Barbara Rae (b. 1943)
What is Barbara Rae’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 104 auction results for Barbara Rae at 14 houses since 2007. Over the last 24 months the median price was $1,666 including buyer’s premium (middle half $978–$6,707, n=27). The auction record is $17,006 for Field Altandhu (2013, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Field Altandhu, 1943 | Mixed media | $17,006 | Christie's | Jul 2013 |
| 2 | INISHKEAS | <p>Signed and titled lower right, signed and titled to stretcher verso, mixed media with collage on paper on canvas</p> | $16,655 | Lyon & Turnbull | Mar 2026 |
| 3 | Low Tide towards Raasay, 2010 | Acrylic paint | $12,061 | Christie's | Sep 2020 |
| 4 | Downpatrick: Late Sky, 2002 | Painting | $11,806 | Christie's | May 2022 |
| 5 | Carataunas | Painting | $10,988 | Sotheby's | Sep 2019 |
| 6 | LANJARON FIELD - 1989-90 | <p>Signed lower right, mixed media on board</p> | $10,681 | Lyon & Turnbull | Aug 2025 |
| 7 | FIELD, CAMPAGNAC | Signed in pencil lower right, titled in ink lower left, mixed media on paper | $10,306 | Lyon & Turnbull | Aug 2026 |
| 8 | Spanish Orchard, 1992 | Painting | $9,445 | Christie's | May 2022 |
| 9 | Roadside - Castelfiorentino, 1943 | Mixed media | $9,276 | Christie's | Mar 2014 |
| 10 | UNTITLED (BLUE LANDSCAPE) | <p>Mixed media on paper </p> | $8,766 | Lyon & Turnbull | Mar 2026 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Other | 22 | $5,087 |
| Paintings | 16 | $4,461 |
| Works on paper | 22 | $2,726 |
| Prints | 35 | $696 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 9 | $8,766 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 48 | $2,390 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 38 | $864 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 104 results from 14 houses · How we compute these figures
Barbara Rae is a Scottish artist with 114 auction lots recorded since 2007, median price $1,804. 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 Rae sold in 2026 for $10,306, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Barbara Rae on OpeningBid →What is a Barbara Rae work worth?
Across 103 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Barbara Rae work is $1,804.
The median Barbara Rae print sells for $699 across 44 lots.
The median Barbara Rae work on paper sells for $2,726 across 27 lots.
The median Barbara Rae painting sells for $4,859 across 17 lots.
Medium (50–120 cm) Barbara Rae prints typically sell for $478–$1,393 (the middle half of 28 sold 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 | 45 | $699†‡ | $8,650 | 97.8% | 2026-08-12 |
| Paintings | 18 | $4,859 | $11,806 | 94.4% | 2023-07-12 |
| Works on Paper | 30 | $2,726†‡ | $16,655 | 90% | 2026-03-31 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 6 | $11,933 | $17,006 | — | 2026-03-31 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Barbara Rae's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (45 lots) median $699 with 97.8% sell-through. Paintings (18 lots) median $4,859, record $11,806. A typical Barbara Rae painting sells for around 7.0× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 6 lots) the median is $11,933.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 14 | $353–$669 | $532 | $961 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 28 | $478–$1,393†‡ | $816†‡ | $8,650 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 7 | $1,542–$5,070 | $3,801 | $11,806 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 9 | $2,204–$7,436 | $5,529 | $9,445 |
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 11 | $757–$2,095 | $1,101 | $2,886 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 12 | $2,828–$7,083†‡ | $4,744†‡ | $8,595 |
† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2026 | $16,655 |
| Works on Paper | 2020 | $12,061 |
| Paintings | 2022 | $11,806 |
| Paintings | 2019 | $10,988 |
| Prints & Editions | 2023 | $8,650 |
| Prints & Editions | 2022 | $3,410 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Barbara Rae worth?
Across 103 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Barbara Rae work is $1,804. The median Barbara Rae print sells for $699 across 44 lots. The median Barbara Rae work on paper sells for $2,726 across 27 lots. The median Barbara Rae painting sells for $4,859 across 17 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Barbara Rae prints typically sell for $478–$1,393 (the middle half of 28 sold 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 Rae print?
Based on 44 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Barbara Rae print is $699. 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 Rae's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Barbara Rae print is $8,650.
What is the average price of a Barbara Rae work on paper?
Based on 27 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Barbara Rae work on paper is $2,726. 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 Rae's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Barbara Rae work on paper is $16,655.
What is the average price of a Barbara Rae painting?
Based on 17 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Barbara Rae painting is $4,859.
What is Barbara Rae's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Barbara Rae painting is $11,806.
What is the average price of a medium Barbara Rae print?
Based on 28 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Barbara Rae print (medium (50–120 cm)) is $816, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. 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 small Barbara Rae print?
Based on 14 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Barbara Rae print (small (under 50 cm)) is $532, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
What is Barbara Rae's auction record?
Barbara Rae's auction record is $17,006, set in 2013.
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