> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/peter-mccarthy · updated 2026-11-02

# 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.

## 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. The full sale history is in the OpeningBid app (free sign-up).

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

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Peter McCarthy auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/peter-mccarthy (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.