Virginia Barnes (1895–1984)
What is Virginia Barnes’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 16 auction results for Virginia Barnes at 1 houses since 2025. Over the last 24 months the median price was $271 including buyer’s premium (middle half $213–$498, n=16). The auction record is $687 for Untitled: Red Flowers in Vase, Untitled: Floral Study, Untitled: Abstracted Grass and Elderberry in Bud (2026, Neal Auction Company). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Untitled: Red Tree, Untitled: Bouquet, Untitled: 3 Spirits and Untitled: Orange Flowers in Vase, 1895 | 4 woodblock aquagraphs on paper | $687 | Neal Auction Company | May 2026 |
| 2 | Untitled: Leaves and Untitled: Abstracted Grass, 1895 | 2 woodblock aquagraphs | $531 | Neal Auction Company | Jul 2025 |
| 3 | Flowers in Basket and Untitled: Bouquet, 1895 | 2 woodblock aquagraphs | $437 | Neal Auction Company | Oct 2025 |
| 4 | Elderberry in Bud, 1895 | Woodblock aquagraph | $343 | Neal Auction Company | Jul 2025 |
| 5 | "Old Fashioned Dance" and "Untitled" (3), 1895 | 4 woodblock aquagraphs on paper | $281 | Neal Auction Company | Jul 2026 |
| 6 | Flowers in Basket and Untitled: Tree, 1895 | 2 woodblock aquagraphs on paper and one watercolor on paper | $260 | Neal Auction Company | Dec 2025 |
| 7 | Untitled: Bouquet, Untitled: Orange Flowers in Vase and Untitled: Budding Leaves, 1895 | 3 woodblock aquagraphs on paper | $260 | Neal Auction Company | Jul 2026 |
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Untitled: Red Flowers in Vase, Untitled: Floral Study, Untitled: Abstracted Grass and Elderberry in Bud, 1895 | 1 watercolor, 1 mixed media, 1 woodblock aquagraph and 1 woodblock serigraph on paper | $687 | Neal Auction Company | May 2026 |
| 2 | Old Fashioned Dance, 1895 | Offset lithograph on paper mounted to board | $562 | Neal Auction Company | Oct 2025 |
| 3 | Virginia Barnes, Group of Sixteen Works on Paper, 1895 | 8 woodblock aquagraphs, 3 watercolors, 4 offset lithographs and 1 pastel on paper | $487 | Neal Auction Company | Sep 2026 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Works on paper | 8 | $255 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 16 | $271 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 16 results from 1 houses · How we compute these figures
Virginia Barnes is an American artist with 15 auction lots recorded since 2025, median price $260.
A work by Virginia Barnes sold in 2026 for $487, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
See the full Virginia Barnes record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
View Virginia Barnes on OpeningBid →What is a Virginia Barnes work worth?
Across 15 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Virginia Barnes work is $260.
The median Virginia Barnes print sells for $302 across 12 lots.
The median Virginia Barnes work on paper sells for $197 across 1 lots.
Price breakdown by category
| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 12 | $302 | $687 | — | 2026-05-07 |
| Works on Paper | 1 | $197 | $197 | — | 2025-04-04 |
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 12 | $202–$539 | $302 | $687 |
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 2026 | $687 |
| Prints & Editions | 2026 | $687 |
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $197 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Virginia Barnes worth?
Across 15 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Virginia Barnes work is $260. The median Virginia Barnes print sells for $302 across 12 lots. The median Virginia Barnes work on paper sells for $197 across 1 lots.
What is the average price of a Virginia Barnes print?
Based on 12 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Virginia Barnes print is $302.
What is Virginia Barnes's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Virginia Barnes print is $687.
What is the average price of a medium Virginia Barnes print?
Based on 12 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Virginia Barnes print (medium (50–120 cm)) is $302, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
What is Virginia Barnes's auction record?
Virginia Barnes's auction record is $687, set in 2026.
See the full Virginia Barnes record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
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