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# Barbara Warren (1925–2017)

## What is Barbara Warren’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 71 auction results for Barbara Warren at 4 houses since 1996. Over the last 24 months the median price was $2,301 including buyer’s premium (middle half $1,641–$3,263, n=10). The auction record is $10,223 for Late Summer Grass (2011, James Adam Salesrooms). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

**Top auction records: paintings, drawings & sculpture**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Late Summer Grass, 1981 | Oil on canvas | $10,223 | James Adam Salesrooms | Sep 2011 |
| 2 | Gable End, Slieve Mór | Oil on canvas | $5,651 | James Adam Salesrooms | Sep 2007 |
| 3 | Beach from Memory, Connemara | Oil on canvas | $5,581 | James Adam Salesrooms | Nov 2017 |
| 4 | YOUNG GIRL IN LANDSCAPE | Oil on canvas | $5,447 | deVeres Art Auctions | Oct 2020 |
| 5 | Galway Market | Oil on board | $4,582 | James Adam Salesrooms | Dec 2012 |
| 6 | Howth Village, Co. Dublin | Oil on board | $3,994 | James Adam Salesrooms | Sep 2026 |
| 7 | 20th Century Connemara | Oil on canvas | $3,521 | James Adam Salesrooms | Sep 1999 |
| 8 | Achill Currachs | Oil on canvas | $3,481 | James Adam Salesrooms | Jun 2022 |
| 9 | Harbour in Connemara | Oil on canvas | $3,440 | James Adam Salesrooms | Mar 2026 |
| 10 | Winter Sun | Oil on canvas | $3,395 | James Adam Salesrooms | May 2025 |


**Median price by medium (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 42 | $1,686 |
| Works on paper | 16 | $566 |
| Other | 6 | $523 |

**Median price by size (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 29 | $2,023 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 38 | $718 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 71 results from 4 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Barbara Warren is an Irish artist with 110 auction lots recorded since 1996, median price $913. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by Barbara Warren sold in 2026 for a hammer price of $9,496 (buyer's premium not included), according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Barbara Warren work worth?

Across 71 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Barbara Warren work is $913.

The median Barbara Warren painting sells for $1,607 across 47 lots.

The median Barbara Warren work on paper sells for $566 across 18 lots.

The median Barbara Warren print sells for $830 across 2 lots.

Medium (50–120 cm) Barbara Warren paintings typically sell for $980–$3,450 (the middle half of 28 sold 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 | 4 | $830 | $913 | 50% | 2010-12-06 |
| Paintings | 69 | $1,607† | $10,223 | 68.1% | 2026-09-23 |
| Works on Paper | 23 | $566 | $1,362 | 78.3% | 2026-02-11 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 1 | $401 | $401 | — | 2022-03-29 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 4 | $7,574† | $10,223 | — | 2026-10-20 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

Barbara Warren's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (4 lots) median $830 with 50% sell-through. Paintings (69 lots) median $1,607, record $10,223. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 4 lots) the median is $7,574.

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 19 | $14–$1,607† | $892† | $3,994 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 28 | $980–$3,450† | $2,050† | $10,223 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 17 | $459–$860 | $642 | $1,362 |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2011 | $10,223 |
| Paintings | 2007 | $5,651 |
| Works on Paper | 2021 | $1,362 |
| Works on Paper | 2009 | $1,322 |
| Prints & Editions | 2010 | $913 |
| Prints & Editions | 2010 | $747 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2022 | $401 |

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 Warren worth?

Across 71 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Barbara Warren work is $913. The median Barbara Warren painting sells for $1,607 across 47 lots. The median Barbara Warren work on paper sells for $566 across 18 lots. The median Barbara Warren print sells for $830 across 2 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Barbara Warren paintings typically sell for $980–$3,450 (the middle half of 28 sold lots). Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

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

Based on 47 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Barbara Warren painting is $1,607. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

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

The highest price recorded at auction for a Barbara Warren painting is $10,223.

### What is the average price of a Barbara Warren work on paper?

Based on 18 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Barbara Warren work on paper is $566.

### What is Barbara Warren's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Barbara Warren work on paper is $1,362.

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

Based on 28 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Barbara Warren painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $2,050, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is the average price of a small Barbara Warren painting?

Based on 19 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Barbara Warren painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $892, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

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

Barbara Warren's auction record is $10,223, set in 2011.

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Data last updated 2026-11-02. OpeningBid tracks 15,390,829 auction lots from 577 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Barbara Warren auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/barbara-warren (updated 2026-11-02).

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.