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# William MacTaggart (1903–1981)

William MacTaggart is a Scottish artist with 9 auction lots recorded since 2010, median price $1,476. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by William MacTaggart sold in 2024 for $4,168, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a William MacTaggart work worth?

Across 9 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a William MacTaggart work is $1,476.

The median William MacTaggart painting sells for $2,051 across 4 lots.

The median William MacTaggart work on paper sells for $841 across 2 lots.

Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 4 | $2,051† | $20,000† | — | 2023-07-04 |
| Works on Paper | 2 | $841 | $1,571 | — | 2018-04-14 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2010 | $20,000† |
| Paintings | 2020 | $2,831† |
| Works on Paper | 2015 | $1,571 |
| Works on Paper | 2018 | $111 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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 William MacTaggart worth?

Across 9 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a William MacTaggart work is $1,476. The median William MacTaggart painting sells for $2,051 across 4 lots. The median William MacTaggart work on paper sells for $841 across 2 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is William MacTaggart's auction record?

William MacTaggart's auction record is $20,000, set in 2010. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $20,000 (buyer's premium not included).

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Data last updated 2026-11-01. OpeningBid tracks 15,222,099 auction lots from 571 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

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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.