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# Stanley McMurtry aka 'Mac'

## What is Stanley McMurtry aka 'Mac'’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 17 auction results for Stanley McMurtry aka 'Mac' at 1 houses since 2024. Over the last 24 months the median price was $287 including buyer’s premium (middle half $199–$331, n=8). The auction record is $376 for Stanley McMurtry aka 'Mac' (British, b.1936) A collection of cartoons, circa 1983 and later (2026, Sworders). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Stanley McMurtry aka 'Mac' (British, b.1936) A collection of cartoons, circa 1983 and later, circa 1983 | Watercolour | $376 | Sworders | Aug 2026 |
| 2 | Stanley McMurtry aka 'Mac' (British, b.1936) Cartoons relating to the British Royal Family, circa 2001 and later, circa 2001 | Watercolour | $358 | Sworders | Aug 2026 |
| 3 | Stanley McMurtry aka 'Mac' (British, b.1936) A collection of ten cartoons, 2001 and later, 2001 | Watercolour heightened with white | $322 | Sworders | Aug 2026 |
| 4 | Stanley McMurtry aka 'Mac' (British, b.1936) A collection of cartoons relating to British politics, circa 2004 and later, circa 2004 | Watercolour | $287 | Sworders | Aug 2026 |
| 5 | Stanley McMurtry aka 'Mac' (British, b.1936) A collection of cartoons, 1999 and later, 1999 | Watercolour heightened with white | $287 | Sworders | Aug 2026 |
| 6 | 'Ronnie must be kicking himself for not going in to politics'; 'Aw, Dad. You promised to stay away from trains when you felt better', 1936 | Watercolour heightened with white | $259 | Sworders | Oct 2024 |
| 7 | Wave, Lord Lucan, wave! It's that bloke wot's been on the run for years being escorted to his mansion; I'm afraid I'm the bearer of some rather bad news, Lord Lucan, 1936 | Watercolour heightened with white | $259 | Sworders | Oct 2024 |
| 8 | Wait, lads. I'm getting help on Facebook...light fuse...yes, we've done that...now what do we do?; Akela, I'll do my best...dyb, dyb, dyb, dob, dob, dob...; We're off to the UK before they cut back on immigration and the human right to a family life, 1936 | Watercolour heightened with white | $242 | Sworders | Oct 2024 |
| 9 | Immigration Check-Point, 1936 | Watercolour heightened with white | $206 | Sworders | Apr 2025 |
| 10 | I Bet He's Shaved Off His Beard and Slipped into Pakistan or Somewhere That's Easy to Get In To; Oh, Holy One. I Bring Terrible News About Your Railtrack Shares; Sad Man Insane, 1936 | Watercolour heightened with whiteimage | $175 | Sworders | Jul 2025 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Works on paper | 17 | $206 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 12 | $164 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 17 results from 1 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Stanley McMurtry aka 'Mac' is an artist with 12 auction lots recorded since 2024, median price $164.

A work by Stanley McMurtry aka 'Mac' sold in 2026 for $287, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Stanley McMurtry aka 'Mac' work worth?

Across 12 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Stanley McMurtry aka 'Mac' work is $164.

The median Stanley McMurtry aka 'Mac' work on paper sells for $164 across 12 lots.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 12 | $164 | $259 | — | 2025-07-15 |

## Price by size

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 12 | $138–$215 | $164 | $259 |

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 | $259 |
| Works on Paper | 2024 | $259 |

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 Stanley McMurtry aka 'Mac' worth?

Across 12 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Stanley McMurtry aka 'Mac' work is $164. The median Stanley McMurtry aka 'Mac' work on paper sells for $164 across 12 lots.

### What is the average price of a Stanley McMurtry aka 'Mac' work on paper?

Based on 12 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Stanley McMurtry aka 'Mac' work on paper is $164.

### What is Stanley McMurtry aka 'Mac''s most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Stanley McMurtry aka 'Mac' work on paper is $259.

### What is the average price of a medium Stanley McMurtry aka 'Mac' work on paper?

Based on 12 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Stanley McMurtry aka 'Mac' work on paper (medium (50–120 cm)) is $164, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

### What is Stanley McMurtry aka 'Mac''s auction record?

Stanley McMurtry aka 'Mac''s auction record is $259, set in 2024.

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

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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.