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# Del Kathryn Barton (b. 1972)

## What is Del Kathryn Barton’s work worth? {#value}

As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 158 auction results for Del Kathryn Barton at 7 houses since 2007. Over the last 24 months the median price was $2,527 including buyer’s premium (middle half $1,415–$61,867, n=38). The auction record is $372,649 for OF PINK PLANETS (2023, Deutscher and Hackett). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

**Top auction records: paintings, drawings & sculpture**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | OF PINK PLANETS, 2014 | Synthetic polymer paint on linen | $372,649 | Deutscher and Hackett | Aug 2023 |
| 2 | OF PINK PLANETS, 2014 | Synthetic polymer paint on linen | $340,977 | Deutscher and Hackett | Aug 2023 |
| 3 | I have come to tell you that I have freed myself. You too can do the same, 2005 | Synthetic polymer paint, gouache, watercolour and pen on polyester canvas | $274,282 | Smith & Singer | Nov 2020 |
| 4 | The Woman Who Stood on the Earth, 2021-22 | Synthetic polymer paint on linen | $264,802 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Jun 2026 |
| 5 | OR MAKE MYSELF A SPACE TO INHABIT, 2007 | Synthetic polymer paint, gouache, watercolour and ink on canvas | $242,655 | Deutscher and Hackett | May 2025 |
| 6 | OR MAKE MYSELF A SPACE TO INHABIT, 2007 | Watercolour and ink on canvas | $223,278 | Deutscher and Hackett | May 2025 |
| 7 | OR MAKE MYSELF A SPACE TO INHABIT, 2007 | Synthetic polymer paint, gouache, watercolour and ink on canvas | $222,395 | Deutscher and Hackett | May 2025 |
| 8 | HARD WET, 2017 | Synthetic polymer paint, gouache, watercolour and ink on linen | $216,656 | Deutscher and Hackett | Nov 2024 |
| 9 | FROM HER NEST IN THE HOLM-OAK TREE THE NIGHTINGALE HEARD HIM, 1888 | Synthetic polymer paint, gouache, watercolour and ink on polyester canvas | $212,884 | Deutscher and Hackett | Jun 2018 |
| 10 | KEEPER OF THE POLKA-DOTTS, 2004 | Synthetic polymer paint, watercolour and ink on canvas | $205,071 | Deutscher and Hackett | Aug 2011 |


**Median price by medium (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 48 | $71,002 |
| Prints | 11 | $19,225 |
| Works on paper | 18 | $6,957 |
| Other | 29 | $1,519 |

**Median price by size (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 54 | $52,718 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 49 | $5,179 |

Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 158 results from 7 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Del Kathryn Barton is an Australian artist with 262 auction lots recorded since 2007, median price $19,225. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Del Kathryn Barton sold in 2026 for $264,802, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

**1 Del Kathryn Barton work is coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-03).

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## What is a Del Kathryn Barton work worth?

Across 156 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Del Kathryn Barton work is $19,225.

The median Del Kathryn Barton painting sells for $66,087 across 61 lots.

The median Del Kathryn Barton print sells for $1,796 across 38 lots.

The median Del Kathryn Barton work on paper sells for $6,267 across 30 lots.

Large (over 120 cm) Del Kathryn Barton paintings typically sell for $73,388–$213,827 (the middle half of 36 sold lots).

Medium (50–120 cm) Del Kathryn Barton prints typically sell for $1,389–$2,092 (the middle half of 30 sold lots).

Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 74 | $1,796†‡ | $20,507 | 51.4% | 2026-09-07 |
| Paintings | 76 | $66,087†‡ | $372,649 | 80.3% | 2026-06-17 |
| Works on Paper | 51 | $6,267†‡ | $223,278 | 58.8% | 2026-06-17 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 7 | $63,824† | $69,330 | 57.1% | 2025-08-27 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 27 | $205,071†‡ | $372,649 | — | 2026-06-17 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

Del Kathryn Barton's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (74 lots) median $1,796 with 51.4% sell-through. Paintings (76 lots) median $66,087, record $372,649. A typical Del Kathryn Barton painting sells for around 37× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 27 lots) the median is $205,071.

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 30 | $1,389–$2,092†‡ | $1,643†‡ | $7,338 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 7 | $19,225–$19,866‡ | $19,225‡ | $20,507 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 24 | $29,692–$52,616†‡ | $38,837†‡ | $172,289 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 36 | $73,388–$213,827†‡ | $115,275†‡ | $372,649 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 25 | $3,721–$8,958†‡ | $5,966†‡ | $55,232‡ |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2023 | $372,649 |
| Paintings | 2023 | $340,977 |
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $223,278 |
| Works on Paper | 2024 | $198,477 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2025 | $69,330 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2025 | $63,824 |
| Prints & Editions | 2011 | $20,507‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2011 | $20,507 |

‡ 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 Del Kathryn Barton worth?

Across 156 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Del Kathryn Barton work is $19,225. The median Del Kathryn Barton painting sells for $66,087 across 61 lots. The median Del Kathryn Barton print sells for $1,796 across 38 lots. The median Del Kathryn Barton work on paper sells for $6,267 across 30 lots. Large (over 120 cm) Del Kathryn Barton paintings typically sell for $73,388–$213,827 (the middle half of 36 sold lots). Medium (50–120 cm) Del Kathryn Barton prints typically sell for $1,389–$2,092 (the middle half of 30 sold lots). Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.

### What is the average price of a Del Kathryn Barton painting?

Based on 61 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Del Kathryn Barton painting is $66,087. Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.

### What is Del Kathryn Barton's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Del Kathryn Barton painting is $372,649.

### What is the average price of a Del Kathryn Barton print?

Based on 38 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Del Kathryn Barton print is $1,796. Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.

### What is Del Kathryn Barton's most expensive print?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Del Kathryn Barton print is $20,507.

### What is the average price of a Del Kathryn Barton work on paper?

Based on 30 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Del Kathryn Barton work on paper is $6,267. Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.

### What is Del Kathryn Barton's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Del Kathryn Barton work on paper is $223,278.

### What is the average price of a large Del Kathryn Barton painting?

Based on 36 sold lots, the median auction price of a large Del Kathryn Barton painting (large (over 120 cm)) is $115,275, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.

### What is the average price of a medium Del Kathryn Barton print?

Based on 30 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Del Kathryn Barton print (medium (50–120 cm)) is $1,643, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.

### What is Del Kathryn Barton's auction record?

Del Kathryn Barton's auction record is $372,649, set in 2023.

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Data last updated 2026-11-03. OpeningBid tracks 15,596,131 auction lots from 579 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

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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.