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# Barrie Cooke (1931–2014)

## What is Barrie Cooke’s work worth? {#value}

As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 181 auction results for Barrie Cooke at 6 houses since 1997. Over the last 24 months the median price was $803 including buyer’s premium (middle half $516–$4,587, n=29). The auction record is $49,283 for Seamus Heaney (2008, James Adam Salesrooms). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Seamus Heaney, 1980 | Oil on board | $49,283 | James Adam Salesrooms | Oct 2008 |
| 2 | Nude with Night | Oil on canvas | $37,540 | James Adam Salesrooms | Oct 2019 |
| 3 | Trees, 1966 | Oil on canvas | $33,167 | James Adam Salesrooms | Dec 2007 |
| 4 | Waterfall, A Triptych, 1987 | Oil on canvas | $27,234 | deVeres Art Auctions | Apr 2023 |
| 5 | Blue Nude, 1985 | Oil on canvas | $23,845 | James Adam Salesrooms | May 2017 |
| 6 | Plunging Water, 1962 | Oil on canvas | $23,668 | James Adam Salesrooms | Dec 2008 |
| 7 | Tekapo Lake Painting I, 1989 | Oil on canvas | $19,637 | James Adam Salesrooms | May 2017 |
| 8 | GREY AND YELLOW GODBEAM | Oil on canvas | $19,351 | deVeres Art Auctions | Apr 2023 |
| 9 | Snow (1), 1963 | Oil on canvas | $15,662 | James Adam Salesrooms | Dec 2007 |
| 10 | Study - Romantic Elk, 1983 | Oil on board | $15,136 | James Adam Salesrooms | Dec 2020 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 100 | $3,440 |
| Other | 13 | $704 |
| Works on paper | 46 | $645 |
| Prints | 5 | $74 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 27 | $8,419 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 67 | $2,150 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 71 | $860 |

Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 181 results from 6 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Barrie Cooke is a British (modern) artist with 292 auction lots recorded since 1997, median price $1,433. 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 Barrie Cooke sold in 2026 for a hammer price of $1,590 (buyer's premium not included), according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

**2 Barrie Cooke works are coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-03).

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## What is a Barrie Cooke work worth?

Across 181 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Barrie Cooke work is $1,433.

The median Barrie Cooke painting sells for $3,440 across 106 lots.

The median Barrie Cooke work on paper sells for $552 across 48 lots.

The median Barrie Cooke print sells for $788 across 8 lots.

Medium (50–120 cm) Barrie Cooke paintings typically sell for $1,562–$7,252 (the middle half of 44 sold lots).

Small (under 50 cm) Barrie Cooke paintings typically sell for $627–$3,164 (the middle half of 36 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 | 11 | $788 | $1,239 | 72.7% | 2024-09-25 |
| Paintings | 161 | $3,440† | $49,283 | 65.8% | 2026-03-24 |
| Works on Paper | 85 | $552† | $6,374 | 56.5% | 2026-02-11 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 4 | $2,867 | $3,153 | 75% | 2023-04-25 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 10 | $23,756 | $49,283 | — | 2023-04-25 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

Barrie Cooke's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (11 lots) median $788 with 72.7% sell-through. Paintings (161 lots) median $3,440, record $49,283. A typical Barrie Cooke painting sells for around 4.4× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 10 lots) the median is $23,756.

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 7 | $360–$1,061 | $860 | $1,239 |

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 36 | $627–$3,164† | $1,343† | $15,662 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 44 | $1,562–$7,252† | $5,102† | $49,283 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 25 | $3,231–$10,320 | $8,419 | $37,540 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 30 | $333–$944† | $468† | $4,218 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 16 | $447–$1,788† | $1,039† | $6,374 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2008 | $49,283 |
| Paintings | 2019 | $37,540 |
| Works on Paper | 2007 | $6,374 |
| Works on Paper | 2007 | $4,218 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2023 | $3,153 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2023 | $2,867 |
| Prints & Editions | 2007 | $1,239 |
| Prints & Editions | 2024 | $1,189 |

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 Barrie Cooke worth?

Across 181 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Barrie Cooke work is $1,433. The median Barrie Cooke painting sells for $3,440 across 106 lots. The median Barrie Cooke work on paper sells for $552 across 48 lots. The median Barrie Cooke print sells for $788 across 8 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Barrie Cooke paintings typically sell for $1,562–$7,252 (the middle half of 44 sold lots). Small (under 50 cm) Barrie Cooke paintings typically sell for $627–$3,164 (the middle half of 36 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 Barrie Cooke painting?

Based on 106 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Barrie Cooke painting is $3,440. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Barrie Cooke's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Barrie Cooke painting is $49,283.

### What is the average price of a Barrie Cooke work on paper?

Based on 48 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Barrie Cooke work on paper is $552. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Barrie Cooke's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Barrie Cooke work on paper is $6,374.

### What is the average price of a Barrie Cooke print?

Based on 8 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Barrie Cooke print is $788.

### What is Barrie Cooke's most expensive print?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Barrie Cooke print is $1,239.

### What is the average price of a medium Barrie Cooke painting?

Based on 44 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Barrie Cooke painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $5,102, 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 Barrie Cooke painting?

Based on 36 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Barrie Cooke painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $1,343, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Barrie Cooke's auction record?

Barrie Cooke's auction record is $49,283, set in 2008.

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Data last updated 2026-11-03. OpeningBid tracks 15,596,131 auction lots from 579 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Barrie Cooke auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/barrie-cooke (updated 2026-11-03).

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.