William Darling McKay (1844–1924)
What is William Darling McKay’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 13 auction results for William Darling McKay at 8 houses since 2013. Over the last 24 months the median price was $1,709 including buyer’s premium (middle half $875–$1,709, n=5). The auction record is $1,880 for HAYMAKING (2026, Lyon & Turnbull). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | HAYMAKING | Signed with initials, oil on canvas | $1,880 | Lyon & Turnbull | Jun 2026 |
| 2 | THE MESSAGE | Signed with initials, oil on canvas | $1,709 | Lyon & Turnbull | Jun 2026 |
| 3 | THE PEFFER SANDS | Signed with initials, oil on canvas | $1,709 | Lyon & Turnbull | Jun 2026 |
| 4 | POTATO HARVESTING, EAST LOTHIAN | Signed with traces of title to label verso, oil on canvas | $1,287 | Lyon & Turnbull | Jun 2024 |
| 5 | A LANDSCAPE WITH A FIGURE AND SHEEP AT DUSK | Oil on canvas | $1,181 | Sworders | Mar 2016 |
| 6 | AN AFTERNOON STROLL | <p>Signed with initials, oil on canvas</p><p> </p><p> </p> | $875 | Lyon & Turnbull | Dec 2025 |
| 7 | signed with initials l.r., oil on canvas laid on board, 1844 | Oil on canvas laid on board | $784 | Sworders | May 2026 |
| 8 | Shepherd with his flock | Oil on canvas | $529 | Roseberys London | Sep 2020 |
| 9 | WILLIAM DARLING MCKAY (BRITISH 1844-1924), 1844 | Oil on panel | $331 | Olympia Auctions | Oct 2024 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 9 | $1,181 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Small (under 50 cm) | 6 | $830 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 13 results from 8 houses · How we compute these figures
William Darling McKay is a Scottish artist with 15 auction lots recorded since 2013, median price $1,181. 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 William Darling McKay sold in 2026 for $1,709, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View William Darling McKay on OpeningBid →What is a William Darling McKay work worth?
Across 12 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a William Darling McKay work is $1,181.
The median William Darling McKay painting sells for $1,181 across 12 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 | 14 | $1,181†‡ | $2,455‡ | 85.7% | 2026-06-04 |
† 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) | 7 | $430–$1,028† | $784† | $1,709 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2020 | $2,455‡ |
| Paintings | 2026 | $1,880 |
‡ 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 William Darling McKay worth?
Across 12 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a William Darling McKay work is $1,181. The median William Darling McKay painting sells for $1,181 across 12 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 William Darling McKay painting?
Based on 12 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a William Darling McKay painting is $1,181. 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 William Darling McKay's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a William Darling McKay painting is $2,455. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
What is William Darling McKay's auction record?
William Darling McKay's auction record is $2,455, set in 2020. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
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