Francis Barlow (1620–1704)
Francis Barlow is a British (modern) artist with 23 auction lots recorded since 1992, median price $3,944. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by Francis Barlow sold in 2024 for $25,200, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 16 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Francis Barlow work is $3,944.
The median Francis Barlow painting sells for $6,134 across 8 lots.
The median Francis Barlow print sells for $1,890 across 5 lots.
The median Francis Barlow work on paper sells for $8,380 across 4 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 | 10 | $1,890‡ | $4,306‡ | 50% | 2023-12-05 |
| Paintings | 13 | $6,134†‡ | $9,013 | 61.5% | 2026-03-03 |
| Works on Paper | 4 | $8,380 | $25,200 | — | 2024-02-01 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Francis Barlow's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (10 lots) median $1,890 with 50% sell-through. Paintings (13 lots) median $6,134, record $9,013. A typical Francis Barlow painting sells for around 3.2× the price of a typical print.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 5 | $5,294–$8,979†‡ | $6,974†‡ | $9,013 |
† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2024 | $25,200 |
| Works on Paper | 2016 | $12,609 |
| Paintings | 2016 | $9,013 |
| Paintings | 2016 | $8,979‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2021 | $4,306‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2019 | $3,737‡ |
‡ 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 Francis Barlow worth?
Across 16 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Francis Barlow work is $3,944. The median Francis Barlow painting sells for $6,134 across 8 lots. The median Francis Barlow print sells for $1,890 across 5 lots. The median Francis Barlow work on paper sells for $8,380 across 4 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 Francis Barlow painting?
Based on 8 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Francis Barlow painting is $6,134. 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 Francis Barlow's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Francis Barlow painting is $9,013.
What is Francis Barlow's auction record?
Francis Barlow's auction record is $25,200, set in 2024.
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