> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/george-w-barker · updated 2026-11-01

# George W. Barker (b. 1942)

## What is George W. Barker’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 6 auction results for George W. Barker at 2 houses since 2025. Over the last 24 months the median price was $82 including buyer’s premium (middle half $82–$168, n=6). The auction record is $263 for Window (2025, Shapiro Auctioneers). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.


**Top auction records: prints & editions**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Window, 1974 | Screenprint on paper | $263 | Shapiro Auctioneers | Jul 2025 |
| 2 | If You Would Know Her As She Really Is, 1974 | Screenprint on paper | $197 | Shapiro Auctioneers | Jul 2025 |
| 3 | Dream of English Fields, 1974 | Screenprint on paper | $82 | Shapiro Auctioneers | Jul 2025 |
| 4 | Rock 'n Roll Star, 1975 | Screenprint on paper | $82 | Shapiro Auctioneers | Jul 2025 |
| 5 | The Gate, 1974 | Screenprint on paper | $82 | Shapiro Auctioneers | Jul 2025 |
| 6 | Positive Identification, 1974 | Screenprint on paper | $21 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Sep 2025 |

**Median price by medium (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Prints | 6 | $82 |

**Median price by size (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 6 | $82 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 6 results from 2 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


George W. Barker is an artist with 10 auction lots recorded since 2025, median price $82.

A work by George W. Barker sold in 2025 for $82, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a George W. Barker work worth?

Across 6 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a George W. Barker work is $82.

The median George W. Barker print sells for $82 across 6 lots.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 10 | $82 | $263 | 60% | 2025-09-17 |

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 6 | $82–$168 | $82 | $263 |

Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 2025 | $263 |
| Prints & Editions | 2025 | $197 |

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 W. Barker worth?

Across 6 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a George W. Barker work is $82. The median George W. Barker print sells for $82 across 6 lots.

### What is George W. Barker's auction record?

George W. Barker's auction record is $263, set in 2025.

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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 W. Barker auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/george-w-barker (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.