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# Robert McGregor (1847–1922)

## What is Robert McGregor’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 17 auction results for Robert McGregor at 7 houses since 2012. Over the last 24 months the median price was $1,444 including buyer’s premium (middle half $1,356–$2,222, n=5). The auction record is $5,381 for MUSSEL GATHERERS (2023, Lyon & Turnbull). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | MUSSEL GATHERERS | Signed, oil on canvas | $5,381 | Lyon & Turnbull | Dec 2023 |
| 2 | BY THE BURNSIDE | Signed lower right, oil on canvas | $4,750 | Lyon & Turnbull | Feb 2022 |
| 3 | HARVEST TIME | <p>Signed, oil on canvas</p> | $4,273 | Lyon & Turnbull | Jun 2025 |
| 4 | MUSSEL GATHERERS | Signed, oil on canvas | $3,165 | Lyon & Turnbull | Dec 2023 |
| 5 | SHRIMP FISHERS, BRITTANY | Signed, oil on canvas | $2,222 | Lyon & Turnbull | Jun 2026 |
| 6 | HIS FIRST DAY OUT | Signed, oil on panel | $1,444 | Lyon & Turnbull | Dec 2024 |
| 7 | FEEDING TIME | Signed, oil on canvas | $1,414 | Lyon & Turnbull | Jun 2023 |
| 8 | FIELD WORKERS | Oil on canvas | $1,356 | Deutscher and Hackett | Jun 2026 |
| 9 | MENDING THE CRADLE | Signed, oil on panel | $1,292 | Lyon & Turnbull | Jun 2022 |
| 10 | THE HURT FOOT | Signed, oil on board | $1,266 | Lyon & Turnbull | Dec 2023 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 13 | $1,414 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Small (under 50 cm) | 9 | $1,292 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 17 results from 7 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Robert McGregor is a British (modern) artist with 14 auction lots recorded since 2012, median price $1,414.

A work by Robert McGregor sold in 2026 for $2,222, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Robert McGregor work worth?

Across 14 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Robert McGregor work is $1,414.

The median Robert McGregor painting sells for $1,356 across 16 lots.

The median Robert McGregor work on paper sells for $132 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 | 16 | $1,356† | $5,381 | — | 2026-06-17 |
| Works on Paper | 1 | $132† | $132† | — | 2018-06-19 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 11 | $777–$1,385† | $1,266† | $4,750 |

† 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 | 2023 | $5,381 |
| Paintings | 2022 | $4,750 |
| Works on Paper | 2018 | $132† |

† 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 Robert McGregor worth?

Across 14 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Robert McGregor work is $1,414. The median Robert McGregor painting sells for $1,356 across 16 lots. The median Robert McGregor work on paper sells for $132 across 1 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is the average price of a Robert McGregor painting?

Based on 16 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Robert McGregor painting is $1,356. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Robert McGregor's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Robert McGregor painting is $5,381.

### What is the average price of a small Robert McGregor painting?

Based on 11 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Robert McGregor painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $1,266, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Robert McGregor's auction record?

Robert McGregor's auction record is $5,381, set in 2023.

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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, “Robert McGregor auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/robert-mcgregor (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.