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# Stanton Macdonald-Wright (1890–1973)

## What is Stanton Macdonald-Wright’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 48 auction results for Stanton Macdonald-Wright at 12 houses since 1999. Over the last 24 months the median price was $2,176 including buyer’s premium (middle half $1,664–$10,795, n=5). The auction record is $2,281,000 for Au Café (Synchromy) (2007, Sotheby's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Au Café (Synchromy) | Oil on canvas | $2,281,000 | Sotheby's | Nov 2007 |
| 2 | Lutist d'après Caravaggio, 1957 | Oil paint | $125,000 | Christie's | May 2014 |
| 3 | Jeunesse, 1955 | Oil paint | $100,000 | Christie's | Nov 2021 |
| 4 | Premiere Enfance, 1955 | Oil paint | $69,850 | Christie's | Nov 2025 |
| 5 | Lang Yao, Still Life Synchromy | Oil on canvas | $56,250 | Sotheby's | Sep 2008 |
| 6 | Birth, 1970 | Oil on board | $52,920 | Sotheby's | Nov 2022 |
| 7 | Flying Figure No. 2, 1958 | Oil paint | $45,000 | Christie's | Apr 2024 |
| 8 | Jazz Fragment, 1962 | Painting | $32,500 | Christie's | Nov 2021 |
| 9 | Stanton MacDonald-Wright (1890-1973 Pacific Palisades, CA) | Oil on board | $17,250 | John Moran Auctioneers | Oct 2009 |
| 10 | Premiere Enfance, 1955 | Oil paint | $15,275 | Christie's | Dec 2000 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 17 | $15,275 |
| Works on paper | 14 | $1,716 |
| Prints | 10 | $1,225 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 27 | $1,875 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 12 | $1,825 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 48 results from 12 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Stanton Macdonald-Wright is an American artist with 64 auction lots recorded since 1999, median price $3,125. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by Stanton Macdonald-Wright sold in 2026 for $10,795, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

**1 Stanton Macdonald-Wright work is coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-02).

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## What is a Stanton Macdonald-Wright work worth?

Across 47 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Stanton Macdonald-Wright work is $3,125.

The median Stanton Macdonald-Wright painting sells for $13,888 across 18 lots.

The median Stanton Macdonald-Wright work on paper sells for $1,677 across 13 lots.

The median Stanton Macdonald-Wright print sells for $1,200 across 11 lots.

Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 12 | $1,200† | $7,050 | 91.7% | 2023-08-01 |
| Paintings | 24 | $13,888 | $125,000 | 75% | 2026-01-23 |
| Works on Paper | 18 | $1,677 | $5,000 | 72.2% | 2026-02-12 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 1 | — | — | 0% | — |
| Photography | 1 | $881 | $881 | — | 2017-11-10 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $125,000 | $2.3M | — | 2021-11-18 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

Stanton Macdonald-Wright's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (12 lots) median $1,200 with 91.7% sell-through. Paintings (24 lots) median $13,888, record $125,000. A typical Stanton Macdonald-Wright painting sells for around 12× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 3 lots) the median is $125,000.

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 10 | $475–$1,856† | $976† | $7,050 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 9 | $9,965–$32,500 | $12,500 | $52,920 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 5 | $69,850–$100,000 | $73,649 | $125,000 |

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 5 | $792–$2,450 | $1,125 | $3,125 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 8 | $1,498–$2,757 | $1,716 | $5,000 |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2014 | $125,000 |
| Paintings | 2021 | $100,000 |
| Prints & Editions | 2000 | $7,050 |
| Prints & Editions | 2023 | $5,200 |
| Works on Paper | 2018 | $5,000 |
| Works on Paper | 2014 | $4,500 |
| Photography | 2017 | $881 |

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 Stanton Macdonald-Wright worth?

Across 47 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Stanton Macdonald-Wright work is $3,125. The median Stanton Macdonald-Wright painting sells for $13,888 across 18 lots. The median Stanton Macdonald-Wright work on paper sells for $1,677 across 13 lots. The median Stanton Macdonald-Wright print sells for $1,200 across 11 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is the average price of a Stanton Macdonald-Wright painting?

Based on 18 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Stanton Macdonald-Wright painting is $13,888.

### What is Stanton Macdonald-Wright's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Stanton Macdonald-Wright painting is $125,000.

### What is the average price of a Stanton Macdonald-Wright work on paper?

Based on 13 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Stanton Macdonald-Wright work on paper is $1,677.

### What is Stanton Macdonald-Wright's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Stanton Macdonald-Wright work on paper is $5,000.

### What is the average price of a Stanton Macdonald-Wright print?

Based on 11 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Stanton Macdonald-Wright print is $1,200. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Stanton Macdonald-Wright's most expensive print?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Stanton Macdonald-Wright print is $7,050.

### What is the average price of a medium Stanton Macdonald-Wright print?

Based on 10 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Stanton Macdonald-Wright print (medium (50–120 cm)) is $976, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Stanton Macdonald-Wright's auction record?

Stanton Macdonald-Wright's auction record is $2,281,000, set in 2007.

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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.