H P McDonald (1880–1967)
What is H P McDonald’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 418 auction results for H P McDonald at 11 houses since 2007. Over the last 24 months the median price was $516 including buyer’s premium (middle half $317–$776, n=72). The auction record is $23,750 for A Monumental Four-Tile Frieze from the William Koeneman Residence, St. Louis, Missouri (2008, Sotheby's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | A Monumental Four-Tile Frieze from the William Koeneman Residence, St. Louis, Missouri | Glazed earthenware, mounted in a modern wood frame | $23,750 | Sotheby's | Dec 2008 |
| 2 | Two Architectural Faience Tiles, 1904 | Pottery | $11,400 | Christie's | Mar 2007 |
| 3 | Rare Sea Green vase with dragonfly overlay, 1901 | Bronze | $11,250 | Rago Arts | May 2022 |
| 4 | Five-Tile Frieze from the William Koeneman Residence, St. Louis, Missouri | Glazed earthenware | $10,625 | Sotheby's | Dec 2008 |
| 5 | large porcelain Rook figure, 1923 | Ceramics | $9,750 | Toomey & Co. | Jun 2021 |
| 6 | large porcelain Rook figure, shape number 2636, 1922 | Ceramics | $9,750 | Toomey & Co. | Nov 2021 |
| 7 | Rare figural advertising sign, 1954 | Ceramics | $8,190 | Toomey & Co. | Jun 2023 |
| 8 | Collection of factory stamps, 1882 | Architectural terracotta | $7,860 | Toomey & Co. | Jun 2024 |
| 9 | Rare four-tile landscape frieze, 1910 | Architectural terracotta | $6,000 | Rago Arts | Sep 2022 |
| 10 | Vellum plaque (Lakeside Farm), 1918 | Architectural terracotta | $3,250 | Rago Arts | Jan 2020 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture | 287 | $445 |
| Other | 121 | $393 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 5 | $1,040 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 381 | $448 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 418 results from 11 houses · How we compute these figures
H P McDonald is an artist with 430 auction lots recorded since 2007, median price $441.
A work by H P McDonald is recorded as sold in 2026 for $750; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View H P McDonald on OpeningBid →What is a H P McDonald work worth?
Across 406 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a H P McDonald work is $441.
The median H P McDonald work on paper sells for $650 across 3 lots.
The median H P McDonald sculpture sells for $5,982 across 2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 3 | $650 | $1,188 | — | 2021-06-17 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2 | $5,982 | $11,250 | — | 2022-05-12 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 22 | $3,159 | $23,750 | — | 2025-11-13 |
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2022 | $11,250 |
| Works on Paper | 2021 | $1,188 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2020 | $715 |
| Works on Paper | 2021 | $650 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a H P McDonald worth?
Across 406 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a H P McDonald work is $441. The median H P McDonald work on paper sells for $650 across 3 lots. The median H P McDonald sculpture sells for $5,982 across 2 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 H P McDonald's auction record?
H P McDonald's auction record is $23,750, set in 2008.
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