), according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 122 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Patrick McElroy work is $573.
The median Patrick McElroy sculpture sells for $674 across 68 lots.
The median Patrick McElroy work on paper sells for $521 across 8 lots.
The median Patrick McElroy print sells for $118 across 3 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) Patrick McElroy sculptures typically sell for $269–$889 (the middle half of 48 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 3 | $118 | $252 | — | 2010-12-14 |
| Paintings | 3 | $185 | $401 | — | 2020-11-10 |
| Works on Paper | 11 | $521 | $927 | 72.7% | 2021-12-08 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 79 | $674 | $5,897 | 86.1% | 2021-09-14 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 7 | $5,897 | $9,267 | — | 2010-03-31 |
Patrick McElroy's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (3 lots) median $118. Paintings (3 lots) median $185, record $401. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 7 lots) the median is $5,897.
Price by size
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 7 | $387–$690 | $505 | $927 |
Sculpture & Installation
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 48 | $269–$889 | $673 | $3,370 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 16 | $586–$1,495 | $1,028 | $5,897 |
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2010 | $5,897 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2010 | $3,370 |
| Works on Paper | 2010 | $927 |
| Works on Paper | 2010 | $842 |
| Paintings | 2020 | $401 |
| Prints & Editions | 2010 | $252 |
| Paintings | 2010 | $185 |
| Prints & Editions | 2010 | $118 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Patrick McElroy worth?
Across 122 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Patrick McElroy work is $573. The median Patrick McElroy sculpture sells for $674 across 68 lots. The median Patrick McElroy work on paper sells for $521 across 8 lots. The median Patrick McElroy print sells for $118 across 3 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Patrick McElroy sculptures typically sell for $269–$889 (the middle half of 48 sold lots). Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is the average price of a Patrick McElroy sculpture?
Based on 68 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Patrick McElroy sculpture is $674.
What is Patrick McElroy's most expensive sculpture?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Patrick McElroy sculpture is $5,897.
What is the average price of a Patrick McElroy work on paper?
Based on 8 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Patrick McElroy work on paper is $521.
What is Patrick McElroy's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Patrick McElroy work on paper is $927.
What is the average price of a small Patrick McElroy sculpture?
Based on 48 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Patrick McElroy sculpture (small (under 50 cm)) is $673, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
What is the average price of a medium Patrick McElroy sculpture?
Based on 16 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Patrick McElroy sculpture (medium (50–120 cm)) is $1,028, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
What is Patrick McElroy's auction record?
Patrick McElroy's auction record is $9,267, set in 2010.
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