> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/richard-mclean · updated 2026-11-01

# Richard McLean (1934–2014)

Richard McLean is an American artist with 19 auction lots recorded since 2010, median price $445. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by Richard McLean sold in 2026 for $1,182, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Richard McLean work worth?

Across 13 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Richard McLean work is $445.

The median Richard McLean work on paper sells for $2,445 across 4 lots.

The median Richard McLean print sells for $894 across 2 lots.

The median Richard McLean painting sells for $67,112 across 2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 2 | $894 | $1,182 | — | 2026-03-12 |
| Paintings | 2 | $67,112 | $83,824 | — | 2024-05-17 |
| Works on Paper | 4 | $2,445 | $4,750 | — | 2024-09-19 |

Richard McLean's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (2 lots) median $894. Paintings (2 lots) median $67,112, record $83,824. A typical Richard McLean painting sells for around 75× the price of a typical print.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2011 | $83,824 |
| Paintings | 2024 | $50,400 |
| Works on Paper | 2024 | $4,750 |
| Works on Paper | 2024 | $4,445 |
| Prints & Editions | 2026 | $1,182 |

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 McLean worth?

Across 13 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Richard McLean work is $445. The median Richard McLean work on paper sells for $2,445 across 4 lots. The median Richard McLean print sells for $894 across 2 lots. The median Richard McLean painting sells for $67,112 across 2 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

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

Richard McLean's auction record is $83,824, set in 2011.

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Data last updated 2026-11-01. OpeningBid tracks 15,222,099 auction lots from 571 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Richard McLean auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/richard-mclean (updated 2026-11-01).

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.