> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/al-barnes · updated 2026-11-01

# Al Barnes (1937–2015)

## What is Al Barnes’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 8 auction results for Al Barnes at 3 houses since 2010. Over the last 24 months the median price was $3,072 including buyer’s premium (middle half $1,600–$3,968, n=6). The auction record is $12,800 for Bones (2026, Doyle). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

**Top auction records: paintings, drawings & sculpture**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bones, 1937 | Oil on canvas | $12,800 | Doyle | Apr 2026 |
| 2 | Sunrise Flight, 1937 | Oil on canvas | $4,096 | Bonhams | Apr 2026 |
| 3 | South Pass Sunrise, 1937 | Oil on canvas | $3,584 | Bonhams | Feb 2026 |
| 4 | Hauling Sails (First to Leeward), 1937 | Watercolor and pencil on paper | $2,560 | Bonhams | Feb 2026 |
| 5 | Plateau, 1937 | Oil on canvas | $1,280 | Bonhams | Feb 2026 |
| 6 | Pre-Race Activity, 1937 | Watercolor and pencil on paper | $640 | Bonhams | Feb 2026 |
| 7 | Crashing Waves | Gouache on paper | $59 | Skinner (Bonhams Skinner) | Nov 2010 |
| 8 | Crashing Waves | Gouache on paper | $59 | Skinner (Bonhams Skinner) | Nov 2010 |



**Median price by size (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 7 | $1,280 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 8 results from 3 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Al Barnes is an American artist with 13 auction lots recorded since 2010, median price $1,920.

A work by Al Barnes sold in 2026 for $4,096, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Al Barnes work worth?

Across 8 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Al Barnes work is $1,920.

The median Al Barnes work on paper sells for $350 across 4 lots.

The median Al Barnes painting sells for $3,840 across 4 lots.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 4 | $3,840 | $12,800 | — | 2026-04-15 |
| Works on Paper | 4 | $350 | $2,560 | — | 2026-02-12 |

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2026 | $12,800 |
| Paintings | 2026 | $4,096 |
| Works on Paper | 2026 | $2,560 |
| Works on Paper | 2026 | $640 |

The highest recorded result in each medium. The full sale history is in the OpeningBid app (free sign-up).

## Frequently asked questions

### What is a Al Barnes worth?

Across 8 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Al Barnes work is $1,920. The median Al Barnes work on paper sells for $350 across 4 lots. The median Al Barnes painting sells for $3,840 across 4 lots.

### What is Al Barnes's auction record?

Al Barnes's auction record is $12,800, set in 2026.

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Data last updated 2026-11-01. OpeningBid tracks 15,222,099 auction lots from 571 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Al Barnes auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/al-barnes (updated 2026-11-01).

Historical auction data, not investment advice. Prices are premium-inclusive USD where the buyer's premium is recorded. Figures marked † are hammer prices (buyer's premium not included); ‡ marks a price whose basis is not yet verified. Non-USD results are converted at the sale month's rate.