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# Paul McCartney (b. 1942)

Paul McCartney is a British (modern) artist with 17 auction lots recorded since 2013, median price $1,232.

A work by Paul McCartney sold in 2026 for $2,176, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Paul McCartney work worth?

Across 9 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Paul McCartney work is $1,232.

The median Paul McCartney print sells for $949 across 3 lots.

The median Paul McCartney photograph sells for $364 across 3 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 | 3 | $949†‡ | $1,377 | — | 2024-06-25 |
| Photography | 3 | $364† | $630 | — | 2026-06-04 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 2014 | $1,377 |
| Prints & Editions | 2024 | $949‡ |
| Photography | 2013 | $630 |
| Photography | 2026 | $364 |

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

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 Paul McCartney worth?

Across 9 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Paul McCartney work is $1,232. The median Paul McCartney print sells for $949 across 3 lots. The median Paul McCartney photograph sells for $364 across 3 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 Paul McCartney's auction record?

Paul McCartney's auction record is $3,840, set in 2026.

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

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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.