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# Henry Barlow Carter (1803–1867)

Henry Barlow Carter is a British (modern) artist with 28 auction lots recorded since 1998, median price $502. 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 Henry Barlow Carter sold in 2021 for $1,905, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Henry Barlow Carter work worth?

Across 24 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Henry Barlow Carter work is $502.

The median Henry Barlow Carter work on paper sells for $433 across 24 lots.

The median Henry Barlow Carter painting sells for $508 across 1 lots.

Small (under 50 cm) Henry Barlow Carter work on papers typically sell for $122–$803 (the middle half of 21 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 | — | — | — | 1998-11-19 |
| Paintings | 1 | $508† | $508† | — | 2019-06-18 |
| Works on Paper | 28 | $433†‡ | $2,185 | 85.7% | 2026-04-21 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

## Price by size

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 21 | $122–$803†‡ | $404†‡ | $2,185 |

† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2001 | $2,185 |
| Works on Paper | 2021 | $1,905 |
| Paintings | 2019 | $508† |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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 Henry Barlow Carter worth?

Across 24 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Henry Barlow Carter work is $502. The median Henry Barlow Carter work on paper sells for $433 across 24 lots. The median Henry Barlow Carter painting sells for $508 across 1 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Henry Barlow Carter work on papers typically sell for $122–$803 (the middle half of 21 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 Henry Barlow Carter work on paper?

Based on 24 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Henry Barlow Carter work on paper is $433. 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 Henry Barlow Carter's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Henry Barlow Carter work on paper is $2,185.

### What is the average price of a small Henry Barlow Carter work on paper?

Based on 21 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Henry Barlow Carter work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $404, 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 Henry Barlow Carter's auction record?

Henry Barlow Carter's auction record is $2,185, set in 2001.

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Data last updated 2026-11-01. OpeningBid tracks 15,222,099 auction lots from 571 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

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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.