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# 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.

## 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. The full sale history is in the OpeningBid app (free sign-up).

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

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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.