Georges Barbier (1882–1932)
Georges Barbier is a French artist with 77 auction lots recorded since 2001, median price $1,126. 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 Georges Barbier sold in 2026 for $1,651, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 51 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Georges Barbier work is $1,126.
The median Georges Barbier print sells for $551 across 19 lots.
The median Georges Barbier work on paper sells for $1,846 across 16 lots.
The median Georges Barbier painting sells for $1,635 across 7 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 | 24 | $551†‡ | $9,058 | 79.2% | 2026-05-21 |
| Paintings | 7 | $1,635 | $5,721 | — | 2022-10-04 |
| Works on Paper | 19 | $1,846†‡ | $142,739 | 84.2% | 2025-10-09 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $9,058 | $142,739 | — | 2023-07-13 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Georges Barbier's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (24 lots) median $551 with 79.2% sell-through. Paintings (7 lots) median $1,635, record $5,721. A typical Georges Barbier painting sells for around 3.0× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 3 lots) the median is $9,058.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 12 | $131–$825‡ | $299‡ | $9,058 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 5 | $1,144–$5,677 | $3,923 | $5,721 |
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 13 | $418–$4,432‡ | $1,400‡ | $142,739 |
‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2020 | $142,739 |
| Prints & Editions | 2023 | $9,058 |
| Works on Paper | 2021 | $7,856 |
| Prints & Editions | 2020 | $6,717 |
| Paintings | 2021 | $5,721 |
| Paintings | 2020 | $5,677 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Georges Barbier worth?
Across 51 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Georges Barbier work is $1,126. The median Georges Barbier print sells for $551 across 19 lots. The median Georges Barbier work on paper sells for $1,846 across 16 lots. The median Georges Barbier painting sells for $1,635 across 7 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 Georges Barbier print?
Based on 19 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Georges Barbier print is $551. 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 Georges Barbier's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Georges Barbier print is $9,058.
What is the average price of a Georges Barbier work on paper?
Based on 16 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Georges Barbier work on paper is $1,846. 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 Georges Barbier's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Georges Barbier work on paper is $142,739.
What is the average price of a small Georges Barbier work on paper?
Based on 13 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Georges Barbier work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $1,400, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is the average price of a small Georges Barbier print?
Based on 12 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Georges Barbier print (small (under 50 cm)) is $299, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Georges Barbier's auction record?
Georges Barbier's auction record is $142,739, set in 2020.
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