James Macdonald Barnsley (1861–1929)
What is James Macdonald Barnsley’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 18 auction results for James Macdonald Barnsley at 1 houses since 2026. Over the last 24 months the median price was $558 including buyer’s premium (middle half $217–$683, n=18). The auction record is $1,537 for HOMESTEADS IN THE LAURENTIANS (2026, Waddingtons). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | HOMESTEADS IN THE LAURENTIANS, 1889 | Oil on canvas | $1,537 | Waddingtons | Jun 2026 |
| 2 | UNTITLED (DUTCH HARBOUR SCENE) | WATERCOLOUR | $794 | Waddingtons | Jul 2026 |
| 3 | THE SEAWEED GATHERERS, 1888 | Oil on canvas | $791 | Waddingtons | Jun 2026 |
| 4 | SPRING LANDSCAPE | WATERCOLOUR | $706 | Waddingtons | Jul 2026 |
| 5 | UNTITLED (THE HAYMAKERS), 1891 | WATERCOLOUR | $706 | Waddingtons | Jul 2026 |
| 6 | THROUGH THE GLOAMING | Oil on canvas | $615 | Waddingtons | Jun 2026 |
| 7 | GOLDEN SUNSET | Oil on canvas | $614 | Waddingtons | Oct 2026 |
| 8 | WINTER SCENE | Oil on panel | $614 | Waddingtons | Oct 2026 |
| 9 | UNTITLED (LANDSCAPE STUDY WITH DISTANT CHURCH) | WATERCOLOUR | $574 | Waddingtons | Jul 2026 |
| 10 | UNTITLED (BIRCHES, SPRING EVENING) | WATERCOLOUR | $542 | Waddingtons | Sep 2026 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 5 | $615 |
| Works on paper | 13 | $398 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 18 results from 1 houses · How we compute these figures
James Macdonald Barnsley is a Canadian artist with 14 auction lots recorded since 2026, median price $614.
A work by James Macdonald Barnsley sold in 2026 for $614, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 14 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a James Macdonald Barnsley work is $614.
The median James Macdonald Barnsley painting sells for $614 across 2 lots.
Price breakdown by category
| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2 | $614 | $614 | — | 2026-10-08 |
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2026 | $614 |
| Paintings | 2026 | $614 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a James Macdonald Barnsley worth?
Across 14 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a James Macdonald Barnsley work is $614. The median James Macdonald Barnsley painting sells for $614 across 2 lots.
What is James Macdonald Barnsley's auction record?
James Macdonald Barnsley's auction record is $1,537, set in 2026.
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