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# Barbara McGivern (1945–2019)

Barbara McGivern is a Canadian artist with 58 auction lots recorded since 2020, median price $482.

A work by Barbara McGivern sold in 2022 for $1,069, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Barbara McGivern work worth?

Across 54 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Barbara McGivern work is $482.

The median Barbara McGivern painting sells for $482 across 48 lots.

The median Barbara McGivern work on paper sells for $307 across 2 lots.

The median Barbara McGivern sculpture sells for $478 across 1 lots.

Large (over 120 cm) Barbara McGivern paintings typically sell for $352–$531 (the middle half of 26 sold lots).

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 53 | $482 | $1,892 | 90.6% | 2024-06-06 |
| Works on Paper | 2 | $307 | $307 | — | 2022-04-05 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 1 | $478 | $478 | — | 2022-04-05 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $1,069 | $1,892 | — | 2022-08-10 |

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 13 | $310–$550 | $344 | $998 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 26 | $352–$531 | $482 | $1,892 |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2021 | $1,892 |
| Paintings | 2022 | $1,069 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2022 | $478 |
| Works on Paper | 2022 | $307 |
| Works on Paper | 2022 | $307 |

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 McGivern worth?

Across 54 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Barbara McGivern work is $482. The median Barbara McGivern painting sells for $482 across 48 lots. The median Barbara McGivern work on paper sells for $307 across 2 lots. The median Barbara McGivern sculpture sells for $478 across 1 lots. Large (over 120 cm) Barbara McGivern paintings typically sell for $352–$531 (the middle half of 26 sold lots).

### What is the average price of a Barbara McGivern painting?

Based on 48 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Barbara McGivern painting is $482.

### What is Barbara McGivern's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Barbara McGivern painting is $1,892.

### What is the average price of a large Barbara McGivern painting?

Based on 26 sold lots, the median auction price of a large Barbara McGivern painting (large (over 120 cm)) is $482, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

### What is the average price of a medium Barbara McGivern painting?

Based on 13 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Barbara McGivern painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $344, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

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

Barbara McGivern's auction record is $1,892, set in 2021.

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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.