Lionel Barrymore (1878–1954)
Lionel Barrymore is an American artist with 8 auction lots recorded since 1990, median price $150. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by Lionel Barrymore sold in 2025 for $410, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Lionel Barrymore on OpeningBid →What is a Lionel Barrymore work worth?
Across 6 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Lionel Barrymore work is $150.
The median Lionel Barrymore print sells for $138 across 6 lots.
The median Lionel Barrymore photograph sells for $410 across 1 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 | 7 | $138†‡ | $225 | 85.7% | 2022-10-26 |
| Photography | 1 | $410 | $410 | — | 2025-12-11 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 5 | $125–$178†‡ | $150†‡ | $225 |
† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Photography | 2025 | $410 |
| Prints & Editions | 2008 | $225 |
| Prints & Editions | 2002 | $178‡ |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Lionel Barrymore worth?
Across 6 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Lionel Barrymore work is $150. The median Lionel Barrymore print sells for $138 across 6 lots. The median Lionel Barrymore photograph sells for $410 across 1 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 Lionel Barrymore's auction record?
Lionel Barrymore's auction record is $225, set in 2008.
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