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# James Macdonald Barnsley (1861–1929)

## What is James Macdonald Barnsley’s work worth? {#value}

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.

**Top auction records: paintings, drawings & sculpture**

| # | 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 |


**Median price by medium (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| 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](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


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.

## What is a James Macdonald Barnsley work 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.

## 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. The full sale history is in the OpeningBid app (free sign-up).

## 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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Data last updated 2026-11-02. OpeningBid tracks 15,390,829 auction lots from 577 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.