What is a Barry Humphries work on paper worth?
1934–2023 · Price guide from past auction results
Based on 51 priced auction sales, works by Barry Humphries have sold for a median of $3,227Sign up free to see. Half of them sold between $1,549Sign up free to see and $4,195Sign up free to see. For works on paper alone, the median is $3,227Sign up free to see across 43 sales. In the last five years the median was $3,227Sign up free to see across 48 sales. These are past auction results, not a valuation: medium, size, condition and provenance all change what a particular work brings.
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Barry Humphries prices by medium
- Auction results
- 51
- Sold rate
- 100%
- Active at auction
- 2015–2026
- Median price
- $3.2kSign up free to see
- Record price
- $14.4kSign up free to see Brampton Island [Qld], Davidson Auctions, Oct 2025
| Medium | Priced sales | Typical range | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 43 | $1.5k–$4.2kSign up free to see | $3.2kSign up free to see |
| Paintings | 5 | $2.2k–$9.1kSign up free to see | $4.2kSign up free to see |
| Photographs | 2 | $1.4k–$1.9kSign up free to see | $1.7kSign up free to see |
Top auction houses: Leonard Joel (49), Smith & Singer (1), Davidson Auctions (1)
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Typical range is the middle half of priced sales (USD at the sale-date rate). Past auction results, not a valuation.
Prices by size
| Size (longest side) | Priced sales | Typical range | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Small (under 30 cm) | 26 | $2.5k–$4.1kSign up free to see | $3.4kSign up free to see |
| Mid-size (30–75 cm) | 21 | $742–$4.5kSign up free to see | $1.9kSign up free to see |
| Large (75–150 cm) | 4 | $3.2k–$6.8kSign up free to see | $4kSign up free to see |
Recent Barry Humphries sales
- Tuscany with Sunflowers, oil on canvas — $9,125Sign up free to see, Leonard Joel, Mar 3, 2026
- Brampton Island [Qld], Oil on Canvas — $14,419Sign up free to see, Davidson Auctions, Oct 12, 2025
- LIAM, TIFFANY, COME HEEAH!, watercolour and ink on paper — $3,227Sign up free to see, Leonard Joel, Jun 3, 2025
- Hong Kong is Open, ink and watercolour on paper — $710Sign up free to see, Leonard Joel, Jun 3, 2025
- Did I Tell You?, ink and watercolour on paper — $3,550Sign up free to see, Leonard Joel, Jun 3, 2025
- Woman Smoking, pencil, ink and crayon on paper — $4,195Sign up free to see, Leonard Joel, Jun 3, 2025
- There's Nothing You Can Do About It Now, watercolour and ink on paper — $5,164Sign up free to see, Leonard Joel, Jun 3, 2025
- What Do You Expect Me To Do About It?, ink and coloured pencil on paper — $3,227Sign up free to see, Leonard Joel, Jun 3, 2025
Questions about Barry Humphries prices
What is a Barry Humphries work on paper worth?
Based on 51 priced auction sales recorded by ArtSell, works by Barry Humphries have sold for a median of $3,227, and half of them sold between $1,549 and $4,195. For works on paper alone the median is $3,227 (43 sales). Medium, size, condition, subject and provenance all affect the price of a particular work; these are past auction results, not a valuation.
What is the most expensive work by Barry Humphries sold at auction?
The highest price in ArtSell’s records is $14,419 for “Brampton Island [Qld]” at Davidson Auctions in October 2025.
Which Barry Humphries medium sells for the most?
By median price, paintings lead with $4,195 (5 sales).
How often do Barry Humphries works sell at auction?
100% of the 51 lots recorded between 2015 and 2026 sold.
How can I sell a Barry Humphries work on paper?
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Of the 51 lots by Barry Humphries recorded at auction between 2015 and 2026, 51 found a buyer (100%).
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