George Barbier (1882–1932)
What is George Barbier’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 63 auction results for George Barbier at 21 houses since 2002. Over the last 24 months the median price was $1,060 including buyer’s premium (middle half $559–$1,465, n=8). The auction record is $17,500 for CLOTILDE ET ALEXANDRE SAKHAROFF (2019, Swann Auction Galleries). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Archer, 1914 | Watercolor heightened with gold on paper | $3,250 | Swann Auction Galleries | Jan 2015 |
| 2 | La Toilette de Vénus, 1913 | Bronze | $3,120 | Swann Auction Galleries | Jan 2015 |
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | CLOTILDE ET ALEXANDRE SAKHAROFF, 1921 | $17,500 | Swann Auction Galleries | May 2019 | |
| 2 | Le Bonheur du Jour ou, les Graces à la Mode, 1924 | 16 plates and cover illustration colored in pochoir | $10,800 | Swann Auction Galleries | May 2013 |
| 3 | Le bonheur du jour ou les graces à la mode, 1924 | Pochoir | $8,797 | Bonhams | Jun 2019 |
| 4 | Falbalas et Fanfreluches. Almanach des modes présentes, passées, et futures, 1922-1926 | 4 hand-colored pictorial titles and 47 pochoir colored plates | $5,760 | Swann Auction Galleries | Oct 2012 |
| 5 | Falbalas et Fanfreluches. Almanach des modes présentes, passées, et futures, 1922-1926 | 4 hand-colored pictorial titles and 48 pochoir colored plates | $5,750 | Swann Auction Galleries | Oct 2014 |
| 6 | Les danses au clair de lune, 1914 | Graphite on paper | $5,250 | Swann Auction Galleries | Dec 2021 |
| 7 | Tendresses, La Flûte, and La Nuit, 1914 | Ink on paper | $5,250 | Swann Auction Galleries | Dec 2021 |
| 8 | Falbalas & Fanfreluches pour 1923, 1924, 1925, 1923-1925 | Color pochoir plates | $4,800 | Swann Auction Galleries | Jun 2007 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Prints | 15 | $2,600 |
| Works on paper | 17 | $2,215 |
| Other | 11 | $826 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Small (under 50 cm) | 31 | $1,696 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 63 results from 21 houses · How we compute these figures
George Barbier is a French artist with 68 auction lots recorded since 2002, median price $1,388. 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 George Barbier sold in 2025 for $1,696, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 59 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a George Barbier work is $1,388.
The median George Barbier work on paper sells for $1,560 across 23 lots.
The median George Barbier print sells for $912 across 20 lots.
The median George Barbier painting sells for $2,694 across 2 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 | 23 | $912†‡ | $17,500 | 87% | 2025-10-23 |
| Paintings | 2 | $2,694 | $2,694 | — | 2020-08-19 |
| Works on Paper | 25 | $1,560†‡ | $5,558† | 92% | 2025-09-24 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 4 | $9,798 | $17,500 | — | 2019-06-26 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
George Barbier's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (23 lots) median $912 with 87% sell-through. Paintings (2 lots) median $2,694, record $2,694. A typical George Barbier painting sells for around 3.0× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 4 lots) the median is $9,798.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 11 | $904–$2,427‡ | $912‡ | $10,800 |
‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 18 | $1,020–$2,940†‡ | $1,956†‡ | $5,558† |
† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 2019 | $17,500 |
| Prints & Editions | 2013 | $10,800 |
| Works on Paper | 2004 | $5,558† |
| Works on Paper | 2021 | $5,250 |
| Paintings | 2020 | $2,694 |
| Paintings | 2020 | $2,694 |
† 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 George Barbier worth?
Across 59 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a George Barbier work is $1,388. The median George Barbier work on paper sells for $1,560 across 23 lots. The median George Barbier print sells for $912 across 20 lots. The median George Barbier painting sells for $2,694 across 2 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 George Barbier work on paper?
Based on 23 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a George Barbier work on paper is $1,560. 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 George Barbier's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a George Barbier work on paper is $5,558. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $5,558 (buyer's premium not included).
What is the average price of a George Barbier print?
Based on 20 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a George Barbier print is $912. 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 George Barbier's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a George Barbier print is $17,500.
What is the average price of a small George Barbier work on paper?
Based on 18 sold lots, the median auction price of a small George Barbier work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $1,956, 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 small George Barbier print?
Based on 11 sold lots, the median auction price of a small George Barbier print (small (under 50 cm)) is $912, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is George Barbier's auction record?
George Barbier's auction record is $17,500, set in 2019.
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