Archibald George Barnes Paintings & Artwork for Sale | Archibald George Barnes Art Value Price Guide

Oct. 07, 2025
▲ Archibald George Barnes (British-Canadian, 1887-1972)
Est: £6,000 - £8,000
▲ Archibald George Barnes (British-Canadian, 1887-1972) Portrait of Mary Aldworth Lailey, three-quarter-length seated, in a white dress holding a fan signed 'BARNES' l.l., oil on canvas 127 x 102cm Archibald George Barnes was a distinguished British-Canadian portrait painter, war artist and educator. Born in London, he trained at the St John’s Wood School of Art and the Royal Academy Schools, where he was influenced by leading figures such as John Singer Sargent and Charles Sims. His admiration for these artists shaped his own approach to portraiture – a tonal sensitivity, refined taste, and the depiction of serenity and elegance. Barnes was elected to the Royal Society of Portrait Painters in 1923, affirming his reputation as a leading figure in British portraiture. His works were widely admired in the post-war period for their calm, composed aesthetic, and are held in collections including the Royal Academy and the National Gallery of Canada. This three-quarter-length portrait of Mary Aldworth Lailey exemplifies Barnes’s mastery of the genre. She wears an off-the-shoulder white gown with sheer sleeves and intricate lace and floral detailing. Her hands rest gently in her lap, clasping a red and gold fan that introduces a subtle contrast of colour. By placing the sitter against a dark, indistinct background, Barnes portrays her as a luminous presence. Condition Report: Framed:145 x 120cm Fine craquelure in areas. Presents well overall when viewed on the wall. Not examined under UV light, for a full report please contact the department.
Sworders
Jul. 09, 2025
Archibald George Barnes, British 1887-1972- A reclining female nude, on
Est: £800 - £1,200
Archibald George Barnes, British 1887-1972- A reclining female nude, on a green sofa; oil on canvas, signed 'BARNES' (lower right), 39.5 x 57 cm. ARR. Provenance: Private Collection, UK. Note: The present nude is an intimate example of Barnes's striking, elegant portraits, characterised by his bold application of colour within a pared-back composition. Another such example is his larger portrait entitled 'The Yellow Kimono', which sold at Christie's, London, on 7 July 2016, lot 123 (£22,500).
Roseberys
Jun. 26, 2025
Archibald George Barnes (1887-1972), FLORENCE
Est: $1,500 - $2,500
Archibald George Barnes (1887-1972), British/Canadian FLORENCE oil on canvas, laid on board signed; titled and inscribed by an unknown hand verso 29 x 24 in — 73.7 x 61 cm Estimate: $1,500—2,500 CAD
Waddington's
Jun. 12, 2025
Archibald George Barnes (British, 1887-1972), Portrait of David Lloyd George, 1st Earl Lloyd-George of Dwyfor (1863-1945)
Est: £600 - £800
Archibald George Barnes (British, 1887-1972) Portrait of David Lloyd George, 1st Earl Lloyd-George of Dwyfor (1863-1945) Oil on canvas With a handwritten label verso reading 'Dear Mr Barnes please deliver the painting only to OLD BATTERSEA HOUSE'. Old Battersea House was from 1970 the home of Malcolm Forbes. Liberal Party politician David Lloyd George was Prime Minister of the United Kingdom from 1916 to 1922. From the collection of Reginald and Cynthia Brown Dimensions: (Frame) 37.75 in. (H) x 32.5 in. (W) (Canvas) 30 in. (H) x 25 in. (W)
Sloane Street Auctions
Mar. 20, 2025
ARCHIBALD BARNES, CANADIAN (1887-1972) PORTRAIT
Est: $50 - $10,000
Signed lower right corner. Dimensions: (Frame) H 51.5" x W 41.5", (Painting) H 46" x W 36" Condition: Unvarnished. Some spots of light surface rubbing. Rubbing on gilded frame. Wear consistent with age and use.
Westport Auction
Mar. 20, 2025
ARCHIBALD BARNES, CANADIAN (1887-1972) PORTRAIT
Est: $50 - $10,000
Signed Barnes lower right corner. Dimensions: (Frame) H 51.5" x W 41.5", (Painting) H 46" x W 36" Condition: Previous repair patch to verso. Unvarnished. Some spots of light surface rubbing.
Westport Auction
Jun. 26, 2024
§ Archibald George Barnes RP RI ROI RCA OSA OIP (British, 1887-1972)
Est: £800 - £1,200
§ Archibald George Barnes RP RI ROI RCA OSA OIP (British, 1887-1972) 'Head of a Boy' signed 'Barnes' lower right titled and signed verso on original label oil on canvas 60 x 50cm Although the label to the reverse of the present work does not identify the sitter, its immediacy and sensitivity suggest they are someone known to the artist, perhaps a family member, as is also indicated by another recorded portrait by Barnes of the same boy. Interestingly, the canvas of the present picture appears to have originally been previously used for another portrait, the remnants of which are most clearly visible to the side of the stretcher. The painting is executed in oil on a canvas support which has not been lined. The canvas has been repainted and the composition covers an earlier painting below – visible on the tacking edges as well as through drying cracks where bright colours are visible below. The paint layers are in a good condition overall. The varnish layer has degraded overtime, becoming matte and dull. The varnish is breaking up in areas creating opaque, hazy patches across the surface.
Cheffins
Mar. 30, 2023
ARCHIBALD BARNES, CANADIAN (1887-1972) PORTRAITS
Est: $700 - $900
Pair of portraits of the consignor's great grandparents who resided in Toronto and Buffalo. Woman is signed Barnes lower right corner. Man signed lower right corner. Dimensions: (Frame) H 51.5" x W 41.5", (Painting) H 46" x W 36" Condition: Woman with small patch center left. Both unvarnished. Some spots of light surface rubbing.
Westport Auction
Mar. 29, 2023
Archibald Barnes (1887-1972), 'Louisa Elizabeth Boycott Grazebrook', c. 191
Est: £400 - £600
Archibald Barnes (1887-1972), 'Louisa Elizabeth Boycott Grazebrook', c. 1910, oil on canvas, signed recto, titled verso, 100 x 75 cm
Andrew Smith & Son
Feb. 28, 2023
ARCHIBALD BARNES, CANADIAN (1887-1972) PORTRAITS
Est: $3,000 - $5,000
Pair of portraits of the consignor's great grandparents who resided in Toronto and Buffalo. Woman is signed Barnes lower right corner. Man signed lower right corner. Dimensions: (Frame) H 51.5" x W 41.5", (Painting) H 46" x W 36" Condition: Woman with small patch center left. Both unvarnished. Some spots of light surface rubbing.
Westport Auction
Nov. 30, 2022
‡ ARCHIBALD GEORGE BARNES (1887-1972) IDEAL HEAD
Est: £400 - £600
‡ ARCHIBALD GEORGE BARNES (1887-1972) IDEAL HEAD Signed Oil on canvas (75cm x 62.5cm)
Elstob Auctioneers
Sep. 01, 2022
ATTRIBUTED TO ARCHIBALD GEORGE BARNES HEAD AND SHOULDER PORTRAIT OF LADY DICK
Est: £500 - £700
ATTRIBUTED TO ARCHIBALD GEORGE BARNES HEAD AND SHOULDER PORTRAIT OF LADY DICK Oil on canvas (61cm x 51cm (24in x 20in)) Note: Lady Dick was the wife of Sir William Reid Dick, the distinguished Scottish sculptor who specialised in large scale memorials and public works.
Lyon & Turnbull
Aug. 10, 2022
Y ARCHIBALD GEORGE BARNES (1887-1972) IDEAL HEAD
Est: £500 - £700
Y ARCHIBALD GEORGE BARNES (1887-1972) IDEAL HEAD Signed Oil on canvas (75cm x 62.5cm)
Elstob Auctioneers
Jul. 15, 2022
ARCHIBALD GEORGE BARNES, R.I., R.O.I., R.P. (BRITISH, 1887-1972) Children i
Est: £6,000 - £8,000
ARCHIBALD GEORGE BARNES, R.I., R.O.I., R.P. (BRITISH, 1887-1972) Children in an orchard oil on canvas 21 1/4 x 27 3/4 in. (54 x 70.5 cm.)
Christie's
Mar. 16, 2022
ATTRIBUTED TO ARCHIBALD BARNES (BRITISH, 1887-1972): A PORTRAIT OF LADY REID DICK
Est: £400 - £600
oil on canvas, circa 1924, depicting the sculptor's wife half length, in a low cut dress to reveal her long neck, mounted in a giltwood and gesso frame, the reverse inscribed in pencil 'Painting by Archibald Barnes', the painting 62cm high x 51cm wide, the frame 80cm x 69cm. Provenance: Sir William Reid Dick R.A. and thence by descent to his daughter Ann Benton and thence by descent to her children. Catalogue Note: This portrait attributed to the celebrated painted Archibald George Barnes, depicts Catherine Emma (nÃ©e Treadwell), Lady Dick (1891-1982). She is depicted in an almost identical manner to the bust modelled by Reid Dick in 1924; please see previous lot. Archibald George Barnes RP ROI RI (1887 - 1972) trained at the St Johnâ€™s Wood School of Art and the Royal Academy Schools before the Great War. Inspired by the techniques of John Singer Sargent and Charles Sims, like Reid Dick, he enjoyed professional success and was elected a member of the Royal Society of Portrait Painters in 1923, the Royal Institute of Painters in Watercolours in 1924 and the Royal Institute of Oil Painters in 1925. In 1930 he moved permanently to Toronto and so presumably this portrait was painted between 1924 and 1930. His works are held by the Royal Academy, the National Gallery of Canada and a number of British provincial museums.
Curated Auctions
Jan. 11, 2022
Archibald George Barnes British/Canadian, 1887-1972 Maeve
Est: $3,000 - $5,000
Archibald George Barnes British/Canadian, 1887-1972 Maeve Signed Barnes (ur) Oil on canvas 43 x 34 inches (109.2 x 86.4 cm) Provenance: Sale, Phillips London, June 7, 1994, lot 147 Exhibited: London, The Royal Institute of Oil Painters C The Estate of Dawn Mello
DOYLE Auctioneers & Appraisers
Mar. 03, 2021
Archibald George Barnes (British, 1887-1972) Portrait of a girl, seated, next to flowers
Est: £2,000 - £3,000
Archibald George Barnes (British, 1887-1972) Portrait of a girl, seated, next to flowers signed 'Barnes' (lower right) oil on canvas 61 x 66cm (24 x 26in). For further information on this lot please visit the Bonhams website
Bonhams
Oct. 09, 2020
ARR * § Barnes (Archibald George, 1887-1972). Huntsman and Hounds on a Veranda, circa 1920s
Est: £200 - £400
ARR * Barnes (Archibald George, 1887-1972). Huntsman and Hounds on a Veranda, circa 1920s, oil on canvas, signed Barnes lower left, 61.5 x 77 cm (24.25 x 30.25 ins), period gilt frame Qty: (1)
Dominic Winter Auctions
May. 29, 2020
Archibald George Barnes (British/Canadian, 1887-1972) The evening shadow Oil on
Est: $6,000 - $8,000
Archibald George Barnes (British/Canadian, 1887-1972) The evening shadow Oil on canvas 29-1/2 x 23-3/4 inches (74.9 x 60.3 cm) Signed lower right: Barnes PROVENANCE: Possibly, Sotheby's, London, May 21, 1986, lot 52; David Messum Fine Arts Ltd, Lordswood Studio, Marlow, England; Private collection, acquired from the above. HID01801242017
Heritage Auctions
Dec. 06, 2019
Archibald George Barnes (British/Canadian, 1887-1972) The evening shadow Oil on
Est: $10,000 - $15,000
Archibald George Barnes (British/Canadian, 1887-1972) The evening shadow Oil on canvas 29-1/2 x 23-3/4 inches (74.9 x 60.3 cm) Signed lower right: Barnes PROVENANCE: Possibly, Sotheby's, London, May 21, 1986, lot 52; David Messum, The Studio, Marlow, UK; Private collection, acquired from the above. HID01801242017
Heritage Auctions
Oct. 22, 2019
ARR * Barnes (Archibald George, 1887-1972). Huntsman and Hounds on a Veranda, circa 1920s
Est: £400 - £600
ARR * Barnes (Archibald George, 1887-1972). Huntsman and Hounds on a Veranda, circa 1920s, oil on canvas, signed Barnes lower left, 61.5 x 77 cm (24.25 x 30.25 ins), period gilt frame (Qty: 1)
Dominic Winter Auctions
Aug. 15, 2019
Archibald George Barnes (Canadian/British, 18
Est: $400 - $600
Archibald George Barnes (Canadian/British, 1887-1972) Captain Sir Bertram Lewis Lima, K.B.E. oil on canvas signed Barnes (lower right); signed and titled (verso) 39 3/4 x 34 5/8 inches.
Hindman
Jul. 25, 2019
* (ARR) Barnes (Archibald George, 1887-1972). Huntsman and Hounds on a Veranda, circa 1920s
Est: £700 - £1,000
* (ARR) Barnes (Archibald George, 1887-1972). Huntsman and Hounds on a Veranda, circa 1920s, oil on canvas, signed Barnes lower left, 61.5 x 77 cm (24.25 x 30.25 ins), period gilt frame (Qty: 1)
Dominic Winter Auctions
Dec. 14, 2017
ARCHIBALD GEORGE BARNES | Portrait of Mary Aldworth Lailey
Est: £10,000 - £15,000
oil on canvas
Sotheby's
Dec. 01, 2016
Archibald George Barnes, R.I., R.O.I., R.P. June and Robyn oil on canvas 50
Est: £3,000 - £5,000
Archibald George Barnes, R.I., R.O.I., R.P. June and Robyn oil on canvas 50 1/4 x 40 1/8 in. 127.5 x 102 cm.)
Christie's
Dec. 01, 2016
Archibald George Barnes, R.I., R.O.I., R.P. Portrait of H.R.H. The Prince P
Est: £2,500 - £3,500
Archibald George Barnes, R.I., R.O.I., R.P. Portrait of H.R.H. The Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, K.G., K.T., O.M.,... oil on canvasboard 36 x 26 3/4 in. 91.4 x 67.9 cm.)
Christie's
Dec. 01, 2016
Archibald George Barnes, R.I., R.O.I., R.P. An Upper Canada Cadet oil on ca
Est: £1,500 - £2,500
Archibald George Barnes, R.I., R.O.I., R.P. An Upper Canada Cadet oil on canvas 50 x 40 1/2 in. 127 x 102.8 cm.)
Christie's
Jun. 30, 2016
ARCHIBALD GEORGE BARNES (CANADIAN, 1887-1972), GRANDMOTHER WAITING AT WINDOW, OIL ON CANVAS; SIGNED LOWER LEFT, 45" x 33.5" — 114.3 x 85.1 cm.
Est: -
ARCHIBALD GEORGE BARNES (CANADIAN, 1887-1972) GRANDMOTHER WAITING AT WINDOWOIL ON CANVAS; SIGNED LOWER LEFT45" x 33.5" — 114.3 x 85.1 cm.Estimate: $600—800
Waddington's
Dec. 03, 2015
Archibald George Barnes, R.I., R.O.I., R.P. (1887-1972) The purple cloche
Est: -
Archibald George Barnes, R.I., R.O.I., R.P. (1887-1972) The purple cloche
Christie's
Oct. 26, 2014
ARCHIBALD GEORGE BARNES, (British, 1887-1972), STILL LIFE OF PEONIES, LLILAC AND A YELLOW ROSE IN A CHINESE BOWL, oil on canvas;, 25...
Est: $800 - $1,200
ARCHIBALD GEORGE BARNES (British, 1887-1972) STILL LIFE OF PEONIES, LLILAC AND A YELLOW ROSE IN A CHINESE BOWL oil on canvas; signed Barnes, l.r.; 25 1/4 x 30 1/4 in. (30 x 35 in.) Provenance: Phillips New York, New York, December 1, 1998, lot 56.
Grogan & Company
Aug. 31, 2014
Archibald Barnes (English / Canadian, 1887-1972) "The Storm"
Est: $2,000 - $3,000
Archibald George Barnes (English / Canadian, 1887-1972) "The Storm" oil on board 16" x 20", frame 25 1/2" x 21 1/2". Signed and dated 1957 lower left.
Arus Auctions
Jun. 22, 2014
Archibald Barnes (English / Canadian, 1887-1972) "The Storm"
Est: $2,000 - $3,000
Archibald George Barnes (English / Canadian, 1887-1972) "The Storm" oil on board 16" x 20", frame 25 1/2" x 21 1/2". Signed and dated 1957 lower left.
Arus Auctions
Jun. 19, 2012
Archibald George Barnes, British 1887-1972-
Est: £800 - £1,200
Archibald George Barnes, British 1887-1972- Reclining nude on green; oil on canvas, signed, in a hand made Rowley gallery style gilt frame, 40x55cm, (may be subject to Droit de Suite)
Roseberys
May. 31, 2012
Archibald George Barnes (1887-1972)
Est: £7,000 - £10,000
Archibald George Barnes (1887-1972) Children in an orchard signed 'BARNES' (lower left) oil on canvas 21¼ x 27¼ in. (54 x 69.2 cm.)
Christie's
Dec. 13, 2011
Archibald George Barnes (1887-1972), BritishPORTRAIT OF FLORENCE; Oil on canvas laid down on masonite; signed lower right, part signature "BA" lower left, title inscribed verso29" x 23.75" - 73.7 x 60.3 cm.
Est: $800 - $1,000
Archibald George Barnes (1887-1972), BritishPORTRAIT OF FLORENCE; Oil on canvas laid down on masonite; signed lower right, part signature "BA" lower left, title inscribed verso29" x 23.75" - 73.7 x 60.3 cm.
Waddington's
Dec. 13, 2011
Archibald George Barnes (1887-1972), BritishHEAD STUDY OF A WOMAN IN PROFILE; Oil on canvasboard; signed lower right23" x 19.75" - 58.4 x 50.2 cm.Note: This work is reportedly a study to a full length portrait of the sitter sold by Spink & Son,
Est: $800 - $1,000
Archibald George Barnes (1887-1972), BritishHEAD STUDY OF A WOMAN IN PROFILE; Oil on canvasboard; signed lower right23" x 19.75" - 58.4 x 50.2 cm.Note: This work is reportedly a study to a full length portrait of the sitter sold by Spink & Son, London as "The White Ball Gown."
Waddington's
Sep. 22, 2011
ARCHIBALD BARNES PORTRAIT OF WARREN K. COOK, oil
Est: $700 - $900
ARCHIBALD BARNES PORTRAIT OF WARREN K. COOK, oil on canvas; signed 50 ins x 40 1/2 ins; 125 cms x 101.3 cms
Waddington's
Jun. 29, 2011
Archibald George Barnes (1887-1972)
Est: £3,000 - £5,000
Archibald George Barnes (1887-1972) By the lake signed 'Barnes' (lower right) oil on canvas 20 x 24 in. (50.7 x 61 cm.)
Christie's
Jun. 30, 2010
Archibald George Barnes (1887-1972)
Est: £800 - £1,200
Archibald George Barnes (1887-1972) Columbine signed 'Barnes' (lower right) oil on panel, unframed 9 7/8 x 11 7/8 in. (25.1 x 30.2 cm.)
Christie's
May. 25, 2010
ARCHIBALD GEORGE BARNES (British 1887-1972) OIL ON
Est: $6,000 - $8,000
ARCHIBALD GEORGE BARNES (British 1887-1972) OIL ON CANVAS "Nude Girl In Garden", oil on canvas, 26" x 20", period frame, very good condition.
Bill Hood & Sons Arts & Antiques Auctions
Apr. 20, 2010
Archibald George Barnes (British, 1887-1972) Still life of flowers
Est: £400 - £600
Still life of flowers signed 'BARNES' (lower left), oil on canvas 99.7 x 87cm (39 1/4 x 34 1/4in).
Bonhams
Dec. 10, 2008
ARCHIBALD GEORGE BARNES (1887-1972) BRITISH Woman
Est: £200 - £300
ARCHIBALD GEORGE BARNES (1887-1972) BRITISH Woman in an orchard
John Nicholson's Fine Art Auctioneers & Valuers
Nov. 20, 2007
Archibald George Barnes (British, 1887-1972) Still life of mixed flowers in a black vase
Est: £700 - £900
Still life of mixed flowers in a black vase signed 'BARNES' (lower right), oil on canvas 100 x 86.5cm (39 3/8 x 34 1/16in).
Bonhams
Jun. 16, 2005
Archibald George Barnes (1887 - 1972)
Est: £3,000 - £5,000
'By the Lake' indistinctly signed 'Barnes' (lower right) oil on canvas 20 x 24 1/8 in. (50.8 x 61.6 cm.)
Christie's
May. 19, 2004
ARCHIBALD GEORGE BARNES, 1887-1972
Est: £2,000 - £3,000
signed oil on canvas
Sotheby's