Will Barnet Paintings & Artwork for Sale | Will Barnet Art Value Price Guide

Sep. 11, 2026
Will Barnet (American, 1911-2012), "Dawn," 1975, Sight- H.- 24 1/2 in., W.- 11 1/2 in., Framed- H.- 35 1/2 in. W.- 22 in.
Est: $500 - $700
Will Barnet (American, 1911-2012), "Dawn," 1975, color lithograph on Arches paper, signed, titled and numbered "62/175" lower margin, presented in a wood frame,
Crescent City Auction Gallery
Sep. 10, 2026
Will Barnet Signed Exhibition Poster Woman & Two Cats
Est: $200 - $400
Will Barnet signed poster, Woman & Two Cats, for a retrospective exhibition at the Wichita Art Museum in 1983. Pencil signed lower right and titled lower left. The work is further identified as Poster Originals Ltd. #331 in the margin, with Serigraph by Fine Creations Inc. in the bottom right corner. 31 1/8 x 28 inches overall. Location: CR Drawer 2
Willow Auction House
Sep. 10, 2026
Will Barnet "Woman and Cats" Woodcut Print
Est: $800 - $1,200
Will Barnet (American, 1911-2012), "Woman and Cats", Woodcut Print in Colors, signed in pencil lower right, titled and numbered edition "9/10" lower left, giltwood frame. Image: 24" H x 25.5" W; frame; 31.5" H x 32.75" W x 1" D. From a Riverdale, NY Collection. Keywords: Prints, Multiples, Figural, Figurative, Animalier, Feline, Kitty, Black cat, Minimalism, Minimalist, Shape, Form, 20th Century Art, Contemporary Art
Auctions at Showplace
Sep. 10, 2026
Will Barnet, 1911-2012, Woman and White Cat, Lithograph
Est: $400 - $600
Will Barnet 1911-2012 Woman and White Cat Lithograph Signed, titled, and numbered 44/200 in pencil.
Nye & Company
Aug. 29, 2026
Will Barnet (American, 1911-2012) Gramercy Park, Signed, titled, and numbered 136/200 in pencil on the lower margin, Photo Lithograph, Image-10 1/8" x 12 1/2", Framed-18 1/2" x 20 1/2"
Est: $300 - $500
Will Barnet (American, 1911-2012) Gramercy Park, Signed, titled, and numbered 136/200 in pencil on the lower margin, Photo Lithograph, Image-10 1/8" x 12 1/2", Framed-18 1/2" x 20 1/2"
Auction Gallery of the Palm Beaches
Aug. 22, 2026
Will Barnet (Am. 1911-2012), "Summer" 1986, Lithograph and silkscreen, framed under glass
Est: $700 - $900
Will Barnet (Am. 1911-2012) "Summer" 1986 Lithograph and silkscreen, framed under glass Signed and dated in pencil l.r., titled in pencil l.l., editioned "227/250" in pencil l.c., Babcock Galleries and Alexandre Gallery labels on backing 29" x 31" plate, 37 5/16" x 39" framed
Barridoff Auctions
Aug. 13, 2026
Will Barnet Signed Persephone Exhibition Poster for WNET Thirteen
Est: $100 - $200
This offset lithographic exhibition poster features the artwork of Will Barnet (American, 1911â€“2012). The image, titled Persephone, depicts a stylized female figure in a white gown standing in a simplified forest setting, holding a single pomegranate. The poster was created for The Thirteen Collection, a televised auction of art and antiques held from April 29 to May 2, 1982, to benefit the public television station WNET/Thirteen. The work is printed on Mohawk Poseidon Cover, Basis 80 paper. It is hand-signed by the artist in pencil in the lower right margin and hand-titled in pencil in the lower left margin. Dimensions: 40 x 20 inches.
Willow Auction House
Aug. 13, 2026
Will Barnet, A Set of 4 The Silent Seasons Exhibition Posters
Est: $200 - $400
A set of four color offset lithograph posters by American artist Will Barnet (1911-2012) titled The Silent Seasons, published in 1981. The collection consists of the complete seasonal series including Spring, Summer, Autumn, and Winter. Each composition features Barnet's characteristic stylized and graphic figurative style, depicting a woman with long dark hair at a window ledge interacting with a green parrot. Seasonal attributes include bubbles in summer, books and an apple in autumn, a ball of yarn in winter, and a flower with a record player in spring. Each poster features the artist's printed signature Will Barnet within the upper right of the image area. The lower margins are printed with the text WILL BARNET THE SILENT SEASONS followed by the specific season name in a stylized typeface. Fine print at the extreme bottom edge indicates these were published for the Whitney Museum of American Art in 1981 and printed in France by Nouvelles Images. Each poster measures approximately 44 1/2 x 33 1/2 inches.
Willow Auction House
Jul. 23, 2026
Will Barnet
Est: $200 - $400
The Print Club of New York, Inc.2012 Presentation Print"Gramercy Park" by Will Barnet 1911-1012, Pencil signed lower right, 195/200, unframed
Nathan Auction & Real Estate Inc.
Jul. 22, 2026
Will Barnet, Gramercy Park
Est: $600 - $800
Will Barnet Gramercy Park 2012 lithograph in colors image: 10.25 h x 12.75 w in (26 x 32 cm) sheet: 15.75 h x 18.25 w in (40 x 46 cm) Signed, titled, and numbered to lower edge '48/100 Gramercy Park Will Barnet' with publisher's blindstamp. This work is number 48 from the edition of 100 printed and published by Brodsky Center at PAFA, Philadelphia for The Print Club of New York, Inc., New York. Sold with original certificate of authenticity from The Print Club of New York, Inc. This work will ship from Los Angeles, California.
Toomey & Co. Auctioneers
Jul. 22, 2026
Will Barnet, Between Life and Life
Est: $600 - $800
Will Barnet Between Life and Life 1998 lithograph in colors image: 21.5 h x 23.5 w in (55 x 60 cm) sheet: 28 h x 29.75 w in (71 x 76 cm) Signed, titled, and numbered to lower edge 'Between Life & Life 10/200 Will Barnet'. This work is number 10 from the edition of 200 printed by Derriere L'Etoile Studios, New York and published by the New York Print Club, New York. Literature: Moser 196 This work will ship from Los Angeles, California.
Toomey & Co. Auctioneers
Jul. 15, 2026
Will Barnet 1911-2012 Cat & Canary Litho LE SIGNED
Est: $50 - $500
Will Barnet (American, 1911-2012), Cat and Canary, color lithograph on paper depicting a stylized black cat poised beside a bowl with a yellow canary feather in a geometric interior setting. The composition reflects Barnet’s refined modernist style and use of simplified forms. Pencil signed lower right and titled lower left, with edition noted EA 83 of 225. Published by Associated American Artists, New York, as indicated on the verso label. Presented under glass in a metal frame. Approximate sight size 15" x 18". Dimensions: 25.5 X 32.5 X 0.75 in. Condition: Good to fair overall vintage condition with age-related surface wear. Visible foxing is present throughout the sheet, along with toning consistent with age. The frame shows oxidation and surface wear. The work has not been examined outside of the frame. Note: This condition statement is provided as a courtesy and reflects an opinion, not a statement of fact. Bidders are encouraged to inspect items in person or through an agent to assess condition. Estate fresh to the market. Shipping Information: Hill Auction Gallery does not offer in-house packing or shipping services. As a courtesy, we are pleased to refer trusted third-party shipping providers for buyer convenience. Buyers are encouraged to contact shippers directly to obtain packing quotes, shipping rates, insurance options, and estimated transit times. Additional local, domestic, and international shipper referrals may be available upon request. Parcel Shipping Providers: First Class Shipping Center, 11700 NW 41st Street, Coral Springs, FL. Phone (754) 800-7674. Email 1shippingcenter@gmail.com. Mr. Ship Pro, 7838 NW 44th St, Sunrise, FL 33351. Phone (305) 783-9504. Email roberto@mrshippro.com. The UPS Store #2881, 11110 W. Oakland Park Blvd., Sunrise, FL 33351. Phone (954) 572-4004. Email store2881@theupsstore.com. Freight & Large Item Shipping / Local Florida Delivery: Available through independent providers. Please contact info@hillauctiongallery.com for referrals based on item size, location, and delivery requirements.
Hill Auction Gallery
Jul. 07, 2026
Will Barnet Signed Exhibition Poster Woman & Two Cats
Est: $200 - $400
Will Barnet signed poster, Woman & Two Cats, for a retrospective exhibition at the Wichita Art Museum in 1983. Pencil signed lower right and titled lower left. The work is further identified as Poster Originals Ltd. #331 in the margin, with Serigraph by Fine Creations Inc. in the bottom right corner. 31 1/8 x 28 inches overall. Location: CR Drawer
Willow Auction House
Jul. 07, 2026
Will Barnet Signed Print The Blue Bicycle
Est: $200 - $300
Screenprinted poster of Will Barnet's "The Blue Bicycle" by Poster Originals. Pencil signed Will Barnet in the lower right. Large block text at the bottom center reads Will Barnet followed by Poster Originals 1978-1979, and the lower right corner bears the printed attribution Poster Originals, Limited #231. 37 x 32 1/2 inches overall.
Willow Auction House
Jul. 07, 2026
Will Barnet Serigraph Standing Nude
Est: $200 - $300
Will Barnet (American, 1911-2012). Serigraph, Standing Nude, 1970. Pencil signed and dated lower right. Inscribed Artist's Proof lower left. 29" x 20 1/2" sight size, 37" x 28 1/2" with frame. Location: Bin 40
Willow Auction House
Jun. 25, 2026
WILL BARNET (Massachusetts/New York, 1911-2012), "Ariadne"., Color screenprint, 17.75" x 15". Unframed.
Est: $300 - $400
WILL BARNET Massachusetts/New York, 1911-2012 "Ariadne". Signed, titled, dated 1980 and numbered 91/150 in pencil lower margin.
Eldred's
Jun. 24, 2026
Will Barnet, American (1911-2012), The Young Couple, etching, 17 3/4"H x 15 1/2"W (plate) 30 1/4" x 23 1/4" (sheet)
Est: $200 - $300
Will Barnet American, (1911-2012) The Young Couple etching pencil signed lower right, numbered 117/225. Biography from the Archives of AskArt: From Beverly, Massachusetts, Will Barnet became a leading 20th-century New York based artist, best known for figurative paintings enhanced by abstract arrangements and printmaking. He was a key figure in the New York movement called Indian Space Painting, artists who based their abstract and semi-abstract work on Native American art. Barnet studied at the School of the Boston Museum of Fine Arts from 1928 to 1930, and then at the Art Students League in New York, where he focused on printmaking. He taught briefly at Cornell, Yale, Cooper Union, the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts, and the Museum School, Boston. In 1934, he became the printer for the League, and from 1945 to 1980 was Instructor of Painting at the League. Throughout his career he worked in both woodcuts, etching, and lithographs. Barnet was quoted: "I wasn't so concerned with beautiful line, mass interested me more than line. The hardest thing is to take line and make it into something that is contained." His woodcuts are starkly black and white, and the lithographs have a full range of tones. Until 1939, his style was realistic, but he did many abstract paintings of social realist themes between 1940s and 1960, but they were much more controlled than those of many of his contemporary Abstract Expressionist peers. In fact, many of his pieces were purely geometric, exploring the rectangle. In the latter part of his career of over 80 years, he explored both abstraction and realism, with all of them carefully executed. Robert Doty, art historian, called Barnet, "a master of the abstract statement. . .creating images of personal vision which rank with the best of their time." Source: Editor, "Will Barnet, Works of Six Decades" American Art Review, June-July 1994
Ripley Auctions
Jun. 13, 2026
Will Barnet (1911-2012) American, "Soliloquy" Artist's Proof Screenprint
Est: $350 - $700
Will Barnet (1911-2012) American, "Soliloquy" Artist's Proof Screenprint. Depicts a robed woman resting on a Persian rug with a black cat by her side. Signed in pencil bottom right. "Artist's Proof" written in pencil bottom middle. Title written in pencil bottom left. Label on back from Lantern Gallery. Overall Size: 20 3/4 x 32 in. Sight Size: 14 1/2 x 26 1/2 in. Will Barnet was born in Beverly, Massachusetts in 1911 and studied at the School of the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston and the Art Students League of New York under Stuart Davis and Charles Locke, where he also became the League’s official printer in 1936. Barnet taught at many institutions including the Art Students League, Cooper Union, Yale University, and the Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts, mentoring generations of artists such as James Rosenquist, Cy Twombly, Audrey Flack, and Lois Dodd. Represented by the Bertha Schaefer Gallery from the 1950s onward, his work earned wide recognition, with pieces held in major collections including the National Gallery of Art, the Metropolitan Museum of Art, the Whitney Museum of American Art, and the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art. Barnet received numerous accolades, including the first Artist’s Lifetime Achievement Award from the National Academy of Design, the College Art Association’s Lifetime Achievement Award, the Lippincott Prize, the Childe Hassam Prize, and the 2011 National Medal of Arts presented by President Barack Obama. He passed away in New York City in 2012 at the age of 101.
Sarasota Estate Auction
Jun. 12, 2026
Will Barnet, Combing
Est: $500 - $700
Will Barnet Combing 1996 screenprint in colors image: 22.5 h x 20.25 w in (57 x 51 cm) sheet: 29 h x 26.25 w in (74 x 67 cm) Signed and numbered to lower edge '6/150 Will Barnet'. This work is number 6 from the edition of 150 printed by Noblet Serigraphie, Inc., New York. This work will ship from Lambertville, New Jersey.
Rago Arts and Auction Center
Jun. 12, 2026
Will Barnet, Cat and Canary
Est: $400 - $600
Will Barnet Cat and Canary 1971 lithograph in colors image: 14.5 h x 17.5 w in (37 x 44 cm) sight: 15 h x 18 w in (38 x 46 cm) Signed, titled, and numbered to lower edge 'Cat and Canary Ed 8/225 Will Barnet'. This work is number 8 from the edition of 225 printed by Mourlot Editions, New York. This work will ship from Lambertville, New Jersey.
Rago Arts and Auction Center
Jun. 03, 2026
Will Barnet 1911-2012 Two Lithographs SIGNED LOT
Est: $100 - $1,000
Lot of two lithographs on paper by Will Barnet. The first work, titled Silent Season Spring, is a color lithograph depicting a contemplative female figure seated at a table beside a window with a perched bird rendered in the artist's signature minimalist style Pencil signed lower right Will Barnet, inscribed Artist's Proof lower center, and titled lower left. Measures approximately 30" x 23.5". The second work, titled Memory of a Childhood, is a monochromatic lithograph depicting an abstracted interior still life composition rendered with strong linear and geometric forms. The work is pencil signed lower right and pencil titled lower left. Sheet measures approximately 12.5" x 19". Both sheets unframed. Condition: Good to fair overall vintage condition with age-related toning, foxing, and staining visible throughout both lithographs. Each sheet exhibits handling wear and surface discoloration consistent with age and storage, with comparable levels of toning and foxing present on both works. Note: This condition statement is provided as a courtesy and reflects an opinion, not a statement of fact. Bidders are encouraged to inspect items in person or through an agent to assess condition. Estate fresh to the market. Shipping Information: Hill Auction Gallery does not offer in-house packing or shipping services. As a courtesy, we are pleased to refer trusted third-party shipping providers for buyer convenience. Buyers are encouraged to contact shippers directly to obtain packing quotes, shipping rates, insurance options, and estimated transit times. Additional local, domestic, and international shipper referrals may be available upon request. Parcel Shipping Providers: First Class Shipping Center, 11700 NW 41st Street, Coral Springs, FL. Phone (754) 800-7674. Email 1shippingcenter@gmail.com. Mr. Ship Pro, 7838 NW 44th St, Sunrise, FL 33351. Phone (305) 783-9504. Email roberto@mrshippro.com. The UPS Store #2881, 11110 W. Oakland Park Blvd., Sunrise, FL 33351. Phone (954) 572-4004. Email store2881@theupsstore.com. Freight & Large Item Shipping / Local Florida Delivery: Available through independent providers. Please contact info@hillauctiongallery.com for referrals based on item size, location, and delivery requirements.
Hill Auction Gallery
Jun. 03, 2026
Will Barnet 1911-2012 Cat & Canary Litho LE SIGNED
Est: $100 - $1,000
Will Barnet (American, 1911-2012), Cat and Canary, color lithograph on paper depicting a stylized black cat poised beside a bowl with a yellow canary feather in a geometric interior setting. The composition reflects Barnets refined modernist style and use of simplified forms. Pencil signed lower right and titled lower left, with edition noted EA 8 of 25. Published by Associated American Artists, New York, as indicated on the verso label. Presented under glass in a metal frame. Approximate sight size 15" x 18". Dimensions: 25.5 X 32.5 X 0.75 in. Condition: Good to fair overall vintage condition with age-related surface wear. Visible foxing is present throughout the sheet, along with toning consistent with age. The frame shows oxidation and surface wear. The work has not been examined outside of the frame. Note: This condition statement is provided as a courtesy and reflects an opinion, not a statement of fact. Bidders are encouraged to inspect items in person or through an agent to assess condition. Estate fresh to the market. Shipping Information: Hill Auction Gallery does not offer in-house packing or shipping services. As a courtesy, we are pleased to refer trusted third-party shipping providers for buyer convenience. Buyers are encouraged to contact shippers directly to obtain packing quotes, shipping rates, insurance options, and estimated transit times. Additional local, domestic, and international shipper referrals may be available upon request. Parcel Shipping Providers: First Class Shipping Center, 11700 NW 41st Street, Coral Springs, FL. Phone (754) 800-7674. Email 1shippingcenter@gmail.com. Mr. Ship Pro, 7838 NW 44th St, Sunrise, FL 33351. Phone (305) 783-9504. Email roberto@mrshippro.com. The UPS Store #2881, 11110 W. Oakland Park Blvd., Sunrise, FL 33351. Phone (954) 572-4004. Email store2881@theupsstore.com. Freight & Large Item Shipping / Local Florida Delivery: Available through independent providers. Please contact info@hillauctiongallery.com for referrals based on item size, location, and delivery requirements.
Hill Auction Gallery
Jun. 03, 2026
Will Barnet 1911-2012 Autumn Season Litho SIGNED
Est: $100 - $1,000
Will Barnet (American, 1911-2012), Silent Seasons Autumn, color lithograph on paper depicting a seated female figure gazing toward a perched bird outside a window, accompanied by a stack of books and a piece of fruit on the table, rendered in the artist's distinctive minimalist style. Pencil signed lower right Will Barnet, titled Silent Seasons Autumn lower left, and numbered 6/10 lower center. Unframed sheet measuring approximately 30 x 23.25 inches. Condition: Good to fair overall vintage condition with age-related toning, foxing, and staining visible throughout.. Note: This condition statement is provided as a courtesy and reflects an opinion, not a statement of fact. Bidders are encouraged to inspect items in person or through an agent to assess condition. Estate fresh to the market. Shipping Information: Hill Auction Gallery does not offer in-house packing or shipping services. As a courtesy, we are pleased to refer trusted third-party shipping providers for buyer convenience. Buyers are encouraged to contact shippers directly to obtain packing quotes, shipping rates, insurance options, and estimated transit times. Additional local, domestic, and international shipper referrals may be available upon request. Parcel Shipping Providers: First Class Shipping Center, 11700 NW 41st Street, Coral Springs, FL. Phone (754) 800-7674. Email 1shippingcenter@gmail.com. Mr. Ship Pro, 7838 NW 44th St, Sunrise, FL 33351. Phone (305) 783-9504. Email roberto@mrshippro.com. The UPS Store #2881, 11110 W. Oakland Park Blvd., Sunrise, FL 33351. Phone (954) 572-4004. Email store2881@theupsstore.com. Freight & Large Item Shipping / Local Florida Delivery: Available through independent providers. Please contact info@hillauctiongallery.com for referrals based on item size, location, and delivery requirements.
Hill Auction Gallery
Jun. 03, 2026
Will Barnet 1911-2012 Winter Figure Litho SIGNED
Est: $100 - $1,000
Will Barnet (American, 1911-2012), Winter, color lithograph on paper depicting a seated woman at a table engaging with a bird perched near a window, rendered in the artists signature minimalist and contemplative style. The work is pencil signed lower right Will Barnet and numbered 50/120 lower left, with the title inscribed at the bottom center. Unframed sheet measuring approximately 29 x 32.5 inches. Condition: Good to fair overall vintage condition with visible signs of age including foxing, toning, and discoloration throughout the sheet. Note: This condition statement is provided as a courtesy and reflects an opinion, not a statement of fact. Bidders are encouraged to inspect items in person or through an agent to assess condition. Estate fresh to the market. Shipping Information: Hill Auction Gallery does not offer in-house packing or shipping services. As a courtesy, we are pleased to refer trusted third-party shipping providers for buyer convenience. Buyers are encouraged to contact shippers directly to obtain packing quotes, shipping rates, insurance options, and estimated transit times. Additional local, domestic, and international shipper referrals may be available upon request. Parcel Shipping Providers: First Class Shipping Center, 11700 NW 41st Street, Coral Springs, FL. Phone (754) 800-7674. Email 1shippingcenter@gmail.com. Mr. Ship Pro, 7838 NW 44th St, Sunrise, FL 33351. Phone (305) 783-9504. Email roberto@mrshippro.com. The UPS Store #2881, 11110 W. Oakland Park Blvd., Sunrise, FL 33351. Phone (954) 572-4004. Email store2881@theupsstore.com. Freight & Large Item Shipping / Local Florida Delivery: Available through independent providers. Please contact info@hillauctiongallery.com for referrals based on item size, location, and delivery requirements.
Hill Auction Gallery
May. 30, 2026
Will Barnet, American (1911-2012), Way to the Sea, 1981, color lithograph and silkscreen, 42 1/4"H x 32"W(sight), 48 1/4"H x 38"W(frame)
Est: $400 - $600
Will Barnet American, (1911-2012) Way to the Sea, 1981 color lithograph and silkscreen pencil signed and dated lower right, numbered 20/300. Includes COA from Styria Studio, NYC. Biography from the Archives of AskArt: From Beverly, Massachusetts, Will Barnet became a leading 20th-century New York based artist, best known for figurative paintings enhanced by abstract arrangements and printmaking. He was a key figure in the New York movement called Indian Space Painting, artists who based their abstract and semi-abstract work on Native American art. Barnet studied at the School of the Boston Museum of Fine Arts from 1928 to 1930, and then at the Art Students League in New York, where he focused on printmaking. He taught briefly at Cornell, Yale, Cooper Union, the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts, and the Museum School, Boston. In 1934, he became the printer for the League, and from 1945 to 1980 was Instructor of Painting at the League. Throughout his career he worked in both woodcuts, etching, and lithographs. Barnet was quoted: "I wasn't so concerned with beautiful line, mass interested me more than line. The hardest thing is to take line and make it into something that is contained." His woodcuts are starkly black and white, and the lithographs have a full range of tones. Until 1939, his style was realistic, but he did many abstract paintings of social realist themes between 1940s and 1960, but they were much more controlled than those of many of his contemporary Abstract Expressionist peers. In fact, many of his pieces were purely geometric, exploring the rectangle. In the latter part of his career of over 80 years, he explored both abstraction and realism, with all of them carefully executed. Robert Doty, art historian, called Barnet, "a master of the abstract statement. . .creating images of personal vision which rank with the best of their time." Source: Editor, "Will Barnet, Works of Six Decades" American Art Review, June-July 1994
Ripley Auctions
May. 30, 2026
Will Barnet, American (1911-2012), The Reader, 1979, color lithograph and silkscreen, 16 1/4"H x 37"W (sight) 24 3/4"H x 45 1/4"W (frame)
Est: $600 - $800
Will Barnet American, (1911-2012) The Reader, 1979 color lithograph and silkscreen Pencil signed and dated lower right, numbered 191/250. Biography from the Archives of AskArt: From Beverly, Massachusetts, Will Barnet became a leading 20th-century New York based artist, best known for figurative paintings enhanced by abstract arrangements and printmaking. He was a key figure in the New York movement called Indian Space Painting, artists who based their abstract and semi-abstract work on Native American art. Barnet studied at the School of the Boston Museum of Fine Arts from 1928 to 1930, and then at the Art Students League in New York, where he focused on printmaking. He taught briefly at Cornell, Yale, Cooper Union, the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts, and the Museum School, Boston. In 1934, he became the printer for the League, and from 1945 to 1980 was Instructor of Painting at the League. Throughout his career he worked in both woodcuts, etching, and lithographs. Barnet was quoted: "I wasn't so concerned with beautiful line, mass interested me more than line. The hardest thing is to take line and make it into something that is contained." His woodcuts are starkly black and white, and the lithographs have a full range of tones. Until 1939, his style was realistic, but he did many abstract paintings of social realist themes between 1940s and 1960, but they were much more controlled than those of many of his contemporary Abstract Expressionist peers. In fact, many of his pieces were purely geometric, exploring the rectangle. In the latter part of his career of over 80 years, he explored both abstraction and realism, with all of them carefully executed. Robert Doty, art historian, called Barnet, "a master of the abstract statement. . .creating images of personal vision which rank with the best of their time." Source: Editor, "Will Barnet, Works of Six Decades" American Art Review, June-July 1994
Ripley Auctions
May. 26, 2026
Will Barnet (AMERICAN, 1911–2012) Lithograph, Bird and Lady on branch, 28-1/2 x 28-1/2 inches. overall size 38-1/2 x 38-1/2 inches.
Est: $200 - $500
Will Barnet (AMERICAN, 1911–2012) Lithograph, Bird and Lady on branch, 28-1/2 x 28-1/2 inches. overall size 38-1/2 x 38-1/2 inches.
Bill Hood & Sons Arts & Antiques Auctions
May. 26, 2026
WILL BARNET (AMERICAN, 1911-2012) - LITHOGRAPH, 1983.
Est: $300 - $600
Will Barnet (American, 1911-2012) - Peter Grimes, Lithograph, 1983. William Barnet. From the Metropolitan Opera Fine Art II Portfolio. Signed, dated and numbered 103/250. Plate: 54x53cm.
Pasarel
May. 21, 2026
Will Barnet, "The Brothers," 1942, Color Woodcut, Edition of 100
Est: $200 - $300
Boston, MA. Ca. 1942 CE. Will Barnet (American, 1911-2012) Woodcut "The Brothers", 1942. Edition of 100. Color woodblock print on Japan paper of two boys, one seated at a table drawing, the other on the floor, playing with toys. Signed and titled in pencil in the bottom margin. Some minor imperfections, overall very good condition. In original mats and old black folio, folio is old and tattered. Japan paper overall: 11.75" H x 9.375" W Image: 8" H x 6.5" W Provenance: Private NJ. collection, with descriptive card from “Collectors of American Art, Inc., dated 1958. Notice: We coordinate worldwide shipping to most destinations, overseeing every detail in-house to guarantee a smooth and exceptional delivery experience. SHIPPING EXCEPTIONS: Due to customs clearance issues, we are unable to ship to Germany, Switzerland and Australia. If you live in Germany, Switzerland or Australia, you will need to provide an alternate shipping destination, or we will not be able to complete your purchase. In addition, please note that we are unable to ship ancient items back to the original country of origin (Egyptian to Egypt, Greek to Greece, etc.) PAYMENT EXCEPTION: For clients not previously established with Artemis, payment for all gold, precious metal, and gemstone lots is required via bank wire transfer or certified bank check/money order, without exception. Item # 71162
Artemis Fine Arts
May. 16, 2026
Will Barnet Breakfast Table Oil Bertha Schafer Gallery Label Early Discovery
Est: $5,000 - $10,000
Will Barnet Breakfast Table Oil Bertha Schafer Gallery Label Early Discovery. Will Barnet, Breakfast Table, oil on canvas, 14 X 18 inches, signed lower right, Betha Shafer Gallery 32 E. 57th Street, New York 22, N. Y. label on stretcher verso with title, artist, medium and size. Label details additionally inscribed elsewhere on stretcher, additional likely name indistinctly inscribed on stretcher, note there is what appears to be a preparatory oil sketch for the composition on the reverse of the canvas, unframed, as discovered with various damage to conserve. Note: Over 30 years ago our firm handled the estate of a Bertha Schafer Gallery director, however since then, we have seen relatively little from this firm. Provenance: Greater New York family by descent to a California heir relocated to the Florida Gulf Coast, name withheld. CX RSI Shipping: This bidding website offers buyers convenience shipping on their invoice using an AI with algorithm estimates and locally sourced packers they choose but so far the pricing has been higher. Buyers may designate their own shippers by selecting Self Arranged Shipping on their invoice and visiting StedmanShipping Dot Com for a selection of shippers who understand our merchandise, pickup schedule and client expectations and whom we know personally. Note large or heavy items may cost as much or more to ship than their selling price. There are courier alternatives, different levels of packing options such as cardboard, crate and pallet plus jewelry and watch flat rates. Pickup is by appointment only at our St. Petersburg warehouse below, not at our Tampa shipping address, typically Fridays & Mondays, 1pm-5pm by scheduled arrival with other days, evenings and weekends by special arrangement. Items must be prepaid as there are no payment facilities at the warehouse. Couriers must have advance appointments. All items are available at 5566 64th Way N., St. Petersburg, FL 33709 unless noted in an individual item listing however a variety of items, including jewelry, silver and furniture may be housed at off site locations, requiring a day to several days advance notice.
Richard Stedman Estate Services LLC
May. 14, 2026
Will Barnet, Untitled (Abstract Child), Watercolor on paper, c. 1947.
Est: $3,000 - $5,000
Will Barnet (1911-2012) Untitled (Abstract Child). Watercolor on paper, c. 1947. Signed in watercolor at lower left.
Swann Auction Galleries
May. 14, 2026
Will Barnet, Untitled (Indian Space Figure). Ink on paper, c. 1952.
Est: $1,200 - $1,800
Will Barnet (1911-2012) Untitled (Indian Space Figure). Ink on paper, c. 1952. Signed and dated in pencil, verso. The signature was added in 2010.
Swann Auction Galleries
May. 14, 2026
Will Barnet, Untitled (Indian Space Figure), Ink on paper, c. 1952.
Est: $1,200 - $1,800
Will Barnet (1911-2012) Untitled (Indian Space Figure). Ink on paper, c. 1952. Signed in pencil at lower center.
Swann Auction Galleries
May. 14, 2026
Will Barnet, Untitled (Indian Space Abstraction). Watercolor on paper, c. 1954.
Est: $1,200 - $1,800
Will Barnet (1911-2012) Untitled (Indian Space Abstraction). Watercolor on paper, c. 1954. Signed in ink at lower right.
Swann Auction Galleries
May. 14, 2026
Will Barnet, Indian Space, (Birds), Oil on canvas, 1949.
Est: $4,000 - $6,000
Will Barnet (1911-2012) Indian Space, (Birds). Oil on canvas, 1949. Signed and dated, verso.
Swann Auction Galleries
May. 07, 2026
WILL BARNET (Massachusetts/New York, 1919-1992), "The Dream", 2002., Color lithograph on white Somerset Velvet, 24.25" x 16". Unframed.
Est: $250 - $350
WILL BARNET Massachusetts/New York, 1919-1992 "The Dream", 2002. Published by The Print Club of Cleveland. Printed by Derrier L'Etoile Studios, New York. Edition of 250. Signed and titled in pencil lower margin.
Eldred's
Apr. 16, 2026
Will Barnet (1911-2012), The Brothers, 1942.
Est: $1,000 - $1,500
Will Barnet (1911-2012) The Brothers. Color woodcut on Japan paper, 1942. Edition of 15. Signed and titled "Children Drawing" in pencil, lower margin. Szoke 92.
Swann Auction Galleries
Apr. 16, 2026
Will Barnet (1911-2012), Child Reaching, 1940.
Est: $1,000 - $1,500
Will Barnet (1911-2012) Child Reaching. Woodcut on Japan paper, 1940. Signed, titled and numbered III/X in pencil, lower margin. 1940.
Swann Auction Galleries
Apr. 16, 2026
Will Barnet Serigraph Blue Bicycle
Est: $200 - $400
Will Barnet (American, 1911-2012). Serigraph, Blue Bicycle. Poster Originals Limited, 1978-1979. Signed and dated 78 in the plate lower right, and signed, titled and with inscription dated 1979 in pencil in the lower margin. Sight 36" x 33.25" Frame dimensions: H: 37.5" W: 34.5" D: 1"
Regency Auction House
Apr. 16, 2026
Will Barnet Gouache Woman on Bicycle
Est: $2,000 - $4,000
Will Barnet (American, 1911-2012). Gouache on paper, woman on bicycle, Blue Bicycle. Signed and dated 1978 lower right. Sight 31.25" x 31.5". Frame dimensions: H: 38.5" W: 38.25" D: .75"
Regency Auction House
Apr. 16, 2026
WILL BARNET, AMERICAN 1911-2012, WOMAN WITH CATS, Screenprint, 8 ¼ x 8 ½ in
Est: $400 - $600
WILL BARNET AMERICAN, 1911-2012 WOMAN WITH CATS Screenprint Lower right titled in graphite: Woman and Cat; lower center inscribed in graphite: Holiday Edition; lower right signed: Will Barnet
Potomack Company
Apr. 16, 2026
WILL BARNET, AMERICAN 1911-2012, IMAGES OF CHILDREN, WOODCUT AND ETCHING
Est: $700 - $900
WILL BARNET AMERICAN, 1911-2012 IMAGES OF CHILDREN WOODCUT AND ETCHING "Waiting," woodcut on Japan paper: Plate: 9 7/8 x 11 in. (25.1 x 27.9 cm.), Sheet: 15 7/8 x 20 in. (40.3 x 50.8 cm.); lower center numbered: 47/60; lower right signed: Will Barnet; "Irish Kids," 1938, woodcut on Japan paper: lower left titled: Irish Kids; lower center numbered: 47/60; lower right signed: Will Barnet; Plate: 11 3/8 x 8 3/4 in. (28.9 x 22.2 cm.), Sheet: 20 x 15 3/4 in. (50.8 x 40 cm.); "Peter," woodcut on Japan paper: Plate: 11 1/4 x 9 in. (28.6 x 22.9 cm.), Sheet: 20 x 17 in. (50.8 x 43.2 cm.); lower left titled: Peter; lower center numbered: 43/60; lower right signed: Will Barnet; "Child Reaching," woodcut on Japan paper: lower left titled: Child Reaching; lower center numbered: 55/60; lower right signed: Will Barnet; "The Book," etching on Rives paper: Plate: 10 3/4 x 13 1/2 in. (27.3 x 34.3 cm.), Sheet: 16 x 19 3/4 in. (40.6 x 50.2 cm.); lower center numbered: 49/60; lower right signed: Will Barnet; "City Child," 1938, etching on Rives paper: Plate: 9 7/8 x 6 3/4 in. (25.1 x 17.1 cm.), Sheet: 20 x 15 7/8 in. (50.8 x 40.3 cm.); lower left titled: City Child; lower center numbered: 44/60; lower right signed: Will Barnet; "Sleeping Mother," etching on Rives paper: Plate: 9 3/4 x 10 5/8 in. (24.8 x 27 cm.), Sheet: 16 x 19 3/4 in. (40.6 x 50.2 cm.); lower left titled: Sleeping Mother; lower center numbered: 47/60; lower right signed: Will Barnet; From the edition of 60, published by Associated American Artists in a portfolio of 8 prints in 1982. (7)
Potomack Company
Apr. 16, 2026
WILL BARNET (1911-2012). Woman and White Cat. oil and pencil on canvas33 ½
Est: $15,000 - $20,000
WILL BARNET (1911-2012). Woman and White Cat. oil and pencil on canvas33 ½ x 28 ½ in. (85.1 x 72.4 cm.).
Christie's
Apr. 13, 2026
Will Barnet (1911-2012); Spring Morning;
Est: $1,000 - $2,000
Will Barnet (1911-2012) Spring Morning, 1985 Screenprint in colors on wove paper, signed in pencil, titled, dated and numbered 43/175 (there were also 35 artist's proofs), published by Styria Studio, Inc., New York, with margins, framed. 27 7/8 x 52 3/4in (70.8 x 134cm) sight 29 x 54in (137.2 x 73.7cm)
Bonhams
Apr. 12, 2026
11 Will Barnet. "Woman and Cats". 1982. Lithograph depicting woman reclining with 2 cats. Title, signed and dated in pencil. Corporate stamp at lower right. Image size 6 1/2 x 7 in, sheet size 10 7/8 x 12 1/8 in.
Est: $300 - $500
11 Will Barnet. "Woman and Cats". 1982. Lithograph depicting woman reclining with 2 cats. Title, signed and dated in pencil. Corporate stamp at lower right. Image size 6 1/2 x 7 in, sheet size 10 7/8 x 12 1/8 in.
Tremont Auctions
Apr. 12, 2026
10 Will Barnet. "Woman and Cats". 1982. Lithograph depicting woman reclining with 2 cats. Title, signed and dated in pencil. Corporate stamp at lower right. Image size 6 1/2 x 7 in, sheet size 10 7/8 x 12 1/8 in.
Est: $300 - $500
10 Will Barnet. "Woman and Cats". 1982. Lithograph depicting woman reclining with 2 cats. Title, signed and dated in pencil. Corporate stamp at lower right. Image size 6 1/2 x 7 in, sheet size 10 7/8 x 12 1/8 in.
Tremont Auctions
Apr. 12, 2026
Will Barnet. "Woman and Cats". 1982. Lithograph depicting woman reclining with 2 cats. Title, signed and dated in pencil. Corporate stamp at lower right. Image size 6 1/2 x 7 in, sheet size 10 7/8 x 12 1/8 in.
Est: $100 - $200
Will Barnet. "Woman and Cats". 1982. Lithograph depicting woman reclining with 2 cats. Title, signed and dated in pencil. Corporate stamp at lower right. Image size 6 1/2 x 7 in, sheet size 10 7/8 x 12 1/8 in.
Tremont Auctions
Apr. 11, 2026
WILL BARNET SIGNED SERIGRAPH
Est: $50 - $100
Will Barnet signed Serigraph on arches paper "Paean". Overall in frame 35" x 39".
Copake Auction Inc.