Carlos Barrios (b. 1966)
What is Carlos Barrios’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 34 auction results for Carlos Barrios at 1 houses since 2014. Over the last 24 months the median price was $263 including buyer’s premium (middle half $162–$408, n=13). The auction record is $774 for Dream Place (2025, Lawsons Auctioneers). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dream Place, 1993 | Acrylic on canvas | $774 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Aug 2025 |
| 2 | Red City | Acrylic on canvas | $752 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Oct 2024 |
| 3 | Coffee Lady | Acrylic on canvas | $738 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Jul 2025 |
| 4 | Rainy Day, 2006 | Acrylic on canvas | $693 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Aug 2025 |
| 5 | Omen | Acrylic and pastel on canvas | $408 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Aug 2025 |
| 6 | Untitled (acrylic on linen), 2013 | Acrylic on linen | $345 | Lawsons Auctioneers | May 2017 |
| 7 | Portrait of Three Women, 2015-01-21 | Acrylic and pastel on paper | $333 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Mar 2026 |
| 8 | Lovers | Pastel | $332 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Mar 2024 |
| 9 | Women with a Baby, 2015-12-14 | Acrylic and pastel on paper | $267 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Mar 2026 |
| 10 | Untitled (Sydney Scenes) | Pastel on paper | $263 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Aug 2025 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 12 | $339 |
| Works on paper | 8 | $233 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 10 | $299 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 8 | $86 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 34 results from 1 houses · How we compute these figures
Carlos Barrios is an Australia artist with 56 auction lots recorded since 2014, median price $267. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.
A work by Carlos Barrios sold in 2026 for $333, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Carlos Barrios on OpeningBid →What is a Carlos Barrios work worth?
Across 33 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Carlos Barrios work is $267.
The median Carlos Barrios painting sells for $377 across 20 lots.
The median Carlos Barrios work on paper sells for $231 across 11 lots.
Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
Price breakdown by category
| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 34 | $377† | $2,919† | 58.8% | 2026-09-09 |
| Works on Paper | 27 | $231† | $332 | 40.7% | 2026-03-18 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 9 | $156–$408† | $333† | $774 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 8 | $603–$1,080† | $712† | $2,919† |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 5 | $75–$84 | $84 | $128 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 6 | $261–$278† | $265† | $332 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2018 | $2,919† |
| Paintings | 2022 | $2,064† |
| Works on Paper | 2024 | $332 |
| Works on Paper | 2014 | $282† |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Carlos Barrios worth?
Across 33 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Carlos Barrios work is $267. The median Carlos Barrios painting sells for $377 across 20 lots. The median Carlos Barrios work on paper sells for $231 across 11 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is the average price of a Carlos Barrios painting?
Based on 20 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Carlos Barrios painting is $377. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Carlos Barrios's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Carlos Barrios painting is $2,919. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $2,919 (buyer's premium not included).
What is the average price of a Carlos Barrios work on paper?
Based on 11 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Carlos Barrios work on paper is $231. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Carlos Barrios's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Carlos Barrios work on paper is $332.
What is Carlos Barrios's auction record?
Carlos Barrios's auction record is $2,919, set in 2018. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $2,919 (buyer's premium not included).
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