Barbara Balmer (1929–2017)
Barbara Balmer is a Scottish artist with 19 auction lots recorded since 2011, median price $845. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.
A work by Barbara Balmer sold in 2026 for $1,140, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Barbara Balmer on OpeningBid →What is a Barbara Balmer work worth?
Across 19 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Barbara Balmer work is $845.
The median Barbara Balmer work on paper sells for $804 across 10 lots.
The median Barbara Balmer painting sells for $890 across 8 lots.
Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
Price breakdown by category
| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 1 | — | — | 0% | — |
| Paintings | 8 | $890† | $4,627 | — | 2026-03-31 |
| Works on Paper | 10 | $804 | $3,147 | — | 2026-02-11 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Price by size
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 7 | $711–$1,350 | $845 | $3,147 |
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2026 | $4,627 |
| Paintings | 2024 | $4,489 |
| Works on Paper | 2022 | $3,147 |
| Works on Paper | 2022 | $1,716 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Barbara Balmer worth?
Across 19 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Barbara Balmer work is $845. The median Barbara Balmer work on paper sells for $804 across 10 lots. The median Barbara Balmer painting sells for $890 across 8 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Barbara Balmer's auction record?
Barbara Balmer's auction record is $6,148, set in 2023.
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