Barry McGee (b. 1966)
What is Barry McGee’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 171 auction results for Barry McGee at 16 houses since 2003. Over the last 24 months the median price was $4,800 including buyer’s premium (middle half $2,000–$13,183, n=24). The auction record is $155,598 for Untitled (mixed media, in 76 parts) (2021, Sotheby's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Untitled (mixed media, in 76 parts), 2010 | Mixed media, in 76 parts | $155,598 | Sotheby's | Apr 2021 |
| 2 | 61 Framed Works, 2005 | Framed works | $122,644 | Phillips | Feb 2014 |
| 3 | Untitled (bottles), 2000 | Enamel | $113,525 | Christie's | Nov 2003 |
| 4 | Untitled, 2010 | Technique mixte | $112,964 | Artcurial | Feb 2017 |
| 5 | Untitled (acrylic on wood panel, in 50 parts), 2013 | Acrylic paint | $112,500 | Phillips | Jul 2020 |
| 6 | Untitled (acrylic on panel), 2015 | Acrylic paint | $83,750 | Wright | May 2018 |
| 7 | Untitled (acrylic on panel, in 16 parts), 2008 | Installation | $81,900 | Phillips | Jun 2021 |
| 8 | Untitled #17, 2002 | Mixed media | $68,750 | Wright | Sep 2018 |
| 9 | Painted glass bottles and wire installation, in 33 parts, 2005 | Painted glass bottles and wire, in 33 parts | $60,960 | Phillips | Nov 2023 |
| 10 | Cluster #3, 2012 | Mixed media, in 45 parts | $58,050 | Phillips | May 2026 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 21 | $20,000 |
| Photographs | 5 | $12,500 |
| Other | 66 | $9,413 |
| Works on paper | 18 | $5,060 |
| Prints | 14 | $381 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 25 | $36,240 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 29 | $9,450 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 55 | $6,656 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 171 results from 16 houses · How we compute these figures
Barry McGee is an American artist with 227 auction lots recorded since 2003, median price $7,068. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by Barry McGee is recorded as sold in 2026 for $16,786; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Barry McGee on OpeningBid →What is a Barry McGee work worth?
Across 170 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Barry McGee work is $7,068.
The median Barry McGee painting sells for $12,575 across 50 lots.
The median Barry McGee work on paper sells for $5,511 across 26 lots.
The median Barry McGee print sells for $678 across 23 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) Barry McGee paintings typically sell for $4,158–$16,380 (the middle half of 22 sold lots).
Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
Price breakdown by category
| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 24 | $678‡ | $122,644 | 95.8% | 2025-09-25 |
| Paintings | 63 | $12,575‡ | $112,500 | 79.4% | 2026-10-25 |
| Works on Paper | 34 | $5,511‡ | $36,825 | 76.5% | 2026-07-22 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 6 | $23,275 | $60,960 | — | 2024-10-11 |
| Photography | 6 | $6,418‡ | $47,880 | — | 2026-06-26 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 9 | $112,500‡ | $155,598 | — | 2022-07-16 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Barry McGee's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (24 lots) median $678 with 95.8% sell-through. Paintings (63 lots) median $12,575, record $112,500. A typical Barry McGee painting sells for around 19× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 9 lots) the median is $112,500.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 7 | $1,266–$6,434‡ | $1,706‡ | $7,068‡ |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 14 | $264–$703‡ | $356‡ | $3,125 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 22 | $4,158–$16,380‡ | $9,138‡ | $81,900 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 11 | $7,225–$24,340‡ | $12,700‡ | $52,926 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 14 | $13,646–$40,000‡ | $36,131‡ | $112,500 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 19 | $4,236–$7,188‡ | $5,511‡ | $17,500 |
‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 2014 | $122,644 |
| Paintings | 2020 | $112,500 |
| Paintings | 2018 | $83,750 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2023 | $60,960 |
| Photography | 2025 | $47,880 |
| Works on Paper | 2018 | $36,825 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2024 | $29,872 |
| Works on Paper | 2003 | $28,680 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Barry McGee worth?
Across 170 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Barry McGee work is $7,068. The median Barry McGee painting sells for $12,575 across 50 lots. The median Barry McGee work on paper sells for $5,511 across 26 lots. The median Barry McGee print sells for $678 across 23 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Barry McGee paintings typically sell for $4,158–$16,380 (the middle half of 22 sold lots). Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is the average price of a Barry McGee painting?
Based on 50 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Barry McGee painting is $12,575. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Barry McGee's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Barry McGee painting is $112,500.
What is the average price of a Barry McGee work on paper?
Based on 26 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Barry McGee work on paper is $5,511. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Barry McGee's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Barry McGee work on paper is $36,825.
What is the average price of a Barry McGee print?
Based on 23 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Barry McGee print is $678. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Barry McGee's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Barry McGee print is $122,644.
What is the average price of a small Barry McGee painting?
Based on 22 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Barry McGee painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $9,138, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is the average price of a small Barry McGee work on paper?
Based on 19 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Barry McGee work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $5,511, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Barry McGee's auction record?
Barry McGee's auction record is $155,598, set in 2021.
See the full Barry McGee record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
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