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# Barbara Crane (1928–2019)

Barbara Crane is an American artist with 11 auction lots recorded since 2021, median price $151. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Barbara Crane is recorded as sold in 2026 for $151; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Barbara Crane work worth?

Across 4 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Barbara Crane work is $151.

The median Barbara Crane photograph sells for $139 across 2 lots.

Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Photography | 2 | $139‡ | $151‡ | — | 2026-08-30 |

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Photography | 2026 | $151‡ |
| Photography | 2026 | $128 |

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

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 Crane worth?

Across 4 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Barbara Crane work is $151. The median Barbara Crane photograph sells for $139 across 2 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Barbara Crane's auction record?

Barbara Crane's auction record is $687, set in 2021.

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Data last updated 2026-11-02. OpeningBid tracks 15,390,829 auction lots from 577 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Barbara Crane auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/barbara-crane (updated 2026-11-02).

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.