Barker Fairley (1887–1986)
Barker Fairley is a Canadian artist with 54 auction lots recorded since 2007, median price $2,117. 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 Barker Fairley sold in 2026 for $5,347, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 52 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Barker Fairley work is $2,117.
The median Barker Fairley painting sells for $2,186 across 44 lots.
The median Barker Fairley print sells for $293 across 4 lots.
The median Barker Fairley work on paper sells for $531 across 2 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 | 4 | $293† | $293† | — | 2023-04-27 |
| Paintings | 44 | $2,186‡ | $14,506 | — | 2022-06-09 |
| Works on Paper | 2 | $531 | $531 | — | 2020-06-18 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Barker Fairley's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (4 lots) median $293. Paintings (44 lots) median $2,186, record $14,506. A typical Barker Fairley painting sells for around 7.5× the price of a typical print.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 12 | $2,111–$5,502‡ | $4,703‡ | $14,506 |
‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2011 | $14,506 |
| Paintings | 2010 | $9,435 |
| Works on Paper | 2020 | $531 |
| Prints & Editions | 2016 | $293† |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Barker Fairley worth?
Across 52 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Barker Fairley work is $2,117. The median Barker Fairley painting sells for $2,186 across 44 lots. The median Barker Fairley print sells for $293 across 4 lots. The median Barker Fairley work on paper sells for $531 across 2 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 Barker Fairley painting?
Based on 44 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Barker Fairley painting is $2,186. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Barker Fairley's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Barker Fairley painting is $14,506.
What is the average price of a medium Barker Fairley painting?
Based on 12 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Barker Fairley painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $4,703, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Barker Fairley's auction record?
Barker Fairley's auction record is $14,506, set in 2011.
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