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

# Roddy McDowall (1928–1998)

Roddy McDowall is a British artist with 8 auction lots recorded since 2004, median price $1,518. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by Roddy McDowall sold in 2026 for $1,536, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Roddy McDowall work worth?

Across 8 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Roddy McDowall work is $1,518.

The median Roddy McDowall photograph sells for $1,518 across 8 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Photography | 8 | $1,518† | $1,920 | — | 2026-04-09 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

## Price by size

### Photography

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 7 | $448–$1,728† | $1,500† | $1,920 |

† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Photography | 2023 | $1,920 |
| Photography | 2023 | $1,920 |

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 Roddy McDowall worth?

Across 8 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Roddy McDowall work is $1,518. The median Roddy McDowall photograph sells for $1,518 across 8 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Roddy McDowall's auction record?

Roddy McDowall's auction record is $1,920, set in 2023.

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