What is a David McClure painting worth?
1926–1998 · Price guide from past auction results
Based on 77 priced auction sales, works by David McClure have sold for a median of $1,324Sign up free to see. Half of them sold between $802Sign up free to see and $2,516Sign up free to see. For paintings alone, the median is $1,603Sign up free to see across 56 sales. In the last five years the median was $1,212Sign up free to see across 64 sales. These are past auction results, not a valuation: medium, size, condition and provenance all change what a particular work brings.
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David McClure prices by medium
- Auction results
- 82
- Sold rate
- 94%
- Active at auction
- 2020–2026
- Median price
- $1.3kSign up free to see
- Record price
- $6.9kSign up free to see FLOWERS AND BIRD, Lyon & Turnbull, Jan 2021
| Medium | Priced sales | Typical range | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 56 | $894–$3.1kSign up free to see | $1.6kSign up free to see |
| Works on Paper | 21 | $725–$1.2kSign up free to see | $882Sign up free to see |
Top auction houses: Lyon & Turnbull (81), Sworders (1)
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Typical range is the middle half of priced sales (USD at the sale-date rate). Past auction results, not a valuation.
Prices by size
| Size (longest side) | Priced sales | Typical range | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Small (under 30 cm) | 12 | $699–$937Sign up free to see | $822Sign up free to see |
| Mid-size (30–75 cm) | 49 | $802–$2.1kSign up free to see | $1.3kSign up free to see |
| Large (75–150 cm) | 15 | $1.6k–$5kSign up free to see | $4.3kSign up free to see |
Recent David McClure sales
- AUTUMN IN CADAQUES, mixed media — $436Sign up free to see, Lyon & Turnbull, Jun 23, 2026
- HORSEMAN AND IKONS II, oil on board — $772Sign up free to see, Lyon & Turnbull, Jun 23, 2026
- STILL LIFE WITH MOMENTO MORI, oil on board — $1,514Sign up free to see, Lyon & Turnbull, Mar 31, 2026
- GREEN MARBLE AND WHITE JUG, oil on canvas — $1,514Sign up free to see, Lyon & Turnbull, Mar 31, 2026
- RED STILL LIFE WITH PEAR AND EGG CUP, Oil on board — $1,737Sign up free to see, Lyon & Turnbull, Feb 11, 2026
- VIEW OF REFINERY, ARDROSSAN, Gouache — $1,216Sign up free to see, Lyon & Turnbull, Feb 11, 2026
- TWO BOATS, SICILY, gouache — $2,085Sign up free to see, Lyon & Turnbull, Feb 11, 2026
- ODALISQUE, oil on board — $1,024Sign up free to see, Lyon & Turnbull, Jan 14, 2026
Questions about David McClure prices
What is a David McClure painting worth?
Based on 77 priced auction sales recorded by ArtSell, works by David McClure have sold for a median of $1,324, and half of them sold between $802 and $2,516. For paintings alone the median is $1,603 (56 sales). Medium, size, condition, subject and provenance all affect the price of a particular work; these are past auction results, not a valuation.
What is the most expensive work by David McClure sold at auction?
The highest price in ArtSell’s records is $6,852 for “FLOWERS AND BIRD” at Lyon & Turnbull in January 2021.
Which David McClure medium sells for the most?
By median price, paintings lead with $1,603 (56 sales).
How often do David McClure works sell at auction?
94% of the 82 lots recorded between 2020 and 2026 sold.
How can I sell a David McClure painting?
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ArtSell has recorded 82 auction results for David McClure between 2020 and 2026, and 77 of them sold (94%).
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