D.F. Barry (1854–1934)
D.F. Barry is an American artist with 48 auction lots recorded since 1992, median price $593. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by D.F. Barry sold in 2025 for $960, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View D.F. Barry on OpeningBid →What is a D.F. Barry work worth?
Across 45 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a D.F. Barry work is $593.
The median D.F. Barry photograph sells for $582 across 16 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Photography | 23 | $582‡ | $2,070 | 69.6% | 2025-10-24 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $1,900‡ | $2,070 | — | 2020-11-19 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Price by size
Photography
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 13 | $400–$650‡ | $563‡ | $2,070 |
‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Photography | 1998 | $2,070 |
| Photography | 2020 | $1,600‡ |
‡ 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 D.F. Barry worth?
Across 45 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a D.F. Barry work is $593. The median D.F. Barry photograph sells for $582 across 16 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is the average price of a D.F. Barry photograph?
Based on 16 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a D.F. Barry photograph is $582. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is D.F. Barry's most expensive photograph?
The highest price recorded at auction for a D.F. Barry photograph is $2,070.
What is the average price of a small D.F. Barry photograph?
Based on 13 sold lots, the median auction price of a small D.F. Barry photograph (small (under 50 cm)) is $563, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is D.F. Barry's auction record?
D.F. Barry's auction record is $2,070, set in 1998.
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