Rafael Barrios (b. 1947)
Rafael Barrios is a Venezuelan artist with 11 auction lots recorded since 2013, median price $6,943. 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 Rafael Barrios sold in 2026 for $16,640, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Rafael Barrios on OpeningBid →What is a Rafael Barrios work worth?
Across 10 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Rafael Barrios work is $6,943.
The median Rafael Barrios sculpture sells for $7,259 across 9 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 10 | $7,259†‡ | $22,500 | 90% | 2026-03-24 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Price by size
Sculpture & Installation
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 6 | $7,312–$14,460† | $7,696† | $22,500 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2018 | $22,500 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2026 | $16,640 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Rafael Barrios worth?
Across 10 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Rafael Barrios work is $6,943. The median Rafael Barrios sculpture sells for $7,259 across 9 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 Rafael Barrios's auction record?
Rafael Barrios's auction record is $22,500, set in 2018.
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