Frank Barnes (1859–1941)
Frank Barnes is a New Zealand artist with 12 auction lots recorded since 2010, median price $1,445. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.
A work by Frank Barnes sold in 2022 for a hammer price of $3,982 (buyer's premium not included), according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Frank Barnes on OpeningBid →What is a Frank Barnes work worth?
Across 7 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Frank Barnes work is $1,445.
The median Frank Barnes painting sells for $2,144 across 5 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 | 8 | $2,144† | $4,589† | 62.5% | 2022-09-11 |
| Works on Paper | 1 | — | — | 0% | — |
† 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 | $1,362–$3,982† | $2,144† | $4,589† |
† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2010 | $4,589† |
| Paintings | 2022 | $3,982† |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Frank Barnes worth?
Across 7 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Frank Barnes work is $1,445. The median Frank Barnes painting sells for $2,144 across 5 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Frank Barnes's auction record?
Frank Barnes's auction record is $4,589, set in 2010. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $4,589 (buyer's premium not included).
See the full Frank Barnes record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
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