Paul Basilius Barth (1881–1955)
Paul Basilius Barth is a Swiss artist with 122 auction lots recorded since 1989, median price $530. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by Paul Basilius Barth sold in 2025 for a hammer price of $807 (buyer's premium not included), according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 82 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Paul Basilius Barth work is $530.
The median Paul Basilius Barth painting sells for $746 across 59 lots.
The median Paul Basilius Barth work on paper sells for $124 across 13 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) Paul Basilius Barth paintings typically sell for $315–$833 (the middle half of 33 sold lots).
Medium (50–120 cm) Paul Basilius Barth paintings typically sell for $761–$2,186 (the middle half of 26 sold lots).
Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
Price breakdown by category
| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 1 | — | — | 0% | — |
| Paintings | 84 | $746†‡ | $5,526† | 70.2% | 2025-11-07 |
| Works on Paper | 16 | $124†‡ | $958‡ | 81.3% | 2023-06-02 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 5 | $4,455†‡ | $5,526† | — | 2015-06-26 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 33 | $315–$833†‡ | $522†‡ | $2,901‡ |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 26 | $761–$2,186†‡ | $1,404†‡ | $5,526† |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ 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) | 12 | $14–$226†‡ | $115†‡ | $958‡ |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2008 | $5,526† |
| Paintings | 2009 | $4,984† |
| Works on Paper | 2011 | $958‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2022 | $834† |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Paul Basilius Barth worth?
Across 82 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Paul Basilius Barth work is $530. The median Paul Basilius Barth painting sells for $746 across 59 lots. The median Paul Basilius Barth work on paper sells for $124 across 13 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Paul Basilius Barth paintings typically sell for $315–$833 (the middle half of 33 sold lots). Medium (50–120 cm) Paul Basilius Barth paintings typically sell for $761–$2,186 (the middle half of 26 sold lots). Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
What is the average price of a Paul Basilius Barth painting?
Based on 59 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Paul Basilius Barth painting is $746. Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
What is Paul Basilius Barth's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Paul Basilius Barth painting is $5,526. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $5,526 (buyer's premium not included).
What is the average price of a Paul Basilius Barth work on paper?
Based on 13 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Paul Basilius Barth work on paper is $124. Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
What is Paul Basilius Barth's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Paul Basilius Barth work on paper is $958. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
What is the average price of a small Paul Basilius Barth painting?
Based on 33 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Paul Basilius Barth painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $522, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
What is the average price of a medium Paul Basilius Barth painting?
Based on 26 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Paul Basilius Barth painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $1,404, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
What is Paul Basilius Barth's auction record?
Paul Basilius Barth's auction record is $5,526, set in 2008. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $5,526 (buyer's premium not included).
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