Alastair Barnes
What is Alastair Barnes’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 8 auction results for Alastair Barnes at 2 houses since 2024. Over the last 24 months the median price was $353 including buyer’s premium (middle half $156–$797, n=5). The auction record is $869 for Heron (2026, Strauss and Co). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Heron | Bronze with a brown patina | $869 | Strauss and Co | Jun 2026 |
| 2 | Kingfisher | Bronze | $797 | Strauss and Co | Jun 2026 |
| 3 | Wagtail | Bronze with a brown patina | $353 | Strauss and Co | Jun 2026 |
| 4 | Alastair Barnes (South Africa, 20th C.), Mountain Scene, 2014 | Oil on canvas | $156 | Russell Kaplan Auctioneers | Dec 2024 |
| 5 | Alastair Barnes (South Africa, 20th C.), Nude Study 2, 2008 | Oil on canvas | $65 | Russell Kaplan Auctioneers | Dec 2024 |
| 6 | Alastair Barnes (South Africa, 20th C.), Lime Dawn, 2024 | — | $39 | Russell Kaplan Auctioneers | Jul 2024 |
| 7 | Alastair Barnes (South Africa, 20th C.), Chaos Riders 2, 2024 | — | $26 | Russell Kaplan Auctioneers | Jul 2024 |
| 8 | Alastair Barnes (South Africa, 20th C.), The Collar, 2024 | — | $26 | Russell Kaplan Auctioneers | Jul 2024 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 8 results from 2 houses · How we compute these figures
Alastair Barnes is a South African artist with 7 auction lots recorded since 2024, median price $196.
A work by Alastair Barnes sold in 2026 for $353, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 6 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Alastair Barnes work is $196.
The median Alastair Barnes sculpture sells for $797 across 3 lots.
Price breakdown by category
| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 3 | $797 | $869 | — | 2026-06-24 |
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2026 | $869 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2026 | $797 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Alastair Barnes worth?
Across 6 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Alastair Barnes work is $196. The median Alastair Barnes sculpture sells for $797 across 3 lots.
What is Alastair Barnes's auction record?
Alastair Barnes's auction record is $869, set in 2026.
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