> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/barbara-newcomb · updated 2026-11-01

# Barbara Newcomb (1936–2020)

Barbara Newcomb is an American artist with 10 auction lots recorded since 2010, median price $39. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by Barbara Newcomb sold in 2025 for $309, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Barbara Newcomb work worth?

Across 8 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Barbara Newcomb work is $39.

The median Barbara Newcomb print sells for $38 across 7 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 | 8 | $38† | $309 | 87.5% | 2025-09-10 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 7 | $32–$280† | $38† | $309 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 2025 | $309 |
| Prints & Editions | 2025 | $280 |

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 Newcomb worth?

Across 8 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Barbara Newcomb work is $39. The median Barbara Newcomb print sells for $38 across 7 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

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

Barbara Newcomb's auction record is $309, set in 2025.

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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 Newcomb auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/barbara-newcomb (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.