Sam Barber (b. 1943)
Sam Barber is an American artist with 13 auction lots recorded since 1989, median price $950. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by Sam Barber sold in 2025 for $1,800, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Sam Barber on OpeningBid →What is a Sam Barber work worth?
Across 11 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Sam Barber work is $950.
The median Sam Barber painting sells for $950 across 9 lots.
The median Sam Barber work on paper sells for $58 across 1 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 | 11 | $950‡ | $4,032 | 81.8% | 2025-03-21 |
| Works on Paper | 1 | $58‡ | $58‡ | — | 2003-03-28 |
‡ 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 | $764–$950‡ | $764‡ | $1,300 |
‡ 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 | 2020 | $4,032 |
| Paintings | 2025 | $1,800 |
| Works on Paper | 2003 | $58‡ |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Sam Barber worth?
Across 11 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Sam Barber work is $950. The median Sam Barber painting sells for $950 across 9 lots. The median Sam Barber work on paper sells for $58 across 1 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 Sam Barber painting?
Based on 9 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Sam Barber painting is $950. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Sam Barber's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Sam Barber painting is $4,032.
What is Sam Barber's auction record?
Sam Barber's auction record is $4,032, set in 2020.
See the full Sam Barber record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
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