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# Richard MacDonald (1919–2019)

## What is Richard MacDonald’s work worth? {#value}

As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 75 auction results for Richard MacDonald at 28 houses since 1999. Over the last 24 months the median price was $2,560 including buyer’s premium (middle half $2,031–$6,080, n=11). The auction record is $28,800 for Dancer (2025, Freeman's Hindman). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

**Top auction records: paintings, drawings & sculpture**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dancer, 2012 | Bronze | $28,800 | Freeman's Hindman | Dec 2025 |
| 2 | Three Graces, 1999 | Patinated bronze | $20,800 | John Moran Auctioneers | Apr 2023 |
| 3 | Three Graces, 1946 | Patinated bronze | $18,300 | Neal Auction Company | Apr 2024 |
| 4 | Elena Study II, 2003 | Patinated bronze | $15,600 | John Moran Auctioneers | Nov 2022 |
| 5 | Sisters, 1994 | Acrylic paint | $10,080 | Toomey & Co. | Aug 2024 |
| 6 | Red Dress, Half Life, 2001 | Bronze | $8,000 | Revere Auctions | Jul 2024 |
| 7 | Diana and Coursing Cheetahs | — | $7,680 | Doyle | May 2026 |
| 8 | Flair, 1995 | Bronze | $7,040 | Toomey & Co. | Jun 2026 |
| 9 | Regina Luminaire, 1989 | Bronze, edition 7 of 30 | $6,000 | Santa Fe Art Auction | Nov 2021 |
| 10 | Juliet, 2002 | Patinated bronze | $5,850 | John Moran Auctioneers | Jun 2021 |


**Median price by medium (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture | 28 | $4,016 |

**Median price by size (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 15 | $4,032 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 11 | $2,080 |

Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 75 results from 28 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Richard MacDonald is a British (modern) artist with 84 auction lots recorded since 1999, median price $2,912. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Richard MacDonald is recorded as sold in 2026 for $6,500; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Richard MacDonald work worth?

Across 57 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Richard MacDonald work is $2,912.

The median Richard MacDonald sculpture sells for $3,074 across 52 lots.

The median Richard MacDonald painting sells for $597 across 3 lots.

Small (under 50 cm) Richard MacDonald sculptures typically sell for $1,375–$3,481 (the middle half of 26 sold lots).

Medium (50–120 cm) Richard MacDonald sculptures typically sell for $2,550–$6,483 (the middle half of 22 sold lots).

Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 3 | $597 | $10,080 | — | 2024-08-01 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 68 | $3,074†‡ | $28,800 | 76.5% | 2026-10-29 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 4 | $19,550 | $28,800 | — | 2025-12-13 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

## Price by size

### Sculpture & Installation

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 26 | $1,375–$3,481†‡ | $2,340†‡ | $7,800‡ |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 22 | $2,550–$6,483†‡ | $4,016†‡ | $20,800 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2025 | $28,800 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2023 | $20,800 |
| Paintings | 2024 | $10,080 |
| Paintings | 1999 | $597 |

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 Richard MacDonald worth?

Across 57 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Richard MacDonald work is $2,912. The median Richard MacDonald sculpture sells for $3,074 across 52 lots. The median Richard MacDonald painting sells for $597 across 3 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Richard MacDonald sculptures typically sell for $1,375–$3,481 (the middle half of 26 sold lots). Medium (50–120 cm) Richard MacDonald sculptures typically sell for $2,550–$6,483 (the middle half of 22 sold lots). Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.

### What is the average price of a Richard MacDonald sculpture?

Based on 52 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Richard MacDonald sculpture is $3,074. Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.

### What is Richard MacDonald's most expensive sculpture?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Richard MacDonald sculpture is $28,800.

### What is the average price of a small Richard MacDonald sculpture?

Based on 26 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Richard MacDonald sculpture (small (under 50 cm)) is $2,340, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.

### What is the average price of a medium Richard MacDonald sculpture?

Based on 22 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Richard MacDonald sculpture (medium (50–120 cm)) is $4,016, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.

### What is Richard MacDonald's auction record?

Richard MacDonald's auction record is $28,800, set in 2025.

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Data last updated 2026-11-03. OpeningBid tracks 15,596,131 auction lots from 579 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Richard MacDonald auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/richard-macdonald (updated 2026-11-03).

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.