Bruce Barnbaum (b. 1943)
Bruce Barnbaum is an American artist with 18 auction lots recorded since 2002, median price $274. 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 Bruce Barnbaum sold in 2025 for $285, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Bruce Barnbaum on OpeningBid →What is a Bruce Barnbaum work worth?
Across 6 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Bruce Barnbaum work is $274.
The median Bruce Barnbaum photograph sells for $285 across 5 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Photography | 9 | $285† | $504 | 55.6% | 2025-10-14 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Photography | 2009 | $504 |
| Photography | 2009 | $504 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Bruce Barnbaum worth?
Across 6 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Bruce Barnbaum work is $274. The median Bruce Barnbaum photograph sells for $285 across 5 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 Bruce Barnbaum's auction record?
Bruce Barnbaum's auction record is $504, set in 2009.
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