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# Paul McPhail (b. 1966)

Paul McPhail is a British artist with 13 auction lots recorded since 2007, median price $22,109.

A work by Paul McPhail sold in 2026 for $22,109, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Paul McPhail work worth?

Across 9 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Paul McPhail work is $22,109.

The median Paul McPhail painting sells for $31,112 across 6 lots.

The median Paul McPhail work on paper sells for $749 across 2 lots.

The median Paul McPhail print sells for $383 across 1 lots.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 1 | $383 | $383 | — | 2017-10-25 |
| Paintings | 6 | $31,112 | $37,761 | — | 2026-09-30 |
| Works on Paper | 2 | $749 | $1,045 | — | 2017-01-25 |

Paul McPhail's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (1 lots) median $383. Paintings (6 lots) median $31,112, record $37,761. A typical Paul McPhail painting sells for around 81× the price of a typical print.

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| large (over 120 cm) | 6 | $23,384–$35,013 | $31,112 | $37,761 |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2007 | $37,761 |
| Paintings | 2022 | $35,013 |
| Works on Paper | 2017 | $1,045 |
| Works on Paper | 2017 | $453 |
| Prints & Editions | 2017 | $383 |

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 McPhail worth?

Across 9 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Paul McPhail work is $22,109. The median Paul McPhail painting sells for $31,112 across 6 lots. The median Paul McPhail work on paper sells for $749 across 2 lots. The median Paul McPhail print sells for $383 across 1 lots.

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

Paul McPhail's auction record is $37,761, set in 2007.

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

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Paul McPhail auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/paul-mcphail (updated 2026-11-02).

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.