> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/wright-barker · updated 2026-11-01

# Wright Barker (1864–1941)

Wright Barker is a British (modern) artist with 41 auction lots recorded since 1994, median price $5,639. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by Wright Barker sold in 2022 for $210,477, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Wright Barker work worth?

Across 26 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Wright Barker work is $5,639.

The median Wright Barker painting sells for $5,439 across 23 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 | 33 | $5,439† | $210,477 | 69.7% | 2022-07-13 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 12 | $2,049–$9,549† | $3,154† | $43,075 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 9 | $5,641–$22,450† | $11,081† | $210,477 |

† 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 | 2022 | $210,477 |
| Paintings | 2009 | $43,075 |

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 Wright Barker worth?

Across 26 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Wright Barker work is $5,639. The median Wright Barker painting sells for $5,439 across 23 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is the average price of a Wright Barker painting?

Based on 23 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Wright Barker painting is $5,439. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Wright Barker's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Wright Barker painting is $210,477.

### What is the average price of a medium Wright Barker painting?

Based on 12 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Wright Barker painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $3,154, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Wright Barker's auction record?

Wright Barker's auction record is $210,477, set in 2022.

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Data last updated 2026-11-01. OpeningBid tracks 15,222,099 auction lots from 571 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Wright Barker auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/wright-barker (updated 2026-11-01).

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.