James Barenger (1780–1850)
James Barenger is a British (modern) artist with 12 auction lots recorded since 1999, median price $2,300. 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 James Barenger sold in 2025 for $3,600, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View James Barenger on OpeningBid →What is a James Barenger work worth?
Across 9 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a James Barenger work is $2,300.
The median James Barenger painting sells for $2,397 across 6 lots.
The median James Barenger print sells for $13,998 across 1 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 | $13,998 | $13,998 | — | 2023-07-13 |
| Paintings | 6 | $2,397†‡ | $3,600 | — | 2025-02-05 |
| Works on Paper | 1 | — | — | 0% | — |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
James Barenger's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (1 lots) median $13,998. Paintings (6 lots) median $2,397, record $3,600.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 5 | $2,300–$3,000†‡ | $2,494†‡ | $3,600 |
† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 2023 | $13,998 |
| Paintings | 2025 | $3,600 |
| Paintings | 2013 | $3,000† |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a James Barenger worth?
Across 9 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a James Barenger work is $2,300. The median James Barenger painting sells for $2,397 across 6 lots. The median James Barenger print sells for $13,998 across 1 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 James Barenger's auction record?
James Barenger's auction record is $13,998, set in 2023.
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