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# Barry X. Ball (b. 1955)

Barry X. Ball is an American artist with 13 auction lots recorded since 2016, median price $147,208. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Barry X. Ball is recorded as sold in 2021 for $166,376; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Barry X. Ball work worth?

Across 11 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Barry X. Ball work is $147,208.

The median Barry X. Ball sculpture sells for $443,400 across 4 lots.

The median Barry X. Ball print sells for $1,067 across 4 lots.

The median Barry X. Ball photograph sells for $1,397 across 1 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 | 4 | $1,067‡ | $1,183 | — | 2021-06-23 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 5 | $443,400 | $545,000 | 80% | 2021-01-29 |
| Photography | 1 | $1,397 | $1,397 | — | 2023-07-19 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 6 | $311,447‡ | $545,000 | — | 2021-06-23 |

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2016 | $545,000 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2019 | $471,000 |
| Photography | 2023 | $1,397 |
| Prints & Editions | 2021 | $1,183 |
| Prints & Editions | 2021 | $1,183 |

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 X. Ball worth?

Across 11 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Barry X. Ball work is $147,208. The median Barry X. Ball sculpture sells for $443,400 across 4 lots. The median Barry X. Ball print sells for $1,067 across 4 lots. The median Barry X. Ball photograph sells for $1,397 across 1 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Barry X. Ball's auction record?

Barry X. Ball's auction record is $545,000, set in 2016.

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

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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.