> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/david-barnes · updated 2026-11-02

# David Barnes

David Barnes is a British artist with 4 auction lots recorded since 2017, median price $720. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by David Barnes sold in 2026 for a hammer price of $793 (buyer's premium not included), according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a David Barnes work worth?

Across 4 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a David Barnes work is $720.

The median David Barnes painting sells for $720 across 4 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 | 4 | $720† | $816† | — | 2026-06-02 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2022 | $816† |
| Paintings | 2026 | $793† |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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 David Barnes worth?

Across 4 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a David Barnes work is $720. The median David Barnes painting sells for $720 across 4 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is David Barnes's auction record?

David Barnes's auction record is $816, set in 2022. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $816 (buyer's premium not included).

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Data last updated 2026-11-02. OpeningBid tracks 15,390,829 auction lots from 577 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “David Barnes auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/david-barnes (updated 2026-11-02).

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.