Barbara Kruger (b. 1945)
Barbara Kruger is an American artist with 38 auction lots recorded since 1998, median price $13,968.
A work by Barbara Kruger sold in 2020 for $32,760, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Barbara Kruger on OpeningBid →What is a Barbara Kruger work worth?
Across 36 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Barbara Kruger work is $13,968.
The median Barbara Kruger print sells for $4,000 across 18 lots.
The median Barbara Kruger photograph sells for $29,065 across 11 lots.
Price breakdown by category
| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 20 | $4,000 | $136,318 | 90% | 2025-05-15 |
| Photography | 11 | $29,065 | $72,247 | — | 2026-03-18 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $120,993 | $136,318 | — | 2014-05-14 |
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 11 | $1,540–$5,537 | $2,500 | $17,562 |
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 2014 | $136,318 |
| Prints & Editions | 2012 | $107,644 |
| Photography | 2016 | $72,247 |
| Photography | 2020 | $43,750 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Barbara Kruger worth?
Across 36 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Barbara Kruger work is $13,968. The median Barbara Kruger print sells for $4,000 across 18 lots. The median Barbara Kruger photograph sells for $29,065 across 11 lots.
What is the average price of a Barbara Kruger print?
Based on 18 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Barbara Kruger print is $4,000.
What is Barbara Kruger's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Barbara Kruger print is $136,318.
What is the average price of a Barbara Kruger photograph?
Based on 11 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Barbara Kruger photograph is $29,065.
What is Barbara Kruger's most expensive photograph?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Barbara Kruger photograph is $72,247.
What is the average price of a medium Barbara Kruger print?
Based on 11 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Barbara Kruger print (medium (50–120 cm)) is $2,500, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
What is Barbara Kruger's auction record?
Barbara Kruger's auction record is $136,318, set in 2014.
See the full Barbara Kruger record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
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