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# Rodger McPhail (b. 1953)

## What is Rodger McPhail’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 47 auction results for Rodger McPhail at 11 houses since 2010. Over the last 24 months the median price was $1,046 including buyer’s premium (middle half $670–$1,307, n=11). The auction record is $8,430 for ▲ Rodger McPhail (b.1953) (2020, Sworders). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ▲ Rodger McPhail (b.1953), 1953 | Watercolour and bodycolour | $8,430 | Sworders | Oct 2020 |
| 2 | Ptarmigan | Watercolour and bodycolour | $8,251 | Sworders | Oct 2020 |
| 3 | Kingfisher, 1953 | Watercolour and bodycolour | $4,118 | Bonhams | Jun 2026 |
| 4 | ▲ Rodger McPhail (b.1953), 1953 | Watercolour | $3,613 | Sworders | Apr 2019 |
| 5 | Studies of salmon, grayling and trout | Pencil and watercolour heightened with white on paper | $3,177 | Christie's | Dec 2017 |
| 6 | A brace of grouse on the moors, 1953 | Watercolor on paper | $2,375 | Bonhams | Feb 2015 |
| 7 | A covey of partridge | Watercolour and gouache | $1,394 | Sworders | May 2026 |
| 8 | signed 'R. McPhail' l.l., watercolour and gouache, 1953 | Watercolour and gouache | $1,394 | Sworders | May 2026 |
| 9 | Teal and Tufted Duck | 'Teal and Tufted Duck' signed lower right 'R. McPhail' watercolour and gouache | $1,219 | Cheffins Fine Art | Mar 2026 |
| 10 | Pheasants over a Ride | Watercolour and gouache | $1,046 | Sworders | May 2026 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Works on paper | 25 | $713 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 11 | $1,046 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 10 | $606 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 47 results from 11 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Rodger McPhail is a British artist with 50 auction lots recorded since 2010, median price $625. 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 Rodger McPhail sold in 2026 for $713, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Rodger McPhail work worth?

Across 40 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Rodger McPhail work is $625.

The median Rodger McPhail work on paper sells for $702 across 34 lots.

The median Rodger McPhail print sells for $36 across 2 lots.

The median Rodger McPhail painting sells for $599 across 2 lots.

Small (under 50 cm) Rodger McPhail work on papers typically sell for $287–$1,043 (the middle half of 20 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 2 | $36†‡ | $48‡ | — | 2023-10-10 |
| Paintings | 2 | $599 | $613 | — | 2025-06-03 |
| Works on Paper | 40 | $702†‡ | $8,430 | 85% | 2026-07-13 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $8,251 | $8,430 | — | 2026-06-17 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

Rodger McPhail's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (2 lots) median $36. Paintings (2 lots) median $599, record $613. A typical Rodger McPhail painting sells for around 17× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 3 lots) the median is $8,251.

## Price by size

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 20 | $287–$1,043†‡ | $545†‡ | $3,613 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 14 | $749–$2,187†‡ | $1,068†‡ | $8,430 |

† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2020 | $8,430 |
| Works on Paper | 2020 | $8,251 |
| Paintings | 2025 | $613 |
| Paintings | 2015 | $586 |
| Prints & Editions | 2011 | $48‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2023 | $24† |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

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 Rodger McPhail worth?

Across 40 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Rodger McPhail work is $625. The median Rodger McPhail work on paper sells for $702 across 34 lots. The median Rodger McPhail print sells for $36 across 2 lots. The median Rodger McPhail painting sells for $599 across 2 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Rodger McPhail work on papers typically sell for $287–$1,043 (the middle half of 20 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 Rodger McPhail work on paper?

Based on 34 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Rodger McPhail work on paper is $702. 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 Rodger McPhail's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Rodger McPhail work on paper is $8,430.

### What is the average price of a small Rodger McPhail work on paper?

Based on 20 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Rodger McPhail work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $545, 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 Rodger McPhail work on paper?

Based on 14 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Rodger McPhail work on paper (medium (50–120 cm)) is $1,068, 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 Rodger McPhail's auction record?

Rodger McPhail's auction record is $8,430, set in 2020.

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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, “Rodger McPhail auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/rodger-mcphail (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.