> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/sheila-macnab-macmillan · updated 2026-11-02

# Sheila Macnab MacMillan (1928–2018)

## What is Sheila Macnab MacMillan’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 26 auction results for Sheila Macnab MacMillan at 2 houses since 2021. Over the last 24 months the median price was $1,031 including buyer’s premium (middle half $504–$1,055, n=5). The auction record is $2,460 for CORTES, 2007 (2022, Lyon & Turnbull). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | CORTES, 2007 | Inscribed and dated verso, oil on board | $2,460 | Lyon & Turnbull | Apr 2022 |
| 2 | MOORLAND | <p>Oil on canvas board</p> | $1,381 | Lyon & Turnbull | Feb 2025 |
| 3 | Busquistar | Oil on paper | $1,293 | Sworders | Apr 2023 |
| 4 | A Busy Harbour | Oil on canvas, with artist's label verso | $1,277 | Lyon & Turnbull | Oct 2021 |
| 5 | JEREMY'S FIELDS | Signed lower left, oil on canvas | $1,199 | Lyon & Turnbull | Feb 2024 |
| 6 | JIMENA DE LA FRONTERA | Oil on canvasboard | $1,188 | Lyon & Turnbull | Feb 2022 |
| 7 | CULIPOOL WITH CHURCH | <p>Signed lower left, inscribed with title to artist's label verso, acrylic and charcoal on board</p> | $1,055 | Lyon & Turnbull | Jan 2025 |
| 8 | Oletta, Corsica, 2006 | Inscribed to backboard, oil on canvas | $1,031 | Lyon & Turnbull | Aug 2026 |
| 9 | CORSICA, 1999 | Signed and dated '99 lower left, oil on board | $1,023 | Lyon & Turnbull | Jan 2022 |
| 10 | ARBROATH HARBOUR | Signed lower left, oil on canvas | $999 | Lyon & Turnbull | Oct 2023 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 23 | $713 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 7 | $962 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 19 | $641 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 26 results from 2 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Sheila Macnab MacMillan is a Scottish artist with 28 auction lots recorded since 2021, median price $735.

A work by Sheila Macnab MacMillan sold in 2026 for $1,031, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Sheila Macnab MacMillan work worth?

Across 26 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Sheila Macnab MacMillan work is $735.

The median Sheila Macnab MacMillan painting sells for $735 across 24 lots.

The median Sheila Macnab MacMillan work on paper sells for $810 across 2 lots.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 26 | $735 | $2,460 | 92.3% | 2026-08-12 |
| Works on Paper | 2 | $810 | $1,055 | — | 2025-01-22 |

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 17 | $492–$1,031 | $641 | $2,460 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 7 | $854–$1,099 | $962 | $1,277 |

Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2022 | $2,460 |
| Paintings | 2025 | $1,381 |
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $1,055 |
| Works on Paper | 2023 | $566 |

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 Sheila Macnab MacMillan worth?

Across 26 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Sheila Macnab MacMillan work is $735. The median Sheila Macnab MacMillan painting sells for $735 across 24 lots. The median Sheila Macnab MacMillan work on paper sells for $810 across 2 lots.

### What is the average price of a Sheila Macnab MacMillan painting?

Based on 24 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Sheila Macnab MacMillan painting is $735.

### What is Sheila Macnab MacMillan's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Sheila Macnab MacMillan painting is $2,460.

### What is the average price of a small Sheila Macnab MacMillan painting?

Based on 17 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Sheila Macnab MacMillan painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $641, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

### What is Sheila Macnab MacMillan's auction record?

Sheila Macnab MacMillan's auction record is $2,460, set in 2022.

---

Data last updated 2026-11-02. OpeningBid tracks 15,390,829 auction lots from 577 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Sheila Macnab MacMillan auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/sheila-macnab-macmillan (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.
