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# 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.

**1 R. Brownell McGrew work is coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-02).

- [R. Brownell McGrew on OpeningBid](https://www.openingbid.art/artist/r-brownell-mcgrew?ref=kg:r-brownell-mcgrew) — follow free in the OpeningBid app for sale alerts.

## What is a R. Brownell McGrew work 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.

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

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

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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.