> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/richard-barr · updated 2026-11-03

# Richard Barr (1930–2003)

## What is Richard Barr’s work worth? {#value}

As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 12 auction results for Richard Barr at 6 houses since 2021. Over the last 24 months the median price was $900 including buyer’s premium (middle half $865–$1,340, n=7). The auction record is $2,286 for Figural table lamps model H-766 (2026, Los Angeles Modern Auctions). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Figural table lamps model H-766, 1965 | Walnut | $2,286 | Los Angeles Modern Auctions | Jan 2026 |
| 2 | Floor lamps model T-823, pair, 1965 | Milk glass, chrome-plated steel, aluminum | $1,536 | Wright | Sep 2026 |
| 3 | Mushroom table lamps, 1965 | Aluminum | $1,143 | Wright | Mar 2026 |
| 4 | Table lamps model H-734, 1965 | Enamel | $1,040 | Rago Arts | Mar 2021 |
| 5 | Mushroom table lamps, pair | USA, c. 1965 / c. 1975 aluminum, frosted glass | $900 | Los Angeles Modern Auctions | Mar 2026 |
| 6 | Floor lamp | USA, c. 1965 / c. 1970 frosted glass, chrome-plated steel | $865 | Los Angeles Modern Auctions | May 2026 |
| 7 | Floor lamp, 1965 | Frosted glass, chrome-plated steel | $865 | Wright | May 2026 |
| 8 | A Richard Barr for Laurel Brutalist steel table lamp | Torch-cut steel dynamic sculptural body mounted on a patinated verdigris and black enameled copper base | $715 | John Moran Auctioneers | Aug 2023 |
| 9 | Table lamp, model D750, 1965 | Enameled and chrome-plated brass | $576 | Wright | Aug 2026 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Other | 8 | $970 |


Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 12 results from 6 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Richard Barr is an American artist with 13 auction lots recorded since 2020, median price $882. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by Richard Barr sold in 2026 for $1,536, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Richard Barr work worth?

Across 12 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Richard Barr work is $882.

The median Richard Barr sculpture sells for $1,340 across 2 lots.

Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2 | $1,340 | $1,536 | — | 2026-09-24 |

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2026 | $1,536 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2026 | $1,143 |

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 Richard Barr worth?

Across 12 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Richard Barr work is $882. The median Richard Barr sculpture sells for $1,340 across 2 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Richard Barr's auction record?

Richard Barr's auction record is $2,286, set in 2026.

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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, “Richard Barr auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/richard-barr (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.