> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/frank-barnes · updated 2026-11-01

# 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.

## 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. The full sale history is in the OpeningBid app (free sign-up).

## 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).

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Data last updated 2026-11-01. OpeningBid tracks 15,222,099 auction lots from 571 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Frank Barnes auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/frank-barnes (updated 2026-11-01).

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.