Paul Margocsy (b. 1945)
What is Paul Margocsy’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 26 auction results for Paul Margocsy at 4 houses since 2005. Over the last 24 months the median price was $408 including buyer’s premium (middle half $401–$409, n=5). The auction record is $8,621 for Military Macaws (2005, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Military Macaws | Watercolour | $8,621 | Christie's | Aug 2005 |
| 2 | Australian King Parrots | Gouache | $3,041 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Mar 2022 |
| 3 | Australian Rainbow Lorikeets | Watercolour | $576 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Sep 2025 |
| 4 | Australian Gang-Gang Cockatoos | Gouache on paper | $409 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Jul 2026 |
| 5 | Laughing Kookaburra | Gauche | $408 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Nov 2024 |
| 6 | Australian Superb Parrots, 2011 | Gouache on board | $401 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Sep 2026 |
| 7 | Possums | Watercolour | $289 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Jul 2024 |
| 8 | Australian Gouldian Finches | Gouache | $267 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Mar 2026 |
| 9 | Owlets | Watercolour and gouache on paper | $183 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Sep 2024 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Works on paper | 7 | $409 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Small (under 50 cm) | 7 | $401 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 26 results from 4 houses · How we compute these figures
Paul Margocsy is an Australian artist with 28 auction lots recorded since 2005, median price $401. 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 Paul Margocsy sold in 2026 for $401, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 21 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Paul Margocsy work is $401.
The median Paul Margocsy work on paper sells for $409 across 17 lots.
The median Paul Margocsy painting sells for $405 across 4 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 8 | $405† | $1,347† | 50% | 2026-09-16 |
| Works on Paper | 20 | $409†‡ | $8,621 | 85% | 2026-07-01 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Price by size
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 14 | $302–$571†‡ | $361†‡ | $2,130† |
† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2005 | $8,621 |
| Works on Paper | 2022 | $3,041 |
| Paintings | 2022 | $1,347† |
| Paintings | 2013 | $487 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Paul Margocsy worth?
Across 21 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Paul Margocsy work is $401. The median Paul Margocsy work on paper sells for $409 across 17 lots. The median Paul Margocsy painting sells for $405 across 4 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 Paul Margocsy work on paper?
Based on 17 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Paul Margocsy work on paper is $409. 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 Paul Margocsy's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Paul Margocsy work on paper is $8,621.
What is the average price of a small Paul Margocsy work on paper?
Based on 14 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Paul Margocsy work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $361, 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 Paul Margocsy's auction record?
Paul Margocsy's auction record is $8,621, set in 2005.
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