William Barr (1867–1933)
William Barr is a British (modern) artist with 30 auction lots recorded since 2010, median price $990. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by William Barr sold in 2025 for $1,800, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View William Barr on OpeningBid →What is a William Barr work worth?
Across 16 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a William Barr work is $990.
The median William Barr painting sells for $1,000 across 15 lots.
Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
Price breakdown by category
| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 27 | $1,000†‡ | $2,750 | 55.6% | 2025-06-20 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 8 | $478–$1,031† | $795† | $1,800 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 6 | $725–$2,125 | $1,188 | $2,750 |
† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2020 | $2,750 |
| Paintings | 2012 | $2,375 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a William Barr worth?
Across 16 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a William Barr work is $990. The median William Barr painting sells for $1,000 across 15 lots. Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
What is the average price of a William Barr painting?
Based on 15 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a William Barr painting is $1,000. Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
What is William Barr's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a William Barr painting is $2,750.
What is William Barr's auction record?
William Barr's auction record is $2,750, set in 2020.
See the full William Barr record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
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