David Barr (b. 1871)
David Barr is a British (modern) artist with 90 auction lots recorded since 2003, median price $2,000. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.
A work by David Barr sold in 2025 for a hammer price of $4,250 (buyer's premium not included), according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View David Barr on OpeningBid →What is a David Barr work worth?
Across 41 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a David Barr work is $2,000.
The median David Barr sculpture sells for $2,006 across 31 lots.
The median David Barr painting sells for $1,975 across 8 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 1 | — | — | 0% | — |
| Paintings | 15 | $1,975† | $3,000 | 53.3% | 2025-10-16 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 70 | $2,006† | $5,265 | 44.3% | 2025-04-18 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 4 | $4,688 | $5,265 | — | 2016-04-14 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 5 | $1,375–$2,000† | $1,950† | $3,000 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Sculpture & Installation
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 7 | $875–$1,432 | $875 | $5,265 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 18 | $2,000–$2,500† | $2,086† | $4,250† |
| large (over 120 cm) | 6 | $1,252–$4,375 | $3,190 | $5,000 |
† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2003 | $5,265 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2016 | $5,000 |
| Paintings | 2016 | $3,000 |
| Paintings | 2003 | $2,714 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a David Barr worth?
Across 41 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a David Barr work is $2,000. The median David Barr sculpture sells for $2,006 across 31 lots. The median David Barr painting sells for $1,975 across 8 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is the average price of a David Barr sculpture?
Based on 31 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a David Barr sculpture is $2,006. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is David Barr's most expensive sculpture?
The highest price recorded at auction for a David Barr sculpture is $5,265.
What is the average price of a David Barr painting?
Based on 8 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a David Barr painting is $1,975. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is David Barr's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a David Barr painting is $3,000.
What is the average price of a medium David Barr sculpture?
Based on 18 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium David Barr sculpture (medium (50–120 cm)) is $2,086, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is David Barr's auction record?
David Barr's auction record is $5,265, set in 2003.
See the full David Barr record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
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