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# Martin Barré (1924–1993)

## What is Martin Barré’s work worth? {#value}

As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 93 auction results for Martin Barré at 16 houses since 1990. Over the last 24 months the median price was $153,937 including buyer’s premium (middle half $108,425–$162,824, n=7). The auction record is $405,859 for 63-O (2023, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 63-O, 1963 | Acrylic paint | $405,859 | Christie's | Jun 2023 |
| 2 | Sans titre (RF012), 1956 | Oil paint | $324,616 | Christie's | Dec 2021 |
| 3 | 67-F-8, 1967 | Acrylic paint | $282,275 | Christie's | Dec 2021 |
| 4 | MARTIN BARRE (1924-1993) 1956 Huile sur toile Signée et datée en ba, 1956 | Oil on canvas | $279,746 | Cornette de Saint Cyr (Bonhams) | Apr 2019 |
| 5 | Composition, 1957 | Oil paint | $253,335 | Sotheby's | Apr 2025 |
| 6 | Sans titre (huile sur toile), 1956 | Oil paint | $245,151 | Christie's | Jun 2022 |
| 7 | 67-F-14, 1967 | Acrylique et peinture glycérophtalique sur toile | $242,364 | Artcurial | Dec 2021 |
| 8 | 86-87 – 120 x 120 – H, 1986 | Acrylic paint | $225,140 | Christie's | Jun 2019 |
| 9 | 72-73-B-108x100, 1972-1973 | Acrylique sur toile | $221,587 | Christie's | Oct 2017 |
| 10 | 57-120 x 120-A, 1957 | Huile sur toile | $208,369 | Christie's | Oct 2019 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 62 | $106,832 |
| Other | 8 | $30,198 |
| Works on paper | 7 | $27,908 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 9 | $131,720 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 37 | $106,246 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 6 | $59,367 |

Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 93 results from 16 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Martin Barré is a French artist with 101 auction lots recorded since 1990, median price $77,588. 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 Martin Barré sold in 2026 for $131,332, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Martin Barré work worth?

Across 93 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Martin Barré work is $77,588.

The median Martin Barré painting sells for $94,817 across 73 lots.

The median Martin Barré work on paper sells for $27,857 across 8 lots.

Medium (50–120 cm) Martin Barré paintings typically sell for $57,845–$193,430 (the middle half of 44 sold 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 80 | $94,817†‡ | $405,859 | 91.3% | 2026-04-26 |
| Works on Paper | 8 | $27,857†‡ | $80,177 | — | 2026-06-04 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 34 | $162,824† | $405,859 | — | 2026-10-18 |

† 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 6 | $40,191–$67,634 | $59,367 | $81,250 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 44 | $57,845–$193,430†‡ | $101,133†‡ | $405,859 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 7 | $101,681–$136,030† | $129,189† | $166,192† |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 5 | $26,762–$49,249†‡ | $29,911†‡ | $80,177 |

† 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 | 2023 | $405,859 |
| Paintings | 2021 | $324,616 |
| Works on Paper | 2016 | $80,177 |
| Works on Paper | 2019 | $49,249 |

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 Martin Barré worth?

Across 93 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Martin Barré work is $77,588. The median Martin Barré painting sells for $94,817 across 73 lots. The median Martin Barré work on paper sells for $27,857 across 8 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Martin Barré paintings typically sell for $57,845–$193,430 (the middle half of 44 sold 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 Martin Barré painting?

Based on 73 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Martin Barré painting is $94,817. 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 Martin Barré's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Martin Barré painting is $405,859.

### What is the average price of a medium Martin Barré painting?

Based on 44 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Martin Barré painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $101,133, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. 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 Martin Barré's auction record?

Martin Barré's auction record is $405,859, set in 2023.

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Data last updated 2026-11-03. OpeningBid tracks 15,596,131 auction lots from 579 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Martin Barré auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/martin-barre (updated 2026-11-03).

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.