> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/d-f-barry · updated 2026-11-01

# 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.

## 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. The full sale history is in the OpeningBid app (free sign-up).

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

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “D.F. Barry auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/d-f-barry (updated 2026-11-01).

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.