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Martha McKay Paintings: Value & Auction Prices

1924–1983

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Martha McKay paintings have appeared at auction 21 times in ArtSell’s records between 2020 and 2025; 21 sold, a sell-through rate of 100%. Across 21 sales with a published price, the typical result was $64Sign up free to see to $224Sign up free to see (median $128Sign up free to see). Untitled holds the top price on file: $938Sign up free to see at Rago Auctions (March 2020). The houses with the most results are Capsule Auctions (20) and Rago Auctions (1).

$938≈ £793≈ €866Sign uprecord price · incl. premiumUntitledRago Auctions21auction results2020–2025years recorded100%sold$128Sign up free to seemedian price

Martha McKay paintings prices at a glance

Auction results
21 2020–2025
Price range
$64–$938Sign up free to see
Median price
$128Sign up free to see 21 sold
Most recent sale
$90Sign up free to see Feb 2025, Capsule Auctions
Record sale
$938Sign up free to see 2020, Rago Auctions

Recent sales: Untitled Abstract Compositions, Group of 3 · Ashur · Pair of Portraits

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Auction results
21
Sold rate
100%
Active at auction
2020–2025
Median price
$128Sign up free to see
Record price
$938Sign up free to see Untitled, Rago Auctions, Mar 2020

Top auction houses: Capsule Auctions (20), Rago Auctions (1)

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  1. Untitled Abstract Compositions, Group of 3 by Martha McKay, mixed media on card, sold Feb 2025
    Untitled Abstract Compositions, Group of 3
    Mixed media · Board
    sheet (largest): 5 x 7 inches
    Capsule Auctions · · Lot 61
    $90≈ £72≈ €87Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $100–300View at Capsule Auctions ↗
  2. Untitled Abstract Compositions (2 works) by Martha McKay, mixed media, sold Jan 2025
    Untitled Abstract Compositions (2 works)
    Mixed media
    sheet (larger): 11 x 8 inches
    Capsule Auctions · · Lot 146
    $64≈ £51≈ €62Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $100–200View at Capsule Auctions ↗
  3. Geometric Compositions, Group of 2 by Martha McKay, oil on canvas, sold Jan 2025
    Geometric Compositions, Group of 2
    Oil · Canvas
    large: 18 1/2 x 10 7/8 inches
    Capsule Auctions · · Lot 143
    $64≈ £51≈ €62Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $100–200View at Capsule Auctions ↗
  4. Pair of Portraits by Martha McKay, oil on canvas, sold Jan 2025
    Pair of Portraits
    Oil · Canvas
    each: 12 1/8 x 12 1/8 inches
    Capsule Auctions · · Lot 117
    $64≈ £51≈ €62Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $100–200View at Capsule Auctions ↗
  5. Ashur by Martha McKay, 1957, oil on canvas, sold Jan 2025
    Ashur, 1957
    Oil · Canvas
    24 x 17 3/4 inches
    Capsule Auctions · · Lot 80
    $64≈ £51≈ €62Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $100–200View at Capsule Auctions ↗
  6. Untitled (Red and Blue Composition) by Martha McKay, oil on panel, sold Nov 2024
    Untitled (Red and Blue Composition)
    Oil · Panel
    18 1/4 x 16 inches
    Capsule Auctions · · Lot 71
    $64≈ £51≈ €61Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $200–400View at Capsule Auctions ↗
  7. Untitled by Martha McKay, paint and paper collage on canvas (unstretched), sold Nov 2024
    Untitled
    Mixed media · Canvas
    28 x 34 inches
    Capsule Auctions · · Lot 24
    $192≈ £152≈ €182Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $100–200View at Capsule Auctions ↗
  8. Maya by Martha McKay, 1957, mixed media, sold Nov 2024
    Maya, 1957
    Mixed media
    sight: 13 x 9 1/2 inches
    Capsule Auctions · · Lot 69
    $77≈ £61≈ €73Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $100–200View at Capsule Auctions ↗
  9. Untitled by Martha McKay, oil on canvas, sold Nov 2024
    Untitled
    Oil · Canvas
    47 1/2 x 85 inches
    Capsule Auctions · · Lot 64
    $128≈ £101≈ €122Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $200–400View at Capsule Auctions ↗
  10. Untitled (Composition) by Martha McKay, mixed media on canvas, sold Nov 2024
    Untitled (Composition)
    Mixed media · Canvas
    77 x 32 1/2 inches
    Capsule Auctions · · Lot 59
    $90≈ £71≈ €85Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $200–400View at Capsule Auctions ↗
  11. Untitled (Forms in Brown, Red, and Orange) by Martha McKay, oil and paper collage on canvas, sold Oct 2024
    Untitled (Forms in Brown, Red, and Orange)
    Oil · Canvas
    26 x 36 inches
    Capsule Auctions · · Lot 68
    $288≈ £221≈ €265Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,000–2,000View at Capsule Auctions ↗
  12. Untitled (Blue Composition) by Martha McKay, oil on canvas, sold Oct 2024
    Untitled (Blue Composition)
    Oil · Canvas
    24 x 22 inches
    Capsule Auctions · · Lot 60
    $224≈ £172≈ €206Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,000–2,000View at Capsule Auctions ↗
  13. Blue Green Composition by Martha McKay, oil on canvas with paper (unstretched), sold Oct 2024
    Blue Green Composition
    Oil · Canvas
    72 x 111 inches
    Capsule Auctions · · Lot 53
    $320≈ £246≈ €294Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $400–600View at Capsule Auctions ↗
  14. Composition with Yellow by Martha McKay, c. 1978, oil on canvas (unstretched), sold Oct 2024
    Composition with Yellow, c. 1978
    Oil · Canvas
    75 x 108 inches
    Capsule Auctions · · Lot 43
    $128≈ £98≈ €118Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $400–600View at Capsule Auctions ↗
  15. Once Upon a Time by Martha McKay, 1958, oil on panel, sold Oct 2024
    Once Upon a Time, 1958
    Oil · Panel
    19 x 15¼ inches
    Capsule Auctions · · Lot 34
    $192≈ £147≈ €177Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $400–600View at Capsule Auctions ↗
  16. Corner in Montmartre by Martha McKay, oil on canvas, sold Sep 2024
    Corner in Montmartre
    Oil · Canvas
    18 x 24 inches
    Capsule Auctions · · Lot 31
    $64≈ £48≈ €58Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $200–400View at Capsule Auctions ↗
  17. Untitled (Blue Green Composition) by Martha McKay, oil on canvas, sold Sep 2024
    Untitled (Blue Green Composition)
    Oil · Canvas
    32 x 22 inches
    Capsule Auctions · · Lot 214
    $384≈ £292≈ €346Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $400–600View at Capsule Auctions ↗
  18. Untitled (Blue Green Composition) by Martha McKay, oil on canvas, sold Sep 2024
    Untitled (Blue Green Composition)
    Oil · Canvas
    32 x 22 inches
    Capsule Auctions · · Lot 22
    $128≈ £97≈ €115Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $400–600View at Capsule Auctions ↗
  19. Untitled (Woman Nude) by Martha McKay, 1954, oil on canvas (unstretched), sold Sep 2024
    Untitled (Woman Nude), 1954
    Oil · Canvas
    39 x 32 inches
    Capsule Auctions · · Lot 18
    $224≈ £170≈ €202Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $100–200View at Capsule Auctions ↗
  20. Untitled (Purple Composition) by Martha McKay, 1981, oil on canvas, sold Jun 2024
    Untitled (Purple Composition), 1981
    Oil · Canvas
    29 x 34½ inches
    Capsule Auctions · · Lot 20
    $256≈ £202≈ €239Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $400–600View at Capsule Auctions ↗
  21. Untitled by Martha McKay, oil on canvas, sold Mar 2020
    Untitled
    Oil · Canvas
    32 h x 24 w in (81 x 61 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 279
    $938≈ £793≈ €866Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $600View at Rago Auctions ↗

Questions about Martha McKay paintings

How much is a Martha McKay painting worth?

Martha McKay paintings in ArtSell’s records have sold for between $64 and $938, with a median of $128; half of the 21 priced sales were between $64 and $224. These are past auction results, not a valuation: size, medium, condition and provenance all change what a particular work brings.

What is the most expensive Martha McKay painting sold at auction?

The highest price recorded is $938 for “Untitled”, sold at Rago Auctions in March 2020.

How much do Martha McKay paintings sell for?

In the last five years the median was $128 across 20 sales. Over the whole record (2020–2025) the median is $128.

How often do Martha McKay paintings sell at auction?

100% of the 21 paintings offered at auction in our records sold.

Where are Martha McKay paintings sold?

Most of the 21 recorded results come from Capsule Auctions (20), Rago Auctions (1). Every result on this page links to its auction catalogue.

How can I sell a Martha McKay painting?

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