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# Barry Hirst (b. 1934)

Barry Hirst is an artist with 5 auction lots recorded since 2021, median price $213.

A work by Barry Hirst sold in 2026 for $272, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Barry Hirst work worth?

Across 4 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Barry Hirst work is $213.

The median Barry Hirst painting sells for $175 across 2 lots.

The median Barry Hirst work on paper sells for $262 across 2 lots.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2 | $175 | $175 | — | 2025-07-15 |
| Works on Paper | 2 | $262 | $272 | — | 2026-02-11 |

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2026 | $272 |
| Works on Paper | 2021 | $251 |
| Paintings | 2025 | $175 |
| Paintings | 2025 | $175 |

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 Hirst worth?

Across 4 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Barry Hirst work is $213. The median Barry Hirst painting sells for $175 across 2 lots. The median Barry Hirst work on paper sells for $262 across 2 lots.

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

Barry Hirst's auction record is $272, set in 2026.

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Data last updated 2026-11-01. OpeningBid tracks 15,222,099 auction lots from 571 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Barry Hirst auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/barry-hirst (updated 2026-11-01).

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.