Barbara Tribe (1913–2000)
What is Barbara Tribe’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 31 auction results for Barbara Tribe at 9 houses since 2010. Over the last 24 months the median price was $4,361 including buyer’s premium (middle half $3,144–$21,451, n=10). The auction record is $40,397 for Caprice (2025, Smith & Singer). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Caprice, 1935 | Bronze | $40,397 | Smith & Singer | Nov 2025 |
| 2 | Medusa, 1931 | Bronze | $31,427 | Christie's | Feb 2025 |
| 3 | Medusa, 1931 | Bronze | $22,567 | Menzies Art Brands | Aug 2025 |
| 4 | Lovers II, 1936 | Bronze on marble base | $18,105 | Menzies Art Brands | May 2026 |
| 5 | Arum Lily | Bronze | $4,868 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Nov 2025 |
| 6 | Red Setter Puppy | Bronze | $3,854 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Nov 2025 |
| 7 | Malinee Yoga, 1973 | Bronze | $3,448 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Nov 2025 |
| 8 | Malinee Standing, 1973 | Bronze | $3,043 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Nov 2025 |
| 9 | Mother and Child | Bronze | $1,785 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Nov 2025 |
| 10 | Malinee, Thailand, 1973 | Bronze | $1,739 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Feb 2012 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture | 13 | $3,448 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Small (under 50 cm) | 12 | $2,414 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 31 results from 9 houses · How we compute these figures
Barbara Tribe is an Australian artist with 34 auction lots recorded since 2010, median price $1,739. 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 Tribe sold in 2026 for $18,105, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
See the full Barbara Tribe record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
View Barbara Tribe on OpeningBid →What is a Barbara Tribe work worth?
Across 19 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Barbara Tribe work is $1,739.
The median Barbara Tribe sculpture sells for $2,289 across 26 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) Barbara Tribe sculptures typically sell for $1,264–$4,450 (the middle half of 23 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2 | — | — | 0% | — |
| Sculpture & Installation | 33 | $2,289†‡ | $40,397 | 78.8% | 2026-05-07 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Price by size
Sculpture & Installation
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 23 | $1,264–$4,450†‡ | $2,159†‡ | $31,427 |
† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2025 | $40,397 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2025 | $31,427 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Barbara Tribe worth?
Across 19 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Barbara Tribe work is $1,739. The median Barbara Tribe sculpture sells for $2,289 across 26 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Barbara Tribe sculptures typically sell for $1,264–$4,450 (the middle half of 23 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 Tribe sculpture?
Based on 26 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Barbara Tribe sculpture is $2,289. 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 Tribe's most expensive sculpture?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Barbara Tribe sculpture is $40,397.
What is the average price of a small Barbara Tribe sculpture?
Based on 23 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Barbara Tribe sculpture (small (under 50 cm)) is $2,159, 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 Barbara Tribe's auction record?
Barbara Tribe's auction record is $40,397, set in 2025.
See the full Barbara Tribe record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
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