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# Barkley L. Hendricks (1945–2017)

## What is Barkley L. Hendricks’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 32 auction results for Barkley L. Hendricks at 7 houses since 2010. Over the last 24 months the median price was $9,175 including buyer’s premium (middle half $4,625–$47,630, n=10). The auction record is $8,377,500 for Yocks (2023, Sotheby's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Yocks, 1975 | Acrylic paint | $8,377,500 | Sotheby's | Nov 2023 |
| 2 | Jules, 1971 | Oil and acrylic on linen | $6,150,122 | Christie's | May 2026 |
| 3 | Stanley, 1971 | Oil paint | $6,100,000 | Christie's | May 2023 |
| 4 | Mr. Johnson (Sammy From Miami), 1972 | Acrylic paint | $4,013,000 | Sotheby's | Dec 2020 |
| 5 | Vendetta, 1977 | Oil, acrylic and Magna on canvas | $3,206,000 | Phillips | May 2024 |
| 6 | Jackie Sha-La-La (Jackie Cameron), 1975 | Oil and acrylic on canvas | $2,803,000 | Sotheby's | Nov 2020 |
| 7 | Triple Portrait: World Conqueror, 2011 | Painting | $2,107,000 | Christie's | Nov 2023 |
| 8 | LATIN FROM MANHATTAN...THE BRONX ACTUALLY, 1980 | Oil and acrylic on canvas | $1,472,000 | Sotheby's | Oct 2020 |
| 9 | Selina/Star, 1980 | Oil and acrylic on linen | $937,500 | Phillips | Dec 2020 |
| 10 | The Hawk, Blah, Blah, Blah, 1945 | Oil and DayGlo on linen canvas | $132,000 | Swann Auction Galleries | Feb 2013 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 14 | $1,789,500 |
| Works on paper | 9 | $12,500 |
| Prints | 5 | $3,500 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 13 | $2,107,000 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 11 | $10,000 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 7 | $8,820 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 32 results from 7 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Barkley L. Hendricks is an American artist with 41 auction lots recorded since 2010, median price $40,800.

A work by Barkley L. Hendricks sold in 2026 for $64,000, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Barkley L. Hendricks work worth?

Across 32 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Barkley L. Hendricks work is $40,800.

The median Barkley L. Hendricks painting sells for $2,137,500 across 12 lots.

The median Barkley L. Hendricks print sells for $3,375 across 6 lots.

The median Barkley L. Hendricks work on paper sells for $28,750 across 6 lots.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 6 | $3,375 | $5,000 | — | 2025-10-03 |
| Paintings | 14 | $2.1M | $8.4M | 85.7% | 2026-06-09 |
| Works on Paper | 6 | $28,750 | $59,340 | — | 2026-02-28 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 1 | $2.1M | $2.1M | — | 2023-11-07 |
| Photography | 3 | $8,190 | $8,820 | — | 2024-12-12 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 12 | $2.5M | $8.4M | — | 2026-05-20 |

Barkley L. Hendricks's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (6 lots) median $3,375. Paintings (14 lots) median $2,137,500, record $8,377,500. A typical Barkley L. Hendricks painting sells for around 633× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 12 lots) the median is $2,455,000.

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 5 | $3,250–$4,250 | $3,500 | $5,000 |

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| large (over 120 cm) | 11 | $522,750–$5.1M | $2.8M | $8.4M |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2023 | $8.4M |
| Paintings | 2026 | $6.2M |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2023 | $2.1M |
| Works on Paper | 2026 | $59,340 |
| Works on Paper | 2020 | $44,100 |
| Photography | 2020 | $8,820 |
| Photography | 2024 | $8,190 |
| Prints & Editions | 2019 | $5,000 |

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 Barkley L. Hendricks worth?

Across 32 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Barkley L. Hendricks work is $40,800. The median Barkley L. Hendricks painting sells for $2,137,500 across 12 lots. The median Barkley L. Hendricks print sells for $3,375 across 6 lots. The median Barkley L. Hendricks work on paper sells for $28,750 across 6 lots.

### What is the average price of a Barkley L. Hendricks painting?

Based on 12 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Barkley L. Hendricks painting is $2,137,500.

### What is Barkley L. Hendricks's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Barkley L. Hendricks painting is $8,377,500.

### What is the average price of a large Barkley L. Hendricks painting?

Based on 11 sold lots, the median auction price of a large Barkley L. Hendricks painting (large (over 120 cm)) is $2,803,000, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

### What is Barkley L. Hendricks's auction record?

Barkley L. Hendricks's auction record is $8,377,500, set in 2023.

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

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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.