Barry Flanagan (1941–2009)
What is Barry Flanagan’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 297 auction results for Barry Flanagan at 32 houses since 1998. Over the last 24 months the median price was $23,040 including buyer’s premium (middle half $662–$204,291, n=28). The auction record is $1,908,384 for Nijinski Hare (2019, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nijinski Hare, 1989 | Bronze | $1,908,384 | Christie's | Mar 2019 |
| 2 | Nijinski Hare, 1985 | Bronze | $1,905,498 | Christie's | Jun 2018 |
| 3 | Nijinski Hare, 1985 | Bronze | $1,757,852 | Christie's | Nov 2017 |
| 4 | Thinker, 1996 | Bronze with a black patina, and granite, unique | $1,708,094 | Christie's | Oct 2024 |
| 5 | Thinker on Rock, 1996 | Bronze | $1,318,372 | Christie's | Oct 2021 |
| 6 | The Bowler, 1990 | Bronze | $1,223,100 | Christie's | Jun 2019 |
| 7 | Six Foot Leaping Hare on Steel Pyramid, 1990 | Bronze with a black patina and steel | $1,219,339 | Christie's | Oct 2021 |
| 8 | Left Handed Drummer, 1997 | Bronze with dark brown and black patina | $1,123,969 | Sotheby's | May 2010 |
| 9 | Acrobats, 1997 | Bronze | $1,025,000 | Christie's | Nov 2014 |
| 10 | Nijinsky Hare, 1985 | Bronze | $998,500 | Christie's | Nov 2010 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture | 175 | $146,688 |
| Other | 26 | $1,069 |
| Prints | 29 | $376 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 64 | $588,755 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 77 | $43,628 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 79 | $3,388 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 297 results from 32 houses · How we compute these figures
Barry Flanagan is a British (modern) artist with 356 auction lots recorded since 1998, median price $27,940. 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 Barry Flanagan sold in 2026 for $244,165, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 293 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Barry Flanagan work is $27,940.
The median Barry Flanagan sculpture sells for $111,588 across 184 lots.
The median Barry Flanagan print sells for $464 across 72 lots.
The median Barry Flanagan photograph sells for $738 across 3 lots.
Large (over 120 cm) Barry Flanagan sculptures typically sell for $276,264–$876,383 (the middle half of 62 sold lots).
Medium (50–120 cm) Barry Flanagan sculptures typically sell for $32,826–$191,000 (the middle half of 61 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 | 84 | $464†‡ | $6,214 | 85.7% | 2026-10-07 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 210 | $111,588†‡ | $1.9M | 87.6% | 2026-04-10 |
| Photography | 3 | $738 | $805 | — | 2022-11-17 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 102 | $358,206‡ | $1.9M | — | 2026-07-01 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 39 | $266–$560†‡ | $376†‡ | $1,965 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 31 | $347–$880†‡ | $736†‡ | $6,214 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Sculpture & Installation
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 50 | $5,616–$35,885†‡ | $15,241†‡ | $383,763 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 61 | $32,826–$191,000†‡ | $82,026†‡ | $883,976 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 62 | $276,264–$876,383 | $649,797 | $1.9M |
† 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 | 2019 | $1.9M |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2018 | $1.9M |
| Prints & Editions | 2016 | $6,214 |
| Prints & Editions | 2021 | $2,841 |
| Photography | 2022 | $805 |
| Photography | 2022 | $738 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Barry Flanagan worth?
Across 293 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Barry Flanagan work is $27,940. The median Barry Flanagan sculpture sells for $111,588 across 184 lots. The median Barry Flanagan print sells for $464 across 72 lots. The median Barry Flanagan photograph sells for $738 across 3 lots. Large (over 120 cm) Barry Flanagan sculptures typically sell for $276,264–$876,383 (the middle half of 62 sold lots). Medium (50–120 cm) Barry Flanagan sculptures typically sell for $32,826–$191,000 (the middle half of 61 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 Barry Flanagan sculpture?
Based on 184 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Barry Flanagan sculpture is $111,588. 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 Barry Flanagan's most expensive sculpture?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Barry Flanagan sculpture is $1,908,384.
What is the average price of a Barry Flanagan print?
Based on 72 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Barry Flanagan print is $464. 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 Barry Flanagan's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Barry Flanagan print is $6,214.
What is the average price of a large Barry Flanagan sculpture?
Based on 62 sold lots, the median auction price of a large Barry Flanagan sculpture (large (over 120 cm)) is $649,797, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
What is the average price of a medium Barry Flanagan sculpture?
Based on 61 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Barry Flanagan sculpture (medium (50–120 cm)) is $82,026, 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 Barry Flanagan's auction record?
Barry Flanagan's auction record is $1,908,384, set in 2019.
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