John Joseph Barker of Bath, The Poet Chatterton

John Joseph Barker of Bath

1824–1904 · Painter, Draughtsman

John Joseph Barker was an 18th-century British painter, born in Somerset, England, son of painter Thomas Barker. He is most famous for his painting of the Battle of Marston Moor. (Wikipedia)

8auction results2012–2026years recorded75%sold (6)$352Sign up free to seemedian price

Record prices

  1. An extensive landscape, thought to be a view across the River Severn by John Joseph Barker of Bath, oil on canvas, sold Dec 2012An extensive landscape, thought to be a view across the River SevernBonhams · $1,063≈ £656≈ €807Sign up to see
  2. Peasant Girl with SheepBrunk Auctions · $450≈ £340≈ €396Sign up to see
  3. View Near Conway by John Joseph Barker of Bath, sold Sep 2024View Near ConwayLawrences Auctioneers · £280≈ $375≈ €336Sign up to see

John Joseph Barker of Bath’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 8 auction results for John Joseph Barker of Bath between 2012 and 2026, and 6 of them sold (75%). The median price realised is $352Sign up free to see across 6 priced sales; the middle half sold for $302Sign up free to see–$431Sign up free to see. The auction record in our data is An extensive landscape, thought to be a view across the River Severn, sold at Bonhams in December 2012 for $1.1kSign up free to see. Most results come from Lawrences Auctioneers (3), Bonhams (2) and Sworders (1).

John Joseph Barker of Bath at auction: key figures

Auction results
8
Sold rate
75%
Active at auction
2012–2026
Median price
$352Sign up free to see
MediumPriced salesTypical rangeMedian
Paintings3$330–$1.1kSign up free to see$450Sign up free to see

Top auction houses: Lawrences Auctioneers (3), Bonhams (2), Sworders (1)

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  1. Peasant Girl with Sheep
    Oil · Canvas
    17-7/8 x 24 in.
    Brunk Auctions · · Lot 543
    $450≈ £340≈ €396HammerSign up free to seeEst. $400–600View at Brunk Auctions ↗
  2. A Family on an Equestrian OutingAttributed to the artist
    Oil · Canvas
    28-1/2 x 36-3/8 in.
    Brunk Auctions · · Lot 92
    $1,300≈ £989≈ €1,123HammerSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–3,000View at Brunk Auctions ↗
  3. View Near Conway by John Joseph Barker of Bath, sold Sep 2024
    View Near Conway
    69.5 x 90cm
    Lawrences Auctioneers · · Lot 343
    £280≈ $375≈ €336HammerSign up free to seeEst. £250–View at Lawrences Auctioneers ↗
  4. Untitled by John Joseph Barker of Bath, oil on canvas 51 x 41cm Provenance: The collection of the late Sir Donald Cory., sold Jun 2024
    Untitled
    Oil · Canvas
    Sworders · · Lot 249
    £260≈ $330≈ €308HammerSign up free to seeEst. £250–350View at Sworders ↗
  5. Girl Mending A Basket by John Joseph Barker of Bath, sold Oct 2023
    Girl Mending A Basket
    24 x 19cm
    Lawrences Auctioneers · · Lot 531
    £240≈ $293≈ €277HammerSign up free to seeEst. £80–View at Lawrences Auctioneers ↗
  6. The Little Faggot Gatherers by John Joseph Barker of Bath, sold Oct 2022
    The Little Faggot Gatherers
    74.5 x 62cm
    Lawrences Auctioneers · · Lot 430
    £190≈ $210≈ €216HammerSign up free to seeEst. £200–View at Lawrences Auctioneers ↗
  7. Figures, horse and cart on a country lane by John Joseph Barker of Bath, oil on canvas,, sold Feb 2015
    Figures, horse and cart on a country laneFollower of the artist
    Oil · Canvas
    49.5 x 75cm (19 1/2 x 29 1/2in).
    Bonhams · · Lot 330
    £475≈ $729≈ €639Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £250–350View at Bonhams ↗
  8. An extensive landscape, thought to be a view across the River Severn by John Joseph Barker of Bath, oil on canvas, sold Dec 2012
    An extensive landscape, thought to be a view across the River Severn
    Oil · Canvas
    30 1/4 x 50in
    Bonhams · · Lot 5001
    $1,063≈ £656≈ €807Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,000–1,500View at Bonhams ↗
  9. Landscape with huntsman, horse and dogs by John Joseph Barker of Bath, oil on canvas, offered Oct 2021
    Landscape with huntsman, horse and dogs
    Oil · Canvas
    76.5 x 127.9cm (30 1/8 x 50 3/8in).
    Bonhams · · Lot 26
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. £1,000–1,500View at Bonhams ↗
  10. Woodland Path with a Young Woman by John Joseph Barker of Bath, Oil on canvas, offered Mar 2017
    Woodland Path with a Young Woman
    Oil · Canvas
    92 x 66.5 cm
    Lempertz · · Lot 87
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. €1,500–2,000View at Lempertz ↗

John Joseph Barker of Bath paintings (5)John Joseph Barker of Bath oil paintings (5)

John Joseph Barker of Bath: quick facts

What is the highest price paid for a work by John Joseph Barker of Bath at auction?

$1,063Sign up free to see, for An extensive landscape, thought to be a view across the River Severn at Bonhams (December 2012) — the highest price in ArtSell’s records.

What is a typical auction price for John Joseph Barker of Bath?

The median sale price is $352Sign up free to see across 6 priced sales. Prices vary by medium, size and date — see the price chart & statistics.

How many works by John Joseph Barker of Bath have sold at auction?

6 of 8 recorded lots sold between 2012 and 2026.

Which auction houses sell John Joseph Barker of Bath?

Lawrences Auctioneers, Bonhams and Brunk Auctions account for the most recorded results. Lawrences Auctioneers · Bonhams · Brunk Auctions

About John Joseph Barker of Bath

John Joseph Barker was an 18th-century British painter, born in Somerset, England, son of painter Thomas Barker. He is most famous for his painting of the Battle of Marston Moor.

From Wikipedia, licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0.

In museum collections

  • John Joseph Barker of Bath, The Poet ChattertonThe Poet Chatterton, 1860
    Auckland Art Gallery · Public domain
  • John Joseph Barker of Bath, Thomas Chatterton (1752–1770), in His GarretThomas Chatterton (1752–1770), in His Garret
    Victoria Art Gallery · Public domain
  • John Joseph Barker of Bath, Boy with a Guinea PigBoy with a Guinea Pig, 1864
    Victoria Art Gallery · Public domain
  • John Joseph Barker of Bath, Tam o' ShanterTam o' Shanter, 1866
    Victoria Art Gallery · Public domain

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