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# Rory McEwen (1932–1982)

## What is Rory McEwen’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 28 auction results for Rory McEwen at 14 houses since 2007. Over the last 24 months the median price was $1,265 including buyer’s premium (middle half $697–$1,323, n=5). The auction record is $74,442 for Two Anemones (Purple) (i); Two Anemones (Red) (ii); Rose, Glorie de Ducher (iii); Violets with Leaves (iv); Pomegrante (v); and Moth and Leaf (vi) (2019, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Two Anemones (Purple) (i); Two Anemones (Red) (ii); Rose, Glorie de Ducher (iii); Violets with Leaves (iv); Pomegrante (v); and Moth and Leaf (vi), 1963 | Watercolour on vellum (i, ii) | $74,442 | Christie's | Jun 2019 |
| 2 | Tulips, 1932 | Watercolour sheet | $32,752 | Sworders | Mar 2022 |
| 3 | Tulips, 1954 | Watercolour | $32,752 | Sworders | Mar 2022 |
| 4 | Poppy | Watercolor and pencil on paper | $4,637 | Christie's | Mar 2016 |
| 5 | Grass Studies, 1932 | Watercolour | $4,063 | Bonhams | Nov 2023 |
| 6 | Plant Studies | — | $3,934 | Sotheby's | Mar 2007 |
| 7 | Untitled time capsules, c.1965 | Oil on canvas | $3,010 | Roseberys London | Jun 2024 |

**Top auction records: prints & editions**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tulips and Tulipmania, 1976 | Seven lithographs in colours | $7,649 | Roseberys London | Jun 2024 |
| 2 | TULIPS & TULIPMANIA - 1976 | <p>The complete set of 8 lithographs printed in colours, 113/500, each signed, dated and numbered in pencil, printed by W. R. Doyle and Son Limited of London, published by The Basilisk Press, London; <br>with the accompanying book, housed as issued within the original Solander presentation box (9)</p> | $2,708 | Lyon & Turnbull | Mar 2025 |
| 3 | Old English Tulips I & II, 1977 | Etching and aquatint in colors on wove paper | $2,016 | Freeman's Hindman | Jun 2022 |

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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Works on paper | 5 | $32,752 |
| Prints | 8 | $1,294 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Small (under 50 cm) | 10 | $2,513 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 6 | $2,015 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 28 results from 14 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Rory McEwen is a British (modern) artist with 30 auction lots recorded since 2009, median price $1,118. 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 Rory McEwen sold in 2026 for a hammer price of $4,800 (buyer's premium not included), according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Rory McEwen work worth?

Across 26 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Rory McEwen work is $1,118.

The median Rory McEwen print sells for $721 across 15 lots.

The median Rory McEwen work on paper sells for $4,637 across 5 lots.

The median Rory McEwen painting sells for $3,536 across 4 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 | 17 | $721†‡ | $7,649 | 88.2% | 2026-09-10 |
| Paintings | 4 | $3,536 | $74,442 | — | 2024-06-11 |
| Works on Paper | 6 | $4,637‡ | $32,752 | 83.3% | 2024-04-09 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 1 | $735 | $735 | — | 2011-10-09 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $32,752 | $74,442 | — | 2022-03-02 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

Rory McEwen's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (17 lots) median $721 with 88.2% sell-through. Paintings (4 lots) median $3,536, record $74,442. A typical Rory McEwen painting sells for around 4.9× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 3 lots) the median is $32,752.

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 6 | $260–$485‡ | $377‡ | $721‡ |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 9 | $835–$2,744†‡ | $1,323†‡ | $7,649 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 5 | $940–$32,752‡ | $4,637‡ | $32,752 |

‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2019 | $74,442 |
| Works on Paper | 2022 | $32,752 |
| Works on Paper | 2022 | $32,752 |
| Prints & Editions | 2024 | $7,649 |
| Prints & Editions | 2026 | $4,800† |
| Paintings | 2023 | $4,063 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2011 | $735 |

† 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 Rory McEwen worth?

Across 26 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Rory McEwen work is $1,118. The median Rory McEwen print sells for $721 across 15 lots. The median Rory McEwen work on paper sells for $4,637 across 5 lots. The median Rory McEwen painting sells for $3,536 across 4 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 Rory McEwen print?

Based on 15 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Rory McEwen print is $721. 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 Rory McEwen's most expensive print?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Rory McEwen print is $7,649.

### What is Rory McEwen's auction record?

Rory McEwen's auction record is $74,442, set in 2019.

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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, “Rory McEwen auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/rory-mcewen (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.