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# James Barkley (b. 1941)

James Barkley is an American artist with 21 auction lots recorded since 2016, median price $2,750.

A work by James Barkley sold in 2021 for $2,750, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a James Barkley work worth?

Across 5 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a James Barkley work is $2,750.

The median James Barkley work on paper sells for $1,750 across 1 lots.

The median James Barkley painting sells for $4,000 across 3 lots.

The median James Barkley print sells for $2,750 across 1 lots.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 2 | $2,750 | $2,750 | 50% | 2021-12-16 |
| Paintings | 4 | $4,000 | $4,940 | 75% | 2019-06-04 |
| Works on Paper | 7 | $1,750 | $1,750 | 14.3% | 2023-12-14 |

James Barkley's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (2 lots) median $2,750 with 50% sell-through. Paintings (4 lots) median $4,000, record $4,940.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2019 | $4,940 |
| Paintings | 2018 | $4,000 |
| Prints & Editions | 2021 | $2,750 |
| Works on Paper | 2023 | $1,750 |

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 James Barkley worth?

Across 5 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a James Barkley work is $2,750. The median James Barkley work on paper sells for $1,750 across 1 lots. The median James Barkley painting sells for $4,000 across 3 lots. The median James Barkley print sells for $2,750 across 1 lots.

### What is James Barkley's auction record?

James Barkley's auction record is $4,940, set in 2019.

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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.