Uta Barth (b. 1958)
What is Uta Barth’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 67 auction results for Uta Barth at 15 houses since 2000. Over the last 24 months the median price was $1,397 including buyer’s premium (middle half $812–$2,794, n=13). The auction record is $16,800 for Untitled (98.5) (2024, Sotheby's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Untitled (98.5), 1998 | Chromogenic print | $16,800 | Sotheby's | Jun 2024 |
| 2 | Untitled (Ground #2) | — | $16,250 | Sotheby's | Nov 2007 |
| 3 | Field #12, 1995 | Chromagenic print on panel | $11,476 | Christie's | Mar 2014 |
| 4 | Untitled (diptych, colour coupler print mounted on panel), 1998 | Photograph | $10,000 | Christie's | Sep 2007 |
| 5 | Untitled (Ground #5), 1992 | $9,600 | Rago Arts | Dec 2021 | |
| 6 | Ground #39, 1994 | Gelatin silver print | $9,500 | Christie's | Oct 2000 |
| 7 | Ground #64, 1995 | Color coupler print | $9,500 | Christie's | Oct 2000 |
| 8 | Ground #77, 1997 | Photograph | $8,750 | Christie's | Apr 2008 |
| 9 | Untitled (05.17) | Four chromogenic prints, face-mounted to Plexiglas | $8,750 | Phillips | Jul 2020 |
| 10 | Ground #55, 1995 | Color coupler print mounted on the artist's wooden box construction | $8,607 | Christie's | Oct 2004 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 7 | $4,375 |
| Other | 14 | $3,904 |
| Photographs | 37 | $3,750 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 43 | $4,022 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 13 | $2,375 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 67 results from 15 houses · How we compute these figures
Uta Barth is an American artist with 85 auction lots recorded since 2000, median price $3,818. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.
A work by Uta Barth sold in 2024 for $16,800, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
See the full Uta Barth record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
View Uta Barth on OpeningBid →What is a Uta Barth work worth?
Across 67 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Uta Barth work is $3,818.
The median Uta Barth photograph sells for $3,750 across 46 lots.
The median Uta Barth print sells for $5,715 across 12 lots.
The median Uta Barth painting sells for $1,651 across 3 lots.
Medium (50–120 cm) Uta Barth photographs typically sell for $2,625–$5,134 (the middle half of 35 sold 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 15 | $5,715 | $11,476 | 80% | 2026-02-07 |
| Paintings | 3 | $1,651 | $10,000 | — | 2025-06-20 |
| Works on Paper | 2 | $6,150 | $6,325 | — | 2019-09-27 |
| Photography | 57 | $3,750† | $16,800 | 80.7% | 2026-03-05 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 4 | $13,863 | $16,800 | — | 2024-06-20 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Uta Barth's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (15 lots) median $5,715 with 80% sell-through. Paintings (3 lots) median $1,651, record $10,000. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 4 lots) the median is $13,863.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 7 | $1,992–$5,580 | $2,375 | $8,607 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 5 | $7,637–$9,600 | $9,500 | $11,476 |
Photography
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 6 | $1,938–$3,511 | $2,522 | $9,500 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 35 | $2,625–$5,134† | $3,810† | $9,000 |
† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Photography | 2024 | $16,800 |
| Prints & Editions | 2014 | $11,476 |
| Paintings | 2007 | $10,000 |
| Prints & Editions | 2021 | $9,600 |
| Photography | 2000 | $9,500 |
| Works on Paper | 2019 | $6,325 |
| Works on Paper | 2004 | $5,975 |
| Paintings | 2025 | $1,651 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Uta Barth worth?
Across 67 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Uta Barth work is $3,818. The median Uta Barth photograph sells for $3,750 across 46 lots. The median Uta Barth print sells for $5,715 across 12 lots. The median Uta Barth painting sells for $1,651 across 3 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Uta Barth photographs typically sell for $2,625–$5,134 (the middle half of 35 sold lots). Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is the average price of a Uta Barth photograph?
Based on 46 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Uta Barth photograph is $3,750. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Uta Barth's most expensive photograph?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Uta Barth photograph is $16,800.
What is the average price of a Uta Barth print?
Based on 12 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Uta Barth print is $5,715.
What is Uta Barth's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Uta Barth print is $11,476.
What is the average price of a medium Uta Barth photograph?
Based on 35 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Uta Barth photograph (medium (50–120 cm)) is $3,810, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Uta Barth's auction record?
Uta Barth's auction record is $16,800, set in 2024.
See the full Uta Barth record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
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