John Barker (1811–1886)
John Barker is a British (modern) artist with 20 auction lots recorded since 1996, median price $663. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.
A work by John Barker sold in 2015 for $4,116, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View John Barker on OpeningBid →What is a John Barker work worth?
Across 14 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a John Barker work is $663.
The median John Barker painting sells for $663 across 14 lots.
The median John Barker work on paper sells for $289 across 2 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 | 2 | — | — | 0% | — |
| Paintings | 17 | $663†‡ | $4,116 | 82.4% | 2023-11-02 |
| Works on Paper | 4 | $289 | $481 | 50% | 2025-08-13 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 8 | $320–$907†‡ | $554†‡ | $1,206 |
† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2015 | $4,116 |
| Paintings | 2012 | $1,206 |
| Works on Paper | 2021 | $481 |
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $98 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a John Barker worth?
Across 14 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a John Barker work is $663. The median John Barker painting sells for $663 across 14 lots. The median John Barker work on paper sells for $289 across 2 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 the average price of a John Barker painting?
Based on 14 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a John Barker painting is $663. 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 John Barker's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a John Barker painting is $4,116.
What is John Barker's auction record?
John Barker's auction record is $4,116, set in 2015.
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