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Paul McCartney

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The case

Paul McCartney has been a committed painter for several decades, finding his work on canvas both a respite from the world and another outlet for his drive to create art.

Source: Bolero, Number 3, Summer 2026, page 68

The commentary

At SOLO CVS in Madrid, everything revolves around contemporary art. Large-scale works by Paul McCarthy are on display until 11 July 2026.

Paul McCartney’s original paintings and signed prints frequently cross the auction block, with his signed abstract and limited-edition prints typically ranging between USD 2,500 to USD 15,000, while his rare original paintings have been known to reach as much as USD 81,297, set in 2009 at Phillips London for his painting titled “Surfers Against Sewage”. (MutualArt)

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