What is a Roy McMakin work worth?
b. 1956 · Price guide from past auction results
Half of the 82 works by Roy McMakin with a published auction price sold between $1,669Sign up free to see and $6,072Sign up free to see, and the median is $3,600Sign up free to see. In the last five years the median was $4,375Sign up free to see across 41 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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Roy McMakin prices by medium
- Auction results
- 87
- Sold rate
- 94%
- Active at auction
- 2007–2026
- Median price
- $3.6kSign up free to see
- Record price
- $25.4kSign up free to see Sectional sofa from the El Vuelo Residence, Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA), Mar 2025
| Medium | Priced sales | Typical range | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 14 | $2.4k–$5.9kSign up free to see | $3.9kSign up free to see |
| Sculpture | 7 | $4.9k–$6.2kSign up free to see | $5.4kSign up free to see |
| Works on Paper | 2 | $325–$532Sign up free to see | $429Sign up free to see |
Top auction houses: Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) (78), Wright (8), Rago Auctions (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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mid-size (30–75 cm) | 8 | $1.7k–$4.4kSign up free to see | $3.4kSign up free to see |
| Large (75–150 cm) | 20 | $2.9k–$6.7kSign up free to see | $5.2kSign up free to see |
| Very large (over 150 cm) | 13 | $2.5k–$10.2kSign up free to see | $3.5kSign up free to see |
Recent Roy McMakin sales
- Breadbox, lacquered maple, stainless steel — $5,376Sign up free to see, Wright, Aug 13, 2026
- Cove dining chairs, set of six, cherry, laminated cherry — $3,990Sign up free to see, Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA), Jul 15, 2026
- Cove dining table, maple, laminated maple — $1,330Sign up free to see, Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA), Jul 15, 2026
- Dining table, Douglas fir — $3,192Sign up free to see, Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA), Jul 15, 2026
- Living Room Set, upholstery, lacquered wood, maple, oak, enameled steel — $23,040Sign up free to see, Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA), Jul 15, 2026
- Sofa, upholstery, elm — $10,240Sign up free to see, Wright, May 21, 2026
- Simple chairs, pair, Eastern maple and enamel paint — $5,376Sign up free to see, Wright, Apr 28, 2026
- Table and Simple chair, Eastern maple and enamel paint — $8,320Sign up free to see, Wright, Apr 28, 2026
Questions about Roy McMakin prices
What is a Roy McMakin work worth?
Based on 82 priced auction sales recorded by ArtSell, works by Roy McMakin have sold for a median of $3,600, and half of them sold between $1,669 and $6,072. 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 Roy McMakin sold at auction?
The highest price in ArtSell’s records is $25,400 for “Sectional sofa from the El Vuelo Residence” at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) in March 2025.
Which Roy McMakin medium sells for the most?
By median price, sculpture lead with $5,376 (7 sales).
How often do Roy McMakin works sell at auction?
94% of the 87 lots recorded between 2007 and 2026 sold.
How can I sell a Roy McMakin work?
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Of the 87 lots by Roy McMakin recorded at auction between 2007 and 2026, 82 found a buyer (94%).
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