Peter McCarthy (b. 1955)
Peter McCarthy is an artist with 41 auction lots recorded since 2021, median price $46. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.
A work by Peter McCarthy sold in 2026 for a hammer price of $119 (buyer's premium not included), according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Peter McCarthy on OpeningBid →What is a Peter McCarthy work worth?
Across 33 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Peter McCarthy work is $46.
The median Peter McCarthy painting sells for $44 across 32 lots.
The median Peter McCarthy work on paper sells for $46 across 7 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) Peter McCarthy paintings typically sell for $40–$56 (the middle half of 21 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 38 | $44† | $470† | 84.2% | 2026-06-28 |
| Works on Paper | 8 | $46† | $94† | 87.5% | 2023-10-31 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 21 | $40–$56† | $48† | $470† |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 11 | $36–$66† | $40† | $120† |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 5 | $35–$49† | $46† | $94† |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2024 | $470† |
| Paintings | 2018 | $137† |
| Works on Paper | 2022 | $94† |
| Works on Paper | 2023 | $49† |
† 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 Peter McCarthy worth?
Across 33 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Peter McCarthy work is $46. The median Peter McCarthy painting sells for $44 across 32 lots. The median Peter McCarthy work on paper sells for $46 across 7 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Peter McCarthy paintings typically sell for $40–$56 (the middle half of 21 sold lots). Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is the average price of a Peter McCarthy painting?
Based on 32 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Peter McCarthy painting is $44. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Peter McCarthy's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Peter McCarthy painting is $470. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $470 (buyer's premium not included).
What is the average price of a small Peter McCarthy painting?
Based on 21 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Peter McCarthy painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $48, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is the average price of a medium Peter McCarthy painting?
Based on 11 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Peter McCarthy painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $40, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Peter McCarthy's auction record?
Peter McCarthy's auction record is $512, set in 2021.
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