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# BARRY McCARTHY (b. 1951)

BARRY McCARTHY is a Canadian artist with 8 auction lots recorded since 2009, median price $1,620.

A work by BARRY McCARTHY sold in 2017 for $1,620, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a BARRY McCARTHY work worth?

Across 8 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a BARRY McCARTHY work is $1,620.

The median BARRY McCARTHY work on paper sells for $1,620 across 4 lots.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 2 | — | — | — | 2022-09-22 |
| Paintings | 2 | — | — | — | 2022-09-22 |
| Works on Paper | 4 | $1,620 | $1,620 | — | 2019-05-16 |

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2017 | $1,620 |

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 McCARTHY worth?

Across 8 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a BARRY McCARTHY work is $1,620. The median BARRY McCARTHY work on paper sells for $1,620 across 4 lots.

### What is BARRY McCARTHY's auction record?

BARRY McCARTHY's auction record is $1,620, set in 2017.

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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 McCARTHY auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/barry-mccarthy (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.