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# Barry Le Va (1941–2021)

## What is Barry Le Va’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 39 auction results for Barry Le Va at 12 houses since 1999. Over the last 24 months the median price was $3,200 including buyer’s premium (middle half $481–$5,725, n=11). The auction record is $25,200 for Sections and Segments: Partially Exchange (2022, Sotheby's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sections and Segments: Partially Exchange, 1974 | Ink on paper | $25,200 | Sotheby's | Sep 2022 |
| 2 | Three works: (i) Double Drawing; (ii) Untitled (feld & glas); (iii) Sheets to Strips to Particles, 1969 | Graphite | $22,500 | Phillips | Feb 2019 |
| 3 | Corner Sections [of 5 four-sided boundaries] Separately Projected from 18 Positions of Viewing, 1977 | Graphite | $20,480 | Sotheby's | Feb 2026 |
| 4 | Active Intrusion, 1983 | Collage | $20,000 | Christie's | Nov 2019 |
| 5 | INSTALLATION STUDY - EXPANDING FOUNDATIONS; ELIMINATING FOUNDATIONS, 1979 | Acrylic, enamel, wax crayon and transfer paper collage on paper | $18,750 | Sotheby's | Oct 2019 |
| 6 | Diagrammatic Silhouettes: Sculptured Activities, 1986 | Acrylic, graphite, glue, silkscreen ink and paper collage on paper laid down on canvas | $15,000 | Christie's | Mar 2018 |
| 7 | Two works: (i) Maroon Felt; (ii) Untitled, 1968 | (i) ink, charcoal, tape and paper collage on paper (ii) ink, crayon and felt tip pen on paper | $13,750 | Phillips | Feb 2019 |
| 8 | INSTALLATION STUDY - CORNER SECTIONS (OF ONE 4-SIDED BOUNDARY) SEPARATELY PROJECTED (AND PARTIALLY BLOCKED AND OMITTED) FROM FOUR POSITIONS OF VIEWING #8, 1978 | Enamel, wax crayon, felt-tip pen and transfer paper collage on paper | $12,500 | Sotheby's | Oct 2019 |
| 9 | Three works: (i) Particles; (ii) Corner Sections (Separately Projected); (iii) Partition Sections (3 Perspectives), 1968 | (i) ink on paper (ii) pencil, ink, tape and collage on graph paper (iii) ink, pencil and printed paper collage on card | $12,500 | Phillips | Feb 2019 |
| 10 | Twisted Chain (Of Events): Sketching a Possibility | Mixed media, collage on paper | $11,250 | Sotheby's | Mar 2010 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Works on paper | 25 | $7,500 |
| Prints | 5 | $750 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 14 | $7,590 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 11 | $7,194 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 9 | $1,915 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 39 results from 12 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Barry Le Va is an American artist with 68 auction lots recorded since 1999, median price $4,800. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by Barry Le Va sold in 2026 for $7,680, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Barry Le Va work worth?

Across 39 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Barry Le Va work is $4,800.

The median Barry Le Va work on paper sells for $7,500 across 24 lots.

The median Barry Le Va print sells for $750 across 5 lots.

The median Barry Le Va photograph sells for $516 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 9 | $750 | $3,825 | 55.6% | 2026-08-14 |
| Works on Paper | 28 | $7,500 | $25,200 | 85.7% | 2026-03-18 |
| Photography | 1 | $516 | $516 | — | 2026-02-07 |

## Price by size

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 8 | $539–$3,951 | $1,903 | $13,750 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 6 | $6,447–$12,188 | $9,375 | $22,500 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 9 | $7,500–$20,000 | $15,000 | $25,200 |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2022 | $25,200 |
| Works on Paper | 2019 | $22,500 |
| Prints & Editions | 2021 | $3,825 |
| Prints & Editions | 2017 | $750 |
| Photography | 2026 | $516 |

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 Le Va worth?

Across 39 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Barry Le Va work is $4,800. The median Barry Le Va work on paper sells for $7,500 across 24 lots. The median Barry Le Va print sells for $750 across 5 lots. The median Barry Le Va photograph sells for $516 across 1 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is the average price of a Barry Le Va work on paper?

Based on 24 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Barry Le Va work on paper is $7,500.

### What is Barry Le Va's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Barry Le Va work on paper is $25,200.

### What is Barry Le Va's auction record?

Barry Le Va's auction record is $25,200, set in 2022.

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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 Le Va auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/barry-le-va (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.