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William Darling McKay, William Darling McKay, 1844 - 1924. Artist (Self-portrait in his studio)

William Darling McKay

British · 1844–1924 · Painter

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17auction results2017–2026years recorded76%sold (13)$1.7kSign up free to seemedian price

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Record prices

  1. William Darling McKay, A REST BY THE WAY, oil on canvasA REST BY THE WAYLyon & Turnbull · £3,000≈ $3,792≈ €3,314Sign up to see
  2. William Darling McKay, TATTIE HAWKING, oil on panelTATTIE HAWKINGLyon & Turnbull · £2,125≈ $2,862≈ €2,354Sign up to see
  3. In the Hayfields, Gray WeatherBrunk Auctions · $1,900≈ £1,377≈ €1,569Sign up to see

William Darling McKay’s highest prices recorded at auction, ranked in US dollars at each sale-date exchange rate and shown in the currency of the sale (with the buyer’s premium where the house publishes it).

ArtSell has recorded 17 auction results for William Darling McKay between 2017 and 2026, of which 13 sold (76%). Recorded sale prices range from $181Sign up free to see to $3.8kSign up free to see. The highest price recorded is $3.8kSign up free to see for A REST BY THE WAY at Lyon & Turnbull in July 2020. The most common medium is oil paintings (17 lots). Most results come from Lyon & Turnbull (11), Toovey's (1) and Olympia Auctions (1).

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  1. William Darling McKay, HAYMAKING, oil on canvas
    HAYMAKING
    Oil · Canvas
    41cm x 56cm (16in x 22in)
    Lyon & Turnbull · · Lot 14
    £1,397≈ $1,880≈ €1,615Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £1,000–1,500View at Lyon & Turnbull ↗
  2. William Darling McKay, THE MESSAGE, oil on canvas
    THE MESSAGE
    Oil · Canvas
    40.5cm x 33cm (16in x 13in)
    Lyon & Turnbull · · Lot 58
    £1,270≈ $1,709≈ €1,468Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £1,000–1,500View at Lyon & Turnbull ↗
  3. William Darling McKay, THE PEFFER SANDS, oil on canvas
    THE PEFFER SANDS
    Oil · Canvas
    51cm x 66cm (20in x 26in)
    Lyon & Turnbull · · Lot 64
    £1,270≈ $1,709≈ €1,468Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £1,000–1,500View at Lyon & Turnbull ↗
  4. William Darling McKay, Haymaking, oil on canvas laid on board
    Haymaking
    Oil · Canvas
    26 x 36.5cm; framed 38.5 x 48.5cm
    Sworders · · Lot 158
    £450≈ $603≈ €519HammerSign up free to seeEst. £300–500View at Sworders ↗
  5. William Darling McKay, AN AFTERNOON STROLL, oil on canvas
    AN AFTERNOON STROLL
    Oil · Canvas
    30.5cm x 41cm (12in x 16in)
    Lyon & Turnbull · · Lot 10
    £635≈ $847≈ €726Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £600–800View at Lyon & Turnbull ↗
  6. William Darling McKay, Eventide, oil on panel
    Eventide
    Oil · Panel
    18 x 28cm
    Olympia Auctions · · Lot 33
    £190≈ $250≈ €227HammerSign up free to seeView at Olympia Auctions ↗
  7. William Darling McKay, Across the Sands, oil on board
    Across the Sands
    Oil · Board
    22cm x 32cm
    Chorley's · · Lot 872
    £140≈ $181≈ €167HammerSign up free to seeEst. £100–150View at Chorley's ↗
  8. William Darling McKay, POTATO HARVESTING, EAST LOTHIAN, oil on canvas
    POTATO HARVESTING, EAST LOTHIAN
    Oil · Canvas
    41cm x 56cm (16in x 22in)
    Lyon & Turnbull · · Lot 16
    £1,008≈ $1,287≈ €1,185Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £600–900View at Lyon & Turnbull ↗
  9. In the Hayfields, Gray Weather
    Oil · Canvas
    12-3/4 x 18-5/8 in.
    Brunk Auctions · · Lot 530
    $1,900≈ £1,377≈ €1,569HammerSign up free to seeEst. $800–1,200View at Brunk Auctions ↗
  10. William Darling McKay, TATTIE HAWKING, oil on panel
    TATTIE HAWKING
    Oil · Panel
    24cm x 35cm (9.5in x 13.75in)
    Lyon & Turnbull · · Lot 123
    £2,125≈ $2,862≈ €2,354Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £1,000–1,500View at Lyon & Turnbull ↗

William Darling McKay paintings (17)William Darling McKay oil paintings (17)

William Darling McKay: quick facts

What is the highest price paid for a work by William Darling McKay at auction?

$3,792Sign up free to see, for A REST BY THE WAY at Lyon & Turnbull (July 2020) — the highest price in ArtSell’s records.

What is a typical auction price for William Darling McKay?

The median sale price is $1.7kSign up free to see across 13 priced sales. Prices vary by medium, size and date — see the price chart & statistics.

How many works by William Darling McKay have sold at auction?

13 of 17 recorded lots sold between 2017 and 2026.

Which auction houses sell William Darling McKay?

Lyon & Turnbull, Toovey's and Olympia Auctions account for the most recorded results. Lyon & Turnbull · Toovey's · Olympia Auctions

About William Darling McKay

In museum collections

  • William Darling McKay, William Darling McKay, 1844 - 1924. Artist (Self-portrait in his studio)William Darling McKay, 1844 - 1924. Artist (Self-portrait in his studio)
    National Galleries Scotland · Public domain
  • William Darling McKay, Field Working in SpringField Working in Spring, 1878
    National Galleries Scotland · Public domain
  • William Darling McKay, HaymakersHaymakers
    National Galleries Scotland · Public domain
  • William Darling McKay, Green LandscapeGreen Landscape
    National Galleries Scotland · Public domain

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