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# THOREAU MACDONALD (1901–1989)

## What is THOREAU MACDONALD’s work worth? {#value}

As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 65 auction results for THOREAU MACDONALD at 1 houses since 2007. Over the last 24 months the median price was $336 including buyer’s premium (middle half $289–$377, n=6). The auction record is $3,065 for OSPREYS (2017, Waddingtons). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | OSPREYS | Oil on board signed with initials | $3,065 | Waddingtons | Mar 2017 |
| 2 | CARRYING CANOE | PENCIL DRAWING WITH COLOUR | $1,618 | Waddingtons | Aug 2021 |
| 3 | THIS BOOK BELONGS TO | INK ON PAPER | $844 | Waddingtons | Dec 2024 |
| 4 | NORTHERN LIGHTS, 1979 | INK & WASH | $479 | Waddingtons | Jan 2013 |
| 5 | FROM THOMSON'S JACK PINE, 1970 | WATERCOLOUR | $468 | Waddingtons | May 2022 |
| 6 | BLACK SQUIRREL | Pencil drawing | $424 | Waddingtons | Sep 2022 |
| 7 | OTTERS, 1976 | WATERCOLOUR | $377 | Waddingtons | Nov 2024 |
| 8 | LOON | INK AND WATERCOLOUR | $377 | Waddingtons | Oct 2025 |
| 9 | LOON, 1976 | INK AND WASH | $353 | Waddingtons | Sep 2013 |
| 10 | DEER ON ALERT and FEEDING TIME | INK DRAWINGS | $347 | Waddingtons | Jun 2024 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Works on paper | 13 | $377 |
| Other | 8 | $101 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Small (under 50 cm) | 21 | $311 |

Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 65 results from 1 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


THOREAU MACDONALD is a Canadian artist with 65 auction lots recorded since 2007, median price $303.

A work by THOREAU MACDONALD sold in 2025 for $377, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a THOREAU MACDONALD work worth?

Across 65 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a THOREAU MACDONALD work is $303.

The median THOREAU MACDONALD work on paper sells for $377 across 30 lots.

The median THOREAU MACDONALD print sells for $101 across 28 lots.

The median THOREAU MACDONALD painting sells for $3,065 across 3 lots.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 28 | $101 | $164 | — | 2024-03-07 |
| Paintings | 3 | $3,065 | $3,065 | — | 2017-03-16 |
| Works on Paper | 30 | $377 | $1,618 | — | 2026-05-07 |

THOREAU MACDONALD's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (28 lots) median $101. Paintings (3 lots) median $3,065, record $3,065. A typical THOREAU MACDONALD painting sells for around 30× the price of a typical print.

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 6 | $93–$107 | $101 | $164 |

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 13 | $311–$468 | $377 | $1,618 |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2017 | $3,065 |
| Works on Paper | 2021 | $1,618 |
| Works on Paper | 2024 | $844 |
| Prints & Editions | 2024 | $164 |
| Prints & Editions | 2024 | $109 |

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 THOREAU MACDONALD worth?

Across 65 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a THOREAU MACDONALD work is $303. The median THOREAU MACDONALD work on paper sells for $377 across 30 lots. The median THOREAU MACDONALD print sells for $101 across 28 lots. The median THOREAU MACDONALD painting sells for $3,065 across 3 lots.

### What is the average price of a THOREAU MACDONALD work on paper?

Based on 30 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a THOREAU MACDONALD work on paper is $377.

### What is THOREAU MACDONALD's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a THOREAU MACDONALD work on paper is $1,618.

### What is the average price of a THOREAU MACDONALD print?

Based on 28 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a THOREAU MACDONALD print is $101.

### What is THOREAU MACDONALD's most expensive print?

The highest price recorded at auction for a THOREAU MACDONALD print is $164.

### What is the average price of a small THOREAU MACDONALD work on paper?

Based on 13 sold lots, the median auction price of a small THOREAU MACDONALD work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $377, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

### What is THOREAU MACDONALD's auction record?

THOREAU MACDONALD's auction record is $3,065, set in 2017.

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Data last updated 2026-11-03. OpeningBid tracks 15,596,131 auction lots from 579 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “THOREAU MACDONALD auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/thoreau-macdonald-2 (updated 2026-11-03).

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.