Terence McCaw (1913–1978)
What is Terence McCaw’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 78 auction results for Terence McCaw at 7 houses since 2009. Over the last 24 months the median price was $720 including buyer’s premium (middle half $223–$894, n=10). The auction record is $7,930 for Arniston (2009, Strauss and Co). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arniston, 1971 | Oil on canvasboard | $7,930 | Strauss and Co | Sep 2009 |
| 2 | Chiappini Street, 1971 | Oil on canvas laid down on board | $3,083 | Strauss and Co | Oct 2019 |
| 3 | A Cape Homestead | Oil on canvas | $2,798 | Strauss and Co | Nov 2011 |
| 4 | A View of Mine Dumps, 1947 | Oil on canvas | $2,518 | Strauss and Co | Nov 2011 |
| 5 | Kalk Bay Harbour | Oil on canvas laid down on board | $1,943 | Strauss and Co | Jun 2024 |
| 6 | Cottages, Hout Bay, 1976 | Oil on board | $1,348 | Strauss and Co | Mar 2026 |
| 7 | Terence McCaw (South Africa, 1913 - 1978), Early Blossom, Constantia Valley | Oil on canvas | $1,216 | Russell Kaplan Auctioneers | Sep 2025 |
| 8 | Street Scene with Houses, 1950 | Oil on canvas laid down on board | $931 | Strauss and Co | Jul 2025 |
| 9 | Homestead, 1938 | Oil on canvas | $922 | Strauss and Co | May 2023 |
| 10 | Genadendal, Cape Houses and Mountains | Oil on canvas laid down on board | $781 | Strauss and Co | Mar 2026 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 18 | $851 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 12 | $927 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 6 | $465 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 78 results from 7 houses · How we compute these figures
Terence McCaw is a South African artist with 110 auction lots recorded since 2009, median price $781. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by Terence McCaw sold in 2026 for $1,348, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Terence McCaw on OpeningBid →What is a Terence McCaw work worth?
Across 72 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Terence McCaw work is $781.
The median Terence McCaw painting sells for $851 across 63 lots.
The median Terence McCaw work on paper sells for $336 across 8 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 69 | $851†‡ | $7,930 | 91.3% | 2026-03-25 |
| Works on Paper | 8 | $336 | $336 | — | 2022-06-28 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 6 | $130–$768 | $465 | $2,798 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 13 | $764–$2,518†‡ | $1,149†‡ | $7,930 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2009 | $7,930 |
| Paintings | 2018 | $4,356 |
| Works on Paper | 2016 | $383 |
| Works on Paper | 2020 | $336 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Terence McCaw worth?
Across 72 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Terence McCaw work is $781. The median Terence McCaw painting sells for $851 across 63 lots. The median Terence McCaw work on paper sells for $336 across 8 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 the average price of a Terence McCaw painting?
Based on 63 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Terence McCaw painting is $851. 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 Terence McCaw's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Terence McCaw painting is $7,930.
What is the average price of a medium Terence McCaw painting?
Based on 13 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Terence McCaw painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $1,149, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. 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 Terence McCaw's auction record?
Terence McCaw's auction record is $7,930, set in 2009.
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