> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/thomas-barnett · updated 2026-11-02

# Thomas Barnett (1870–1929)

## What is Thomas Barnett’s work worth? {#value}

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.

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

| # | 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 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 12 | $409 |
| Works on paper | 15 | $77 |

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

| 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](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


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.

## What is a Thomas Barnett work 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.

## 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. The full sale history is in the OpeningBid app (free sign-up).

## 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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Data last updated 2026-11-02. OpeningBid tracks 15,390,829 auction lots from 577 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Thomas Barnett auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/thomas-barnett (updated 2026-11-02).

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.