Barry McGee (b. 1966)

Barry McGee is an American artist with 147 auction lots recorded since 2003, median price $10,231.

Price breakdown by category

CategoryLots trackedMedian priceRecord priceSell-throughLast sale
Prints & Editions8$1,878$122,6442025-09-25
Paintings41$25,000$621,84075.6%2025-10-22
Works on Paper18$8,472$181,72377.8%2026-03-17
Sculpture & Installation6$23,275$60,9602024-10-11
Photography3$2,604$17,4302024-04-15
Masterpieces (top of market)7$122,644$1.3M2024-04-17

Barry McGee's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (8 lots) median $1,878. Paintings (41 lots) median $25,000, record $621,840. A typical Barry McGee painting sells for around 13× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 7 lots) the median is $122,644.

Recent sales

TitleDateHousePrice
Untitled2026-06-26Phillips$10,231
Untitled #202026-06-25Lama$48,640
Untitled2026-03-17Lama$14,630
Untitled2026-02-04Wright$5,715
Untitled2025-10-22Lama$9,525

Frequently asked questions

What is the average price of a Barry McGee painting?

Based on 31 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Barry McGee painting is $25,000.

What is Barry McGee's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Barry McGee painting is $621,840.

What is the average price of a Barry McGee work on paper?

Based on 14 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Barry McGee work on paper is $8,472.

What is Barry McGee's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Barry McGee work on paper is $181,723.

What is Barry McGee's auction record?

Barry McGee's auction record is $1,308,794, set on 2024-04-17.