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# George Barrett (1728–1784)

George Barrett is an Irish artist with 16 auction lots recorded since 1994, median price $3,093. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by George Barrett is recorded as sold in 2024 for $3,638; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a George Barrett work worth?

Across 4 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a George Barrett work is $3,093.

The median George Barrett painting sells for $2,547 across 5 lots.

Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 1 | — | — | 0% | — |
| Paintings | 9 | $2,547‡ | $9,721 | 55.6% | 2026-02-10 |
| Works on Paper | 5 | — | — | 0% | — |

‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 5 | $2,547–$3,638‡ | $2,547‡ | $9,721 |

‡ 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 | 2021 | $9,721 |
| Paintings | 2024 | $3,638‡ |

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

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 George Barrett worth?

Across 4 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a George Barrett work is $3,093. The median George Barrett painting sells for $2,547 across 5 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is George Barrett's auction record?

George Barrett's auction record is $9,721, set in 2021.

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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, “George Barrett auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/george-barrett-2 (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.