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# Patrick McElroy (1923–2008)

Patrick McElroy is an artist with 159 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.

## What is a Patrick McElroy work worth?

Across 124 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. The full sale history is in the OpeningBid app (free sign-up).

## Frequently asked questions

### What is a Patrick McElroy worth?

Across 124 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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Data last updated 2026-11-03. OpeningBid tracks 15,596,131 auction lots from 579 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Patrick McElroy auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/patrick-mcelroy (updated 2026-11-03).

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.