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# Terence McCaw (1913–1978)

## What is Terence McCaw’s work worth? {#value}

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.

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

| # | 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 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 18 | $851 |

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

| 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](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


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.

## 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. The full sale history is in the OpeningBid app (free sign-up).

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

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Terence McCaw auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/terence-mccaw (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.