Thomas Barnett (1870–1929)
What is Thomas Barnett’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 29 auction results for Thomas Barnett at 4 houses since 2016. Over the last 24 months the median price was $77 including buyer’s premium (middle half $71–$128, n=11). The auction record is $1,625 for Gloucester Harbor Scene (2016, Freeman's Hindman). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gloucester Harbor Scene | Oil on canvasboard | $1,625 | Freeman's Hindman | Apr 2016 |
| 2 | Bridge Landscape | Oil on board | $1,125 | Freeman's Hindman | Apr 2016 |
| 3 | Docked Sailboat | Oil on board | $1,062 | Freeman's Hindman | Apr 2016 |
| 4 | Pond Scene with Bridge | Oil on board | $875 | Freeman's Hindman | Apr 2016 |
| 5 | Autumn River Landscape | Oil on canvasboard | $625 | Freeman's Hindman | Apr 2016 |
| 6 | Harbor Scene | Oil on board | $625 | Freeman's Hindman | Apr 2016 |
| 7 | Abstract Figure Compositions | Watercolor on paper | $224 | Capsule Gallery Auction | Apr 2025 |
| 8 | Untitled (Portrait of a Woman) | Watercolor, ink, and graphite on paper | $192 | Capsule Gallery Auction | Oct 2024 |
| 9 | Untitled (Vase of Flowers) | Oil on canvas | $192 | Capsule Gallery Auction | May 2024 |
| 10 | Untitled (House in Woods) | Oil on canvas | $160 | Capsule Gallery Auction | Oct 2024 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 12 | $409 |
| Works on paper | 15 | $77 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Small (under 50 cm) | 6 | $969 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 20 | $96 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 29 results from 4 houses · How we compute these figures
Thomas Barnett is an American artist with 32 auction lots recorded since 2016, median price $128. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.
A work by Thomas Barnett sold in 2026 for a hammer price of $1,300 (buyer's premium not included), according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 27 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Thomas Barnett work is $128.
The median Thomas Barnett work on paper sells for $90 across 10 lots.
The median Thomas Barnett painting sells for $176 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2 | $176 | $192 | — | 2024-05-23 |
| Works on Paper | 10 | $90† | $224 | — | 2026-05-28 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Price by size
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 10 | $66–$128† | $90† | $224 |
† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $224 |
| Paintings | 2024 | $192 |
| Paintings | 2024 | $160 |
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $160 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Thomas Barnett worth?
Across 27 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Thomas Barnett work is $128. The median Thomas Barnett work on paper sells for $90 across 10 lots. The median Thomas Barnett painting sells for $176 across 2 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is the average price of a medium Thomas Barnett work on paper?
Based on 10 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Thomas Barnett work on paper (medium (50–120 cm)) is $90, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Thomas Barnett's auction record?
Thomas Barnett's auction record is $1,625, set in 2016.
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