Tim Maguire (b. 1958)
What is Tim Maguire’s work worth?
As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 167 auction results for Tim Maguire at 10 houses since 2000. Over the last 24 months the median price was $7,203 including buyer’s premium (middle half $664–$16,546, n=15). The auction record is $119,500 for Untitled (94.08) 1994 (2005, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Untitled (94.08) 1994, 1958 | Oil paint | $119,500 | Christie's | Apr 2005 |
| 2 | UNTITLED (WILD BERRIES) 20030201, 2003 | Oil on canvas | $84,737 | Deutscher and Hackett | Nov 2008 |
| 3 | UNTITLED 20031204, 2003/04 | Oil on canvas | $79,499 | Deutscher and Hackett | Nov 2011 |
| 4 | Untitled 20031204, 2003/04 | Oil on canvas | $79,499 | Deutscher and Hackett | Nov 2011 |
| 5 | UNTITLED 20071101, 2007 | Oil on canvas | $57,197 | Deutscher and Hackett | Apr 2009 |
| 6 | UNTITLED 2000U89, 2000 | Oil on canvas | $51,188 | Deutscher and Hackett | Apr 2011 |
| 7 | Untitled 20070901, 2007 | Oil on canvas | $50,279 | Menzies Art Brands | Sep 2009 |
| 8 | UNTITLED 20061006, 2006 | Oil on canvas | $42,368 | Deutscher and Hackett | Jun 2026 |
| 9 | UNTITLED 99 U 59, 1999 | Oil on canvas | $41,598 | Deutscher and Hackett | Apr 2021 |
| 10 | UNTITLED 20070403, 2007 | Oil on canvas | $37,284 | Deutscher and Hackett | Nov 2008 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 50 | $22,382 |
| Works on paper | 5 | $1,368 |
| Other | 7 | $1,025 |
| Prints | 14 | $820 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 44 | $23,851 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 31 | $1,337 |
Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 167 results from 10 houses · How we compute these figures
Tim Maguire is an Australian artist with 274 auction lots recorded since 2000, median price $10,280. 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 Tim Maguire sold in 2026 for $30,152, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Tim Maguire on OpeningBid →What is a Tim Maguire work worth?
Across 151 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Tim Maguire work is $10,280.
The median Tim Maguire painting sells for $21,715 across 90 lots.
The median Tim Maguire print sells for $941 across 54 lots.
The median Tim Maguire work on paper sells for $507 across 2 lots.
Large (over 120 cm) Tim Maguire paintings typically sell for $18,463–$52,602 (the middle half of 57 sold lots).
Medium (50–120 cm) Tim Maguire prints typically sell for $455–$1,448 (the middle half of 35 sold 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 87 | $941†‡ | $24,260‡ | 62.1% | 2026-06-17 |
| Paintings | 128 | $21,715†‡ | $223,250 | 70.3% | 2026-06-17 |
| Works on Paper | 3 | $507† | $636 | 66.7% | 2014-07-30 |
| Photography | 2 | $6,527 | $6,527 | 50% | 2024-03-27 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 9 | $97,001† | $223,250 | — | 2013-06-27 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Tim Maguire's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (87 lots) median $941 with 62.1% sell-through. Paintings (128 lots) median $21,715, record $223,250. A typical Tim Maguire painting sells for around 23× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 9 lots) the median is $97,001.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 35 | $455–$1,448†‡ | $648†‡ | $14,100 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 16 | $2,390–$5,997†‡ | $3,429†‡ | $24,260‡ |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 32 | $2,723–$17,587†‡ | $9,330†‡ | $37,284 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 57 | $18,463–$52,602†‡ | $33,625†‡ | $223,250 |
† 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 | 2003 | $223,250 |
| Paintings | 2012 | $153,051† |
| Prints & Editions | 2022 | $24,260‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2000 | $14,100 |
| Photography | 2024 | $6,527 |
| Works on Paper | 2008 | $636 |
| Works on Paper | 2014 | $379† |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Tim Maguire worth?
Across 151 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Tim Maguire work is $10,280. The median Tim Maguire painting sells for $21,715 across 90 lots. The median Tim Maguire print sells for $941 across 54 lots. The median Tim Maguire work on paper sells for $507 across 2 lots. Large (over 120 cm) Tim Maguire paintings typically sell for $18,463–$52,602 (the middle half of 57 sold lots). Medium (50–120 cm) Tim Maguire prints typically sell for $455–$1,448 (the middle half of 35 sold 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 Tim Maguire painting?
Based on 90 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Tim Maguire painting is $21,715. 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 Tim Maguire's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Tim Maguire painting is $223,250.
What is the average price of a Tim Maguire print?
Based on 54 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Tim Maguire print is $941. 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 Tim Maguire's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Tim Maguire print is $24,260. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
What is the average price of a large Tim Maguire painting?
Based on 57 sold lots, the median auction price of a large Tim Maguire painting (large (over 120 cm)) is $33,625, 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 the average price of a medium Tim Maguire print?
Based on 35 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Tim Maguire print (medium (50–120 cm)) is $648, 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 Tim Maguire's auction record?
Tim Maguire's auction record is $223,250, set in 2003.
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