Frank A. Barney (1862–1954)
Frank A. Barney is an American artist with 18 auction lots recorded since 1997, median price $750. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by Frank A. Barney sold in 2026 for $2,640, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Frank A. Barney on OpeningBid →What is a Frank A. Barney work worth?
Across 13 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Frank A. Barney work is $750.
The median Frank A. Barney painting sells for $747 across 13 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 | 1 | — | — | 0% | — |
| Paintings | 17 | $747†‡ | $2,015 | 76.5% | 2025-11-20 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 5 | $700–$750‡ | $747‡ | $1,100‡ |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 6 | $512–$1,445†‡ | $767†‡ | $2,015 |
† 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 | 2009 | $2,015 |
| Paintings | 2014 | $1,599 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Frank A. Barney worth?
Across 13 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Frank A. Barney work is $750. The median Frank A. Barney painting sells for $747 across 13 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 Frank A. Barney painting?
Based on 13 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Frank A. Barney painting is $747. 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 Frank A. Barney's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Frank A. Barney painting is $2,015.
What is Frank A. Barney's auction record?
Frank A. Barney's auction record is $2,015, set in 2009.
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