> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/barry-goldwater · updated 2026-11-02

# Barry Goldwater (1909–1998)

Barry Goldwater is an artist with 4 auction lots recorded since 2016, median price $705. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by Barry Goldwater sold in 2025 for $960, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Barry Goldwater work worth?

Across 4 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Barry Goldwater work is $705.

The median Barry Goldwater photograph sells for $7,980 across 2 lots.

The median Barry Goldwater work on paper sells for $60 across 1 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 1 | $60† | $60† | — | 2016-02-09 |
| Photography | 2 | $7,980 | $15,000 | — | 2025-10-24 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Photography | 2016 | $15,000 |
| Photography | 2025 | $960 |
| Works on Paper | 2016 | $60† |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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 Barry Goldwater worth?

Across 4 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Barry Goldwater work is $705. The median Barry Goldwater photograph sells for $7,980 across 2 lots. The median Barry Goldwater work on paper sells for $60 across 1 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Barry Goldwater's auction record?

Barry Goldwater's auction record is $15,000, set in 2016.

---

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

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Barry Goldwater auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/barry-goldwater (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.