Michael McCarthy Auction Prices and Value Guide
Michael McCarthy auction prices are tracked in Appraisily's artist market index, with source-directory coverage of 134 records. Use this page to review sold-lot activity, market context, and valuation factors before requesting a formal appraisal.
Michael McCarthy auction prices: quick answer
Michael McCarthy auction prices depend on medium, size, date, condition, provenance, edition details, attribution confidence, and recent comparable auction sales.
- Artist
- Michael McCarthy
- Source records
- 134
- Market update
- 2026-02-06
Michael McCarthy market snapshot
Michael McCarthy shows solid auction liquidity with 94 tracked lots. Median realized sale is around $220. Category concentration is still broad or sparse. Last 12 months recorded 7 sales. Latest recorded sale: 2025-07-31.
Realized price distribution
- Under $1,000 (96.2% · 76 sales)
- $1,000 to $10,000 (3.8% · 3 sales)
- $10,000+ (0.0% · 0 sales)
- Median sale (last 12 months)
- $180
- Sales recorded (last 12 months)
- 7
- Median shift vs prior year
- +2.9%
- Latest recorded sale
- 2025-07-31
Michael McCarthy appraisal factors
Michael McCarthy auction prices should be read against comparable works with similar medium, size, date, condition, provenance, and attribution confidence.
Common auction categories
- Fine art and paintings
- Works on paper and prints
- Sculpture and mixed media
- Decorative art and editions
Value drivers
- Medium, size, date, and period within the artist career
- Condition, restoration history, and surface quality
- Signature, inscriptions, edition details, and attribution confidence
- Provenance, exhibition history, and catalogue references
- Recent comparable auction sales for similar works
- Subject matter, rarity, and demand in the current market
Appraisal caveats
- Public auction records are a starting point, not a final appraisal.
- Private sales, incomplete feeds, and attribution changes may not be fully represented.
- Authentication and condition can materially change value.
Recent sale records
Selected public auction records currently in the Appraisily lot index. Use them as market context, then request a formal appraisal before you sell, insure, or donate.
michael mccarthy oil on board western village scene 14 5 x 19 5 cm · Woodlands Auctions · 2026-02-18 michael mccarthy oil on board western village scene 14 5 x 19 5 cm Woodlands Auctions · 2026-02-18
michael mccarthy lake landscape · Leonard Joel · 2025-07-31 michael mccarthy lake landscape Leonard Joel · 2025-07-31
michael mccarthy ayers rock central australia · Leonard Joel · 2025-06-26 michael mccarthy ayers rock central australia Leonard Joel · 2025-06-26
michael mccarthy born 1940 roadside gums wee jasper country · Gibson's · 2025-06-23 michael mccarthy born 1940 roadside gums wee jasper country Gibson's · 2025-06-23
michael mccarthy ireland australia born 1940 · Aalders Auctions · 2025-06-18 michael mccarthy ireland australia born 1940 Aalders Auctions · 2025-06-18
michael mccarthy born 1940 summer sky donegal ireland 1997 · Gibson's · 2025-03-18 michael mccarthy born 1940 summer sky donegal ireland 1997 Gibson's · 2025-03-18
Data basis
This page is built from Appraisily's public auction market index. Private transactions, incomplete sale feeds, and attribution changes may not be fully represented.
Artist value FAQ
How much is Michael McCarthy worth?
Comparable public auction sales are the best starting point, but final value depends on the specific artwork, condition, size, medium, provenance, and attribution confidence.
Can Appraisily value my Michael McCarthy artwork?
Yes. Appraisily can review photos, dimensions, signatures, condition, provenance, and comparable market data to prepare a current valuation.