Matthew Barney Paintings: Value & Auction Prices
b. 1967
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Of the 3 lots by Matthew Barney (paintings) recorded at auction between 2017 and 2021, 2 found a buyer (67%). The median price realised is $3.9kSign up free to see across 2 priced sales; the middle half sold for $3.4kSign up free to see–$4.3kSign up free to see. The auction record in our data is Cremaster 5: The Tears of Erich Weiss, sold at Phillips in September 2018 for $4.8kSign up free to see. Most results come from Phillips (2) and Chiswick Auctions (1).
Matthew Barney paintings prices at a glance
- Auction results
- 3 2017–2021
- Price range
- $3k–$4.8kSign up free to see
- Median price
- $3.9kSign up free to see 2 sold
- Most recent sale
- $4.8kSign up free to see Sep 2018, Phillips
- Record sale
- $4.8kSign up free to see 2018, Phillips
Recent sales: Cremaster 5: The Tears of Erich Weiss · Cremaster 1: Goodyear Manual
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Matthew Barney paintings: key figures
- Auction results
- 3
- Sold rate
- 67%
- Active at auction
- 2017–2021
- Median price
- $3.9kSign up free to see
- Record price
- $4.8kSign up free to see Cremaster 5: The Tears of Erich Weiss, Phillips, Sep 2018
Top auction houses: Phillips (2), Chiswick 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.
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All paintings results
- Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. £500–700
- $4,750≈ £3,605≈ €4,047Sign up free to see
- $3,000≈ £2,221≈ €2,506Sign up free to see
Questions about Matthew Barney paintings
How much is a Matthew Barney painting worth?
Matthew Barney paintings in ArtSell’s records have sold for between $3,000 and $4,750, with a median of $3,875 across 2 priced sales. These are past auction results, not a valuation: size, medium, condition and provenance all change what a particular work brings.
What is the most expensive Matthew Barney painting sold at auction?
The highest price recorded is $4,750 for “Cremaster 5: The Tears of Erich Weiss”, sold at Phillips in September 2018.
Where are Matthew Barney paintings sold?
Most of the 3 recorded results come from Phillips (2), Chiswick Auctions (1). Every result on this page links to its auction catalogue.
How can I sell a Matthew Barney painting?
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