> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/sam-barnes · updated 2026-11-01

# Sam Barnes (1857–1926)

Sam Barnes is an artist with 4 auction lots recorded since 2025, median price $338. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by Sam Barnes sold in 2025 for a hammer price of $400 (buyer's premium not included), according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Sam Barnes work worth?

Across 4 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Sam Barnes work is $338.

The median Sam Barnes sculpture sells for $338 across 4 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 | 4 | $338† | $400† | — | 2025-05-29 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2025 | $400† |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2025 | $400† |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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 Sam Barnes worth?

Across 4 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Sam Barnes work is $338. The median Sam Barnes sculpture sells for $338 across 4 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Sam Barnes's auction record?

Sam Barnes's auction record is $400, set in 2025. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $400 (buyer's premium not included).

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Data last updated 2026-11-01. OpeningBid tracks 15,222,099 auction lots from 571 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Sam Barnes auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/sam-barnes (updated 2026-11-01).

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.