George Barris (1922–2016)
George Barris is an American artist with 87 auction lots recorded since 2006, median price $1,066. 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 Barris sold in 2025 for $2,754, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View George Barris on OpeningBid →What is a George Barris work worth?
Across 52 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a George Barris work is $1,066.
The median George Barris photograph sells for $1,250 across 43 lots.
The median George Barris print sells for $426 across 1 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) George Barris photographs typically sell for $424–$2,736 (the middle half of 40 sold 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 | $426‡ | $426‡ | — | 2017-07-01 |
| Photography | 64 | $1,250‡ | $10,727‡ | 67.2% | 2026-04-15 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $9,361‡ | $10,727‡ | — | 2015-06-04 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Price by size
Photography
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 40 | $424–$2,736‡ | $1,250‡ | $10,727‡ |
‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Photography | 2015 | $10,727‡ |
| Photography | 2015 | $9,361‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2017 | $426‡ |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a George Barris worth?
Across 52 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a George Barris work is $1,066. The median George Barris photograph sells for $1,250 across 43 lots. The median George Barris print sells for $426 across 1 lots. Small (under 50 cm) George Barris photographs typically sell for $424–$2,736 (the middle half of 40 sold 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 Barris photograph?
Based on 43 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a George Barris photograph is $1,250. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is George Barris's most expensive photograph?
The highest price recorded at auction for a George Barris photograph is $10,727. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
What is the average price of a small George Barris photograph?
Based on 40 sold lots, the median auction price of a small George Barris photograph (small (under 50 cm)) is $1,250, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is George Barris's auction record?
George Barris's auction record is $10,727, set in 2015. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
See the full George Barris record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
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