Barry Flanagan Auction Prices and Value Guide
Barry Flanagan auction prices are tracked in Appraisily's artist market index, with source-directory coverage of 449 records. Use this page to review sold-lot activity, market context, and valuation factors before requesting a formal appraisal.
Barry Flanagan auction prices: quick answer
Barry Flanagan auction prices depend on medium, size, date, condition, provenance, edition details, attribution confidence, and recent comparable auction sales.
- Artist
- Barry Flanagan
- Source records
- 449
- Market update
- 2026-02-06
Artist context
About Barry Flanagan
Barry Flanagan (1941–2009) was a Welsh sculptor celebrated for his dynamic bronze statues of hares and other animals. Born in Prestatyn, North Wales, he studied sculpture at St Martin's School of Art in London during the mid-1960s and later taught at art academies through the mid-1970s. His early career encompassed conceptual and process-based sculpture, installation, printmaking, and video art before he shifted toward figurative bronze casting in the early 1980s. The hare became his signature subject — rendered in lively, anthropomorphic poses that combined classical bronze technique with playful energy. Flanagan was elected a Royal Academician and appointed OBE. His work is held in major public collections including Tate, the Museum of Modern Art in New York, and numerous international institutions. Collectors encounter his work across a range of formats, from monumental outdoor bronzes to smaller editioned casts and works on paper.
Post-war British sculptureConceptual artBronze sculptureInstallation artPrintmaking / engravingDrawingHaresAnimalsFigurative sculpture
Common works and media
Flanagan's output spans monumental and tabletop bronze sculptures (especially hares, horses, and elephants), editioned bronze casts in various sizes, etchings and lithographic prints, ink and charcoal drawings, early mixed-media installations, and video art from his conceptual period. The bronze hares — often depicted boxing, leaning, or standing upright — are the most commonly encountered works in appraisal and auction contexts. Smaller editioned bronzes and prints circulate regularly, while large-scale public sculptures remain in institutional or private collection settings.
Market and appraisal context
Barry Flanagan's bronze hare sculptures are the most widely traded works at auction, with large-scale pieces commanding premiums over smaller editions. Early conceptual pieces from the 1960s and 1970s form a separate, less frequently seen market segment. Valuation depends on scale, edition number, foundry documentation, provenance, and whether the work carries exhibition or collection history. Prints and works on paper appear regularly at auction and offer a more accessible entry point. As with any post-war British sculptor, specialist verification is recommended for unsigned or undocumented pieces. Consult realized auction results from major houses for current price context.
Auction categories and appraisal factors
Appraisal caveats
- Market data is not included in this source pack; consult major auction-house records for realized prices and estimates.
- Attribution of unsigned or undocumented bronzes requires specialist verification.
- Print editions may have been produced in varying sizes and edition sizes across different publishers.
Evidence
Sources for artist context
This source-grounded artist context passed Appraisily's promotion threshold: high confidence, strong sources.
- Library of Congress library authority
- RKD library authority
- Tate museum or university
- The Museum of Modern Art museum or university
- VIAF library authority
- Getty Vocabulary Program library authority
Data basis
This page is built from Appraisily's public auction market index. Private transactions, incomplete sale feeds, and attribution changes may not be fully represented.
Artist value FAQ
How much is Barry Flanagan worth?
Comparable public auction sales are the best starting point, but final value depends on the specific artwork, condition, size, medium, provenance, and attribution confidence.
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