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Barbara Tribe

Australian · 1913–2000 · Sculptor

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31auction results2018–2026years recorded81%sold (25)$5kSign up free to seemedian price

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  1. Barbara Tribe, Caprice (1935), 1935, bronzeCaprice (1935)Smith & Singer · A$67,100≈ $50,698≈ £36,920≈ €41,972Sign up to see
  2. Barbara Tribe, Caprice 1935, 1935, bronze, edition 5 of 6Caprice 1935Smith & Singer · A$61,364≈ $39,650≈ £30,166≈ €34,326Sign up to see
  3. Barbara Tribe, Medusa (1931), 1931, bronzeMedusa (1931)Smith & Singer · A$47,580≈ $33,727≈ £26,128≈ €29,613Sign up to see

Barbara Tribe’s highest prices recorded at auction, ranked in US dollars at each sale-date exchange rate and shown in the currency of the sale (with the buyer’s premium where the house publishes it).

ArtSell has recorded 31 auction results for Barbara Tribe between 2018 and 2026, of which 25 sold (81%). Recorded sale prices range from $120Sign up free to see to $50.7kSign up free to see. The highest price recorded is $50.7kSign up free to see for Caprice (1935) at Smith & Singer in April 2018. The most common medium is sculpture (15 lots). Most results come from Davidson Auctions (14), Smith & Singer (7) and Leonard Joel (6).

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  1. Barbara Tribe, Lovers II 1936-37, cast 1988, 1988, 1936-37, cast 1988
    Lovers II 1936-37, cast 1988, 1988
    1936-37, cast 1988 · ed. 1/12
    40.0 x 40.0 x 28.0 cm (including base)
    Menzies · · Lot 79
    A$24,545≈ $17,812≈ £13,077≈ €15,133Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$20,000–30,000View at Menzies ↗
  2. Barbara Tribe, Caprice 1935, 1935, bronze, edition 5 of 6
    Caprice 1935, 1935
    Sculpture
    165 cm (high)
    Smith & Singer · · Lot 35
    A$61,364≈ $39,650≈ £30,166≈ €34,326Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$50,000–70,000View at Smith & Singer ↗
  3. Barbara Tribe, Medusa 1931; cast 1991, 1991, 1931; cast 1991
    Medusa 1931; cast 1991, 1991
    1931; cast 1991 · ed. 2/12
    40.0 x 25.0 x 19.0 cm
    Menzies · · Lot 76
    A$34,364≈ $22,128≈ £16,419≈ €18,992Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$25,000–35,000View at Menzies ↗
  4. Barbara Tribe, The Blue Jug with Dahlias, 1989, W/Clr & Gouache
    The Blue Jug with Dahlias, 1989
    Gouache
    58.5x40cm
    Davidson Auctions · · Lot 175
    A$600≈ $404≈ £310≈ €370HammerSign up free to seeEst. A$250–450View at Davidson Auctions ↗
  5. Barbara Tribe, Frank McIlwraith, 1937
    Frank McIlwraith, 1937
    Bronze Plaster (H47cm)
    Davidson Auctions · · Lot 190
    A$450≈ $299≈ £233≈ €273HammerSign up free to seeEst. A$200–400View at Davidson Auctions ↗
  6. Barbara Tribe, Maria Asleep, 1969
    Maria Asleep, 1969
    Bronze (H13cm incl. base) L36cm
    Davidson Auctions · · Lot 148
    A$800≈ $525≈ £418≈ €481HammerSign up free to seeEst. A$800–1,500View at Davidson Auctions ↗
  7. Barbara Tribe, Bouquet with Red Carnations, 1976, W/Clr & Gouache
    Bouquet with Red Carnations, 1976
    Gouache
    59x40cm
    Davidson Auctions · · Lot 280
    A$325≈ $208≈ £163≈ €190HammerSign up free to seeEst. A$300–500View at Davidson Auctions ↗
  8. Barbara Tribe, Caterpillar and Fuchsia,' September, 1960, Gouache
    Caterpillar and Fuchsia,' September, 1960
    Gouache
    56x38cm
    Davidson Auctions · · Lot 304
    A$350≈ $234≈ £191≈ €219HammerSign up free to seeEst. A$350–550View at Davidson Auctions ↗
  9. Barbara Tribe, Misty View of the City from Across the Harbour, near Lane Cove, NSW, 1981, W/Clr & Pencil
    Misty View of the City from Across the Harbour, near Lane Cove, NSW, 1981
    Drawing
    19x28.5cm
    Davidson Auctions · · Lot 312
    A$180≈ $120≈ £98≈ €112HammerSign up free to seeEst. A$200–400View at Davidson Auctions ↗
  10. Barbara Tribe, Toads Mating, 1973, bronze with green patina
    Toads Mating, 1973
    Sculpture
    Height 13.5cm, Length 15cm
    Leonard Joel · · Lot 54
    A$950≈ $636≈ £526≈ €608Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$800–1,200View at Leonard Joel ↗

Barbara Tribe works on paper (7)Barbara Tribe gouaches (5)Barbara Tribe sculpture (15)

Barbara Tribe: quick facts

What is the highest price paid for a work by Barbara Tribe at auction?

$50,698Sign up free to see, for Caprice (1935) at Smith & Singer (April 2018) — the highest price in ArtSell’s records.

What is a typical auction price for Barbara Tribe?

The median sale price is $5kSign up free to see across 25 priced sales. Prices vary by medium, size and date — see the price chart & statistics.

How many works by Barbara Tribe have sold at auction?

25 of 31 recorded lots sold between 2018 and 2026.

Which auction houses sell Barbara Tribe?

Davidson Auctions, Smith & Singer and Leonard Joel account for the most recorded results. Davidson Auctions · Smith & Singer · Leonard Joel

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