> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/mardi-barrie · updated 2026-11-02

# Mardi Barrie (1931–2004)

## What is Mardi Barrie’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 17 auction results for Mardi Barrie at 2 houses since 2011. Over the last 24 months the median price was $1,352 including buyer’s premium (middle half $680–$1,845, n=7). The auction record is $2,378 for WINTER (2025, Lyon & Turnbull). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | WINTER | <p>Oil on canvas</p> | $2,378 | Lyon & Turnbull | Apr 2025 |
| 2 | GREEN STILL LIFE | <p>Signed lower right, oil on canvas</p> | $1,992 | Lyon & Turnbull | Feb 2026 |
| 3 | WINTER LANDSCAPE | <p>Signed lower right, oil on board</p> | $1,698 | Lyon & Turnbull | Apr 2025 |
| 4 | TOWN CENTRE | Oil on canvas | $1,573 | Lyon & Turnbull | Apr 2023 |
| 5 | MANTLE FIGURES, MORNING | Signed lower left, oil on board | $1,357 | Lyon & Turnbull | Feb 2022 |
| 6 | PART OF THE FALLS | Signed lower right, oil on canvas | $1,352 | Lyon & Turnbull | Oct 2026 |
| 7 | Town Beyond the Rocks, 1965 | Signed and dated lower left, oil on canvas | $1,258 | Lyon & Turnbull | Apr 2023 |
| 8 | COTTAGE LANDSCAPE | Oil on canvas | $1,256 | Lyon & Turnbull | Oct 2024 |
| 9 | CLOUDS OVER THE LOCH | <p>Signed lower right, oil on canvas</p> | $815 | Lyon & Turnbull | Feb 2026 |
| 10 | THE SOUTH TRANSEPT | Signed lower right, oil on canvas | $653 | Lyon & Turnbull | Oct 2024 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 13 | $1,258 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 10 | $1,305 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 6 | $583 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 17 results from 2 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Mardi Barrie is a British (modern) artist with 21 auction lots recorded since 2009, median price $815. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Mardi Barrie sold in 2026 for $1,352, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Mardi Barrie work worth?

Across 17 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Mardi Barrie work is $815.

The median Mardi Barrie painting sells for $1,256 across 13 lots.

The median Mardi Barrie work on paper sells for $429 across 3 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 15 | $1,256‡ | $2,378 | 86.7% | 2026-02-11 |
| Works on Paper | 4 | $429 | $488 | 75% | 2025-02-11 |

‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 5 | $544–$639‡ | $622‡ | $1,357 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 8 | $1,146–$1,772 | $1,415 | $2,378 |

‡ 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 | 2025 | $2,378 |
| Paintings | 2026 | $1,992 |
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $488 |
| Works on Paper | 2022 | $429 |

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 Mardi Barrie worth?

Across 17 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Mardi Barrie work is $815. The median Mardi Barrie painting sells for $1,256 across 13 lots. The median Mardi Barrie work on paper sells for $429 across 3 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is the average price of a Mardi Barrie painting?

Based on 13 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Mardi Barrie painting is $1,256. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Mardi Barrie's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Mardi Barrie painting is $2,378.

### What is Mardi Barrie's auction record?

Mardi Barrie's auction record is $2,378, set in 2025.

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

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Mardi Barrie auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/mardi-barrie (updated 2026-11-02).

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.
