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# Barbara Kasten (b. 1936)

## What is Barbara Kasten’s work worth? {#value}

As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 52 auction results for Barbara Kasten at 11 houses since 2006. Over the last 24 months the median price was $3,800 including buyer’s premium (middle half $1,524–$3,960, n=21). The auction record is $11,250 for Construct X-B (2019, Swann Auction Galleries). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Construct X-B, 1982 | Dye transfer print | $11,250 | Swann Auction Galleries | Apr 2019 |
| 2 | Select Images, from Construct and Metaphase series, 1936 | Pencil | $11,250 | Bonhams | Apr 2016 |
| 3 | Construction 33, 1936 | Pencil | $11,050 | Swann Auction Galleries | Feb 2022 |
| 4 | Construct NYC-9, 1936 | Pencil | $10,700 | Bonhams | May 2020 |
| 5 | Architectural Site 10, December 22, 1986, 1986 | Cibachrome print | $10,053 | Christie's | Jul 2008 |
| 6 | Construct XXIII, 1983 | Hand coloring | $10,000 | Rago Arts | May 2021 |
| 7 | Construct III-A, 1980 | Polaroid | $9,375 | Swann Auction Galleries | Oct 2020 |
| 8 | Architectural Site 7, July 14, 1986, 1936 | Pencil | $8,750 | Swann Auction Galleries | Oct 2015 |
| 9 | Construct 34, 1986 | Hand coloring | $8,750 | Wright | Sep 2018 |
| 10 | Construct III-C, 1936 | Unique Polaroid print | $8,125 | Swann Auction Galleries | Feb 2015 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Photographs | 20 | $4,826 |
| Other | 24 | $3,800 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 21 | $6,250 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 16 | $4,428 |

Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 52 results from 11 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Barbara Kasten is an American artist with 65 auction lots recorded since 2006, median price $4,410. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Barbara Kasten sold in 2025 for $4,826, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Barbara Kasten work worth?

Across 52 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Barbara Kasten work is $4,410.

The median Barbara Kasten photograph sells for $5,250 across 21 lots.

The median Barbara Kasten work on paper sells for $4,445 across 13 lots.

The median Barbara Kasten print sells for $3,262 across 7 lots.

Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 8 | $3,262 | $11,050 | 87.5% | 2025-11-21 |
| Works on Paper | 15 | $4,445 | $11,250 | 86.7% | 2025-07-31 |
| Photography | 26 | $5,250†‡ | $11,250 | 80.8% | 2025-12-16 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $11,250 | $11,250 | — | 2022-02-10 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 5 | $275–$8,750 | $6,250 | $11,050 |

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 6 | $2,618–$4,324 | $3,377 | $4,826 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 7 | $4,618–$8,815 | $5,670 | $11,250 |

### Photography

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 10 | $4,410–$7,844‡ | $5,019‡ | $11,250 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 10 | $5,010–$8,312† | $6,500† | $10,053 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Photography | 2019 | $11,250 |
| Works on Paper | 2016 | $11,250 |
| Prints & Editions | 2022 | $11,050 |
| Works on Paper | 2020 | $10,700 |
| Photography | 2008 | $10,053 |
| Prints & Editions | 2015 | $8,750 |

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 Kasten worth?

Across 52 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Barbara Kasten work is $4,410. The median Barbara Kasten photograph sells for $5,250 across 21 lots. The median Barbara Kasten work on paper sells for $4,445 across 13 lots. The median Barbara Kasten print sells for $3,262 across 7 lots. Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.

### What is the average price of a Barbara Kasten photograph?

Based on 21 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Barbara Kasten photograph is $5,250. Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.

### What is Barbara Kasten's most expensive photograph?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Barbara Kasten photograph is $11,250.

### What is the average price of a Barbara Kasten work on paper?

Based on 13 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Barbara Kasten work on paper is $4,445.

### What is Barbara Kasten's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Barbara Kasten work on paper is $11,250.

### What is the average price of a small Barbara Kasten photograph?

Based on 10 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Barbara Kasten photograph (small (under 50 cm)) is $5,019, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is the average price of a medium Barbara Kasten photograph?

Based on 10 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Barbara Kasten photograph (medium (50–120 cm)) is $6,500, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

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

Barbara Kasten's auction record is $11,250, set in 2016.

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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, “Barbara Kasten auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/barbara-kasten (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.