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# James Barnes (1820–1920)

James Barnes is a British (modern) artist with 10 auction lots recorded since 1994, median price $829. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by James Barnes sold in 2014 for $1,612, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a James Barnes work worth?

Across 6 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a James Barnes work is $829.

The median James Barnes work on paper sells for $493 across 3 lots.

The median James Barnes painting sells for $91 across 1 lots.

Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 1 | — | — | 0% | — |
| Paintings | 3 | $91 | $91 | 33.3% | 2018-03-21 |
| Works on Paper | 5 | $493‡ | $1,164‡ | 60% | 2024-11-19 |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2001 | $1,164‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2024 | $493 |
| Paintings | 2018 | $91 |

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

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 Barnes worth?

Across 6 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a James Barnes work is $829. The median James Barnes work on paper sells for $493 across 3 lots. The median James Barnes painting sells for $91 across 1 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

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

James Barnes's auction record is $10,573, set in 2007.

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Data last updated 2026-11-03. OpeningBid tracks 15,596,131 auction lots from 579 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “James Barnes auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/james-barnes (updated 2026-11-03).

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.