Stanley McMurtry (b. 1936)
Stanley McMurtry is an artist with 26 auction lots recorded since 2017, median price $186. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by Stanley McMurtry is recorded as sold in 2025 for $242; 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 Stanley McMurtry on OpeningBid →What is a Stanley McMurtry work worth?
Across 16 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Stanley McMurtry work is $186.
The median Stanley McMurtry work on paper sells for $200 across 23 lots.
Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
Price breakdown by category
| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 41 | $200‡ | $395 | 56.1% | 2025-07-15 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $395‡ | $430‡ | — | 2025-08-16 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Price by size
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 10 | $200–$217 | $200 | $395 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 13 | $139–$206‡ | $173‡ | $260 |
‡ 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 | 2024 | $395 |
| Works on Paper | 2024 | $395 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Stanley McMurtry worth?
Across 16 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Stanley McMurtry work is $186. The median Stanley McMurtry work on paper sells for $200 across 23 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is the average price of a Stanley McMurtry work on paper?
Based on 23 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Stanley McMurtry work on paper is $200. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Stanley McMurtry's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Stanley McMurtry work on paper is $395.
What is the average price of a medium Stanley McMurtry work on paper?
Based on 13 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Stanley McMurtry work on paper (medium (50–120 cm)) is $173, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is the average price of a small Stanley McMurtry work on paper?
Based on 10 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Stanley McMurtry work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $200, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
What is Stanley McMurtry's auction record?
Stanley McMurtry's auction record is $395, set in 2024.
See the full Stanley McMurtry record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
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