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# Paul McCobb (1917–1969)

## What is Paul McCobb’s work worth? {#value}

As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 808 auction results for Paul McCobb at 37 houses since 2000. Over the last 24 months the median price was $1,400 including buyer’s premium (middle half $794–$2,560, n=69). The auction record is $13,922 for Paul McCobb (1917-1969) (2026, PIASA). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Paul McCobb (1917-1969), 1955 | Ensemble de six chaises  Hêtre et métal  Édition Winchendon  Date de création : 1955  H 86,5 × L 47 × P 52 cm | $13,922 | PIASA | Jul 2026 |
| 2 | Nightstands model 8714, 1955 | Mahogany | $13,750 | Wright | Mar 2021 |
| 3 | Symmetric sofa, 1920 | Walnut | $12,700 | Los Angeles Modern Auctions | Jan 2026 |
| 4 | Directional lounge chairs, 1917 | Wool | $11,944 | PIASA | Jul 2026 |
| 5 | ƒ Paul McCobb (1917-1969) Collection Irwin, 1917 | Plaster | $10,895 | PIASA | Jun 2026 |
| 6 | Modèle C8702 - Collection Irwin, 1952 | Marble | $10,373 | PIASA | Jun 2022 |
| 7 | Paul McCobb (1917-1969), 1950 | Maple and textile | $9,632 | PIASA | Jun 2022 |
| 8 | Planner Group desk, model 1595, 1952 | Maple, enameled iron | $8,320 | Wright | Jul 2026 |
| 9 | Directional Dining chairs, 1956 | Mahogany | $8,190 | Wright | Jan 2023 |
| 10 | Nightstands, model 8714, 1955 | Aluminum | $8,190 | Los Angeles Modern Auctions | Apr 2023 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 6 | $1,560 |
| Other | 722 | $1,500 |
| Sculpture | 17 | $1,250 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Small (under 50 cm) | 20 | $1,813 |
| Large (over 120 cm) | 295 | $1,625 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 386 | $1,500 |

Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 808 results from 37 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Paul McCobb is an American artist with 892 auction lots recorded since 1992, median price $1,500. 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 McCobb sold in 2026 for $2,560, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

**3 Paul McCobb works are coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-03).

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## What is a Paul McCobb work worth?

Across 791 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Paul McCobb work is $1,500.

The median Paul McCobb sculpture sells for $1,430 across 84 lots.

The median Paul McCobb painting sells for $704 across 6 lots.

The median Paul McCobb print sells for $1,125 across 1 lots.

Large (over 120 cm) Paul McCobb sculptures typically sell for $760–$2,315 (the middle half of 48 sold lots).

Medium (50–120 cm) Paul McCobb sculptures typically sell for $750–$2,004 (the middle half of 34 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 | $1,125 | $1,125 | — | 2017-06-29 |
| Paintings | 6 | $704 | $3,000 | — | 2024-08-29 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 91 | $1,430 | $10,373 | 92.3% | 2026-09-24 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 41 | $6,875 | $13,922 | — | 2026-07-09 |

Paul McCobb's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (1 lots) median $1,125. Paintings (6 lots) median $704, record $3,000. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 41 lots) the median is $6,875.

## Price by size

### Sculpture & Installation

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 34 | $750–$2,004 | $1,386 | $10,373 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 48 | $760–$2,315 | $1,430 | $6,875 |

Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2022 | $10,373 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2023 | $8,190 |
| Paintings | 2017 | $3,000 |
| Paintings | 2017 | $2,000 |
| Prints & Editions | 2017 | $1,125 |

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 McCobb worth?

Across 791 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Paul McCobb work is $1,500. The median Paul McCobb sculpture sells for $1,430 across 84 lots. The median Paul McCobb painting sells for $704 across 6 lots. The median Paul McCobb print sells for $1,125 across 1 lots. Large (over 120 cm) Paul McCobb sculptures typically sell for $760–$2,315 (the middle half of 48 sold lots). Medium (50–120 cm) Paul McCobb sculptures typically sell for $750–$2,004 (the middle half of 34 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 Paul McCobb sculpture?

Based on 84 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Paul McCobb sculpture is $1,430.

### What is Paul McCobb's most expensive sculpture?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Paul McCobb sculpture is $10,373.

### What is the average price of a large Paul McCobb sculpture?

Based on 48 sold lots, the median auction price of a large Paul McCobb sculpture (large (over 120 cm)) is $1,430, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

### What is the average price of a medium Paul McCobb sculpture?

Based on 34 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Paul McCobb sculpture (medium (50–120 cm)) is $1,386, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

### What is Paul McCobb's auction record?

Paul McCobb's auction record is $13,922, set in 2026.

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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, “Paul McCobb auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/paul-mccobb (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.