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# Warren McArthur (1885–1961)

## What is Warren McArthur’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 249 auction results for Warren McArthur at 15 houses since 2000. Over the last 24 months the median price was $1,334 including buyer’s premium (middle half $764–$3,084, n=64). The auction record is $32,200 for Tête-à-Tête (2000, Wright). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tête-à-Tête, 1932 | Aluminum | $32,200 | Wright | Oct 2000 |
| 2 | chaise lounge, 1932 | Aluminum | $29,900 | Wright | Jun 2001 |
| 3 | Tête-a-Tête, 1930 | Aluminum | $18,750 | Wright | Jun 2009 |
| 4 | armchairs, model 1025, 1935 | Aluminum | $16,800 | Wright | May 2008 |
| 5 | Rare tête-a-tête, 1932 | Aluminum | $16,380 | Rago Arts | Jan 2023 |
| 6 | library table, 1930 | Library table | $14,950 | Wright | Oct 2002 |
| 7 | Modèle 'Arizona Biltmore', 1868 | Iron | $14,935 | PIASA | Nov 2025 |
| 8 | etagere, 1930 | Aluminum | $14,400 | Wright | May 2006 |
| 9 | Club Lounge sofa, model #909, 1930 | Aluminum | $13,200 | Wright | Dec 2004 |
| 10 | Library table, model 1651, 1935 | Library table | $12,000 | Wright | May 2008 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Other | 242 | $2,578 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 46 | $5,217 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 182 | $2,400 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 13 | $2,070 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 249 results from 15 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Warren McArthur is an American artist with 312 auction lots recorded since 2000, median price $2,500. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by Warren McArthur sold in 2026 for $3,192, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Warren McArthur work worth?

Across 244 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Warren McArthur work is $2,500.

The median Warren McArthur sculpture sells for $2,400 across 197 lots.

Medium (50–120 cm) Warren McArthur sculptures typically sell for $1,244–$5,020 (the middle half of 156 sold lots).

Large (over 120 cm) Warren McArthur sculptures typically sell for $1,530–$8,860 (the middle half of 32 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 240 | $2,400 | $32,200 | 82.1% | 2026-10-08 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 14 | $14,667 | $32,200 | — | 2025-11-18 |

## Price by size

### Sculpture & Installation

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 9 | $1,320–$2,250 | $2,070 | $4,063 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 156 | $1,244–$5,020 | $2,400 | $18,750 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 32 | $1,530–$8,860 | $5,524 | $32,200 |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2000 | $32,200 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2001 | $29,900 |

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 Warren McArthur worth?

Across 244 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Warren McArthur work is $2,500. The median Warren McArthur sculpture sells for $2,400 across 197 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Warren McArthur sculptures typically sell for $1,244–$5,020 (the middle half of 156 sold lots). Large (over 120 cm) Warren McArthur sculptures typically sell for $1,530–$8,860 (the middle half of 32 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 Warren McArthur sculpture?

Based on 197 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Warren McArthur sculpture is $2,400.

### What is Warren McArthur's most expensive sculpture?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Warren McArthur sculpture is $32,200.

### What is the average price of a medium Warren McArthur sculpture?

Based on 156 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Warren McArthur sculpture (medium (50–120 cm)) is $2,400, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

### What is the average price of a large Warren McArthur sculpture?

Based on 32 sold lots, the median auction price of a large Warren McArthur sculpture (large (over 120 cm)) is $5,524, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

### What is Warren McArthur's auction record?

Warren McArthur's auction record is $32,200, set in 2000.

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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, “Warren McArthur auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/warren-mcarthur (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.