R. Brownell McGrew (1916–1994)
R. Brownell McGrew is an American artist with 17 auction lots recorded since 2005, median price $7,952. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.
A work by R. Brownell McGrew sold in 2024 for $33,275, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 16 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a R. Brownell McGrew work is $7,952.
The median R. Brownell McGrew painting sells for $14,000 across 12 lots.
The median R. Brownell McGrew work on paper sells for $7,280 across 1 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 | 12 | $14,000† | $48,875 | — | 2025-11-06 |
| Works on Paper | 5 | $7,280 | $7,280 | 20% | 2005-07-30 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 7 | $9,230–$34,788 | $16,800 | $48,875 |
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2009 | $48,875 |
| Paintings | 2013 | $37,500 |
| Works on Paper | 2005 | $7,280 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a R. Brownell McGrew worth?
Across 16 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a R. Brownell McGrew work is $7,952. The median R. Brownell McGrew painting sells for $14,000 across 12 lots. The median R. Brownell McGrew work on paper sells for $7,280 across 1 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is the average price of a R. Brownell McGrew painting?
Based on 12 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a R. Brownell McGrew painting is $14,000. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is R. Brownell McGrew's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a R. Brownell McGrew painting is $48,875.
What is R. Brownell McGrew's auction record?
R. Brownell McGrew's auction record is $48,875, set in 2009.
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