Matthew Barney is an American artist with 146 auction lots recorded since 1998, median price $18,114.
| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 25 | $19,200 | $348,000 | 92% | 2024-09-04 |
| Paintings | 7 | $16,250 | $101,600 | — | 2025-11-20 |
| Works on Paper | 11 | $12,000 | $108,000 | — | 2025-11-20 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2 | $103,875 | $206,500 | — | 2015-10-26 |
| Photography | 52 | $25,400 | $262,089 | 73.1% | 2026-02-27 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 19 | $137,836 | $387,500 | — | 2025-11-20 |
Matthew Barney's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (25 lots) median $19,200 with 92% sell-through. Paintings (7 lots) median $16,250, record $101,600. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 19 lots) the median is $137,836.
| Title | Date | House | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cremaster 1: Goodyear Lounge | 2026-04-11 | Phillips | $25,800 |
| CREMASTER 3: Chrysler Imperial | 2026-03-04 | Christie's | $16,510 |
| CREMASTER 5: The Menagerie of the Queen of Chain | 2026-03-04 | Christie's | $13,970 |
| RADIAL DRILL: OTTOgate | 2026-03-04 | Christie's | $10,795 |
| A Pele da Lâmina | 2026-03-04 | Christie's | $3,302 |
Based on 38 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Matthew Barney photograph is $25,400.
The highest price recorded at auction for a Matthew Barney photograph is $262,089.
Based on 23 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Matthew Barney print is $19,200.
The highest price recorded at auction for a Matthew Barney print is $348,000.
Based on 11 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Matthew Barney work on paper is $12,000.
The highest price recorded at auction for a Matthew Barney work on paper is $108,000.
Matthew Barney's auction record is $387,500, set on 1999-05-19.