What is a John MacPherson work on paper worth?
1835–1914 · Price guide from past auction results
Based on 6 priced auction sales, works by John MacPherson have sold for a median of $114Sign up free to see. Half of them sold between $70Sign up free to see and $122Sign up free to see. For works on paper alone, the median is $114Sign up free to see across 6 sales. In the last five years the median was $122Sign up free to see across 5 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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John MacPherson prices by medium
- Auction results
- 8
- Sold rate
- 75%
- Active at auction
- 2015–2026
- Median price
- $114Sign up free to see
- Record price
- $410Sign up free to see Country Landscape with Cattle Watering, Michaan's Auctions, Oct 2024
| Medium | Priced sales | Typical range | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 6 | $70–$122Sign up free to see | $114Sign up free to see |
Top auction houses: Chorley's (2), Anderson & Garland (2), Bonhams (2)
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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) | 3 | $80–$114Sign up free to see | $106Sign up free to see |
| Mid-size (30–75 cm) | 3 | $90–$266Sign up free to see | $122Sign up free to see |
Recent John MacPherson sales
- Cattle near Durham, watercolour — $53Sign up free to see, Anderson & Garland, Sep 23, 2026
- Cattle Watering, watercolour — $122Sign up free to see, Chorley's, Apr 21, 2026
- Cattle Watering at Sunsets, watercolour — $122Sign up free to see, Chorley's, Apr 21, 2026
- Country Landscape with Cattle Watering, watercolor and pencil on paper — $410Sign up free to see, Michaan's Auctions, Oct 18, 2024
- Recumbent Sheep Await a Storm, watercolour — $58Sign up free to see, Anderson & Garland, Aug 14, 2024
- Beach Scene with Fishing Boat, watercolour — $106Sign up free to see, Toovey's, Jul 13, 2016
Questions about John MacPherson prices
What is a John MacPherson work on paper worth?
Based on 6 priced auction sales recorded by ArtSell, works by John MacPherson have sold for a median of $114, and half of them sold between $70 and $122. For works on paper alone the median is $114 (6 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 John MacPherson sold at auction?
The highest price in ArtSell’s records is $410 for “Country Landscape with Cattle Watering” at Michaan's Auctions in October 2024.
How often do John MacPherson works sell at auction?
75% of the 8 lots recorded between 2015 and 2026 sold.
How can I sell a John MacPherson work on paper?
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ArtSell has recorded 8 auction results for John MacPherson between 2015 and 2026, and 6 of them sold (75%).
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