Rafael Barrios Paintings & Artwork for Sale | Rafael Barrios Art Value Price Guide

Mar. 24, 2026
Rafael Barrios (American-Venezuelan, b. 1947) Vertical Dislocado, 1998
Est: $6,000 - $8,000
Rafael Barrios (American-Venezuelan, b. 1947) Vertical Dislocado, 1998 lacquered steel signed, titled, dated, and numbered 3/4 in ink 27 x 27 x 4 inches. This lot is located in Chicago.
Freeman’s
Nov. 27, 2024
RAFAEL BARRIOS (Venezuela, 1947), Untitled, 1987. Polychrome wood. Exemplary 1/3.
Est: €9,000 - €10,000
RAFAEL BARRIOS (Venezuela, 1947), Untitled, 1987. Polychrome wood. Exemplary 1/3. Measurements: 110 x 50 x 30 cm. In this work Rafael Barrios plays with the forms, altering the laws of geometry, fabulating the volume in space. Vertiginous elevations make his virtual works seem to stand on themselves, defying the laws of space, relieving bodies that should be subject to gravity. Rafael Barrios' works are identified by a set of dynamism, lightness, strength and magnetism, which is imprinted in each individual creation to reach the spirit of the viewer. Rafael Barrios is a Venezuelan born in 1947 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, United States. Barrios studied drawing and painting at the Museo de Bellas Artes in Caracas, Venezuela, which led to his first recognition with the "Pintura Nacional Juvenil" award in 1963. After completing his basic studies in Venezuela and Canada, he received a scholarship from J. Walter Thompson International to attend the Ontario College of Art in Toronto, Canada, graduating with honors in "Pure Art" and "Communication and Design". He obtained a scholarship from New York University (USA) to attend its Graduate Program in "Fine Arts" and "Monumental Sculpture Techniques". He received several national and international awards: "The Sculpture Award", Ernesto Avellán Exhibition; the McLean Foundation Scholarship, highest award granted by the Ontario College of Art, Canada; The "Excelentísima Diputado Pronvicial de la Frontera" Decoration, for his Monumental Sculpture titled "Tercer Horizonte", to commemorate the 500 years of the Discovery of America, in Palos de la Frontera, Huelva, Spain; "Second Prize" in the Biennial of Visual Arts of the Contemporary Museum Sofía Imber Caracas, in Venezuela; "Throughout his career as an artist, Rafael Barrios has worked as Art Director for UNESCO, as Creative Consultant for the film creations "Latin Touch" and as Scenographer for Chris Von Wangenheim in Vogue and Esquire magazines, in New York, United States. He was Professor of "Tridimensionality and Advertising" at the Neumann Foundation of Design, in Caracas, Venezuela; Set Designer for the presentation of "DanzaHoy" in Expo-Sevilla, Spain; and Set Designer for Hervé Leger in his show "Carrouselle du Louvre", in Paris, France. Many of his works can be found in public spaces, such as the murals of the Polar Foundation, Caracas; Art et Industry, New York; the headquarters of Coca-Cola International in New York; the monumental sculptures of the Museo de Arte Contemporáneo de Caracas Sofía Imber; the headquarters of Banco Consolidado (now CorpBanca) in Caracas; the building of Seguros Venezuela in Caracas; and the headquarters of Procter & Gamble in Caracas. Rafael Barrios has exhibited in the United States, Europe, South America and other Latin American countries, as well as in the Middle East. His work is in the permanent collections of the Art Gallery of Ontario and the Carmen Lammana Foundation in Toronto, Canada; the Galería de Arte Nacional de Caracas; the Museo de Arte Contemporáneo de Caracas Sofía Imber; the private collections of H.R.H. Don Juan Carlos de Borbón, King of Spain (Levitating Simetry); and the collection of H.R.H. Gloria, Princess of Germany.
Setdart Auction House
Nov. 27, 2024
RAFAEL BARRIOS (Venezuela, 1947). "Displaced Levitation", 1994. Polychrome metal. Exemplary 2/3. It has a slight blow in the front area. Signed and titled on the base.
Est: €25,000 - €30,000
RAFAEL BARRIOS (Venezuela, 1947). "Displaced Levitation", 1994. Polychrome metal. Exemplary 2/3. It has a slight blow in the front area. Signed and titled on the base. Measurements: 200 x 110 x 50 cm. Rafael Barrios is a Venezuelan born in 1947 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, United States. Barrios studied drawing and painting at the Museo de Bellas Artes in Caracas, Venezuela, which led to his first recognition with the "Pintura Nacional Juvenil" award in 1963. After completing his basic studies in Venezuela and Canada, he received a scholarship from J. Walter Thompson International to attend the Ontario College of Art in Toronto, Canada, graduating with honors in "Pure Art" and "Communication and Design". He obtained a scholarship from New York University (USA) to attend its Graduate Program in "Fine Arts" and "Monumental Sculpture Techniques". He received several national and international awards: "The Sculpture Award", Ernesto Avellán Exhibition; the McLean Foundation Scholarship, highest award granted by the Ontario College of Art, Canada; The "Excelentísima Diputado Pronvicial de la Frontera" Decoration, for his Monumental Sculpture entitled "Tercer Horizonte", to commemorate the 500 years of the Discovery of America, in Palos de la Frontera, Huelva, Spain; "Second Prize" in the Biennial of Visual Arts of the Contemporary Museum Sofía Imber Caracas, in Venezuela; "Throughout his career as an artist, Rafael Barrios has worked as Art Director for UNESCO, as Creative Consultant for the film creations "Latin Touch" and as Scenographer for Chris Von Wangenheim in Vogue and Esquire magazines, in New York, United States. He was Professor of "Tridimensionality and Advertising" at the Neumann Foundation of Design, in Caracas, Venezuela; Set Designer for the presentation of "DanzaHoy" in Expo-Sevilla, Spain; and Set Designer for Hervé Leger in his show "Carrouselle du Louvre", in Paris, France. Many of his works can be found in public spaces, such as the murals of the Polar Foundation, Caracas; Art et Industry, New York; the headquarters of Coca-Cola International in New York; the monumental sculptures of the Museo de Arte Contemporáneo de Caracas Sofía Imber; the headquarters of Banco Consolidado (now CorpBanca) in Caracas; the building of Seguros Venezuela in Caracas; and the headquarters of Procter & Gamble in Caracas. Rafael Barrios has exhibited in the United States, Europe, South America and other Latin American countries, as well as in the Middle East. His work is in the permanent collections of the Art Gallery of Ontario and the Carmen Lammana Foundation in Toronto, Canada; the Galería de Arte Nacional de Caracas; the Museo de Arte Contemporáneo de Caracas Sofía Imber; the private collections of H.R.H. Don Juan Carlos de Borbón, King of Spain (Levitating Simetry); and the collection of H.R.H. Gloria, Princess of Germany. It presents a slight blow in the frontal area.
Setdart Auction House
Jun. 13, 2024
Rafael BARRIOS
Est: €5,000 - €6,000
Rafael BARRIOS (b. 1947) - Levitation IV, 2019 Lacquered metal, signed and justified 8/20 on a label under the base 40 x 19 x 8 cm A certificate from Galerie Mark Hachem dated December 14, 2021 will be given to the buyer. Note: Rafael Barrios is a contemporary Venezuelan artist renowned for his three-dimensional sculptures that deceive the eye and challenge the perception of space. His work is characterized by bold geometric shapes and vivid colors, creating the illusion of floating or moving objects in space.
Expertisez Enchères
Apr. 25, 2023
Rafael Barrios (American/Venezuelan, B. 1947) Optical Sculpture
Est: $3,000 - $6,000
DESCRIPTION: A painted metal Sculpture by artist Rafael Barrios titled "Trazos Levitates XI" depicts geometric stacked rectangular shapes creating an optical 3D illusion, completed in a red hue. Inscribed along the base "Trazos Levitantes XI" "14/20" dated "90" and signed "Rafael Barrios". CIRCA: 20th Century ORIGIN: USA DIMENSIONS: H: 16" W:10.5 " Depth: 4.75 " Have a similar item to sell? Reach Out: https://www.akibagalleries.com/consign CONDITION: Has several paint chips along the base and body. See lot description for details on item condition. More detailed condition requests can be obtained via email (info@akibaantiques.com) or SMS (305)-332-9274. Any condition statement given, as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Akiba Antiques shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.
Akiba Galleries
Oct. 12, 2022
Rafael Barrios Venezuelan/American, b. 1947 Apocalipsis Levitante, 1999
Est: $2,000 - $3,000
Rafael Barrios Venezuelan/American, b. 1947 Apocalipsis Levitante, 1999 Signed, dated and numbered Rafael Barrios 1/6 '99 and inscribed as titled on the base Lacquered metal, from an edition of 6 11 1/8 x 12 1/2 x 4 inches (28.3 x 31.7 x 10.2 cm) C
DOYLE Auctioneers & Appraisers
May. 25, 2022
RAFAEL BARRIOS (1947) Energía Contenida (335), 2007 Escultura en metal y acero lacado Medidas: 65 x 68 x 21 cm Ed. 3/4
Est: -
Rafael Barrios, nacido en 1947, es un artista venezolano que se ha ganado un lugar insigne en la historia del arte mundial. Su obra, que se ha desarrollado principalmente en Estados Unidos, Venezuela y Canadá, tiene como componente principal la investigación sobre la percepción, y la manipulación de la misma a partir de la forma y el color. Muchas de las piezas de Barrios se pueden apreciar en espacios públicos y privados, jugando con la gravedad, el espacio y los sentidos de quienes se las encuentran. Buen estado de conservación con faltas. Procedencia: Colección particular. Certificado de Rafel Barrios.
Lefebre Subastas
Mar. 23, 2022
Rafael Barrios (American/Venezuelan, b. 1947) Vertical dislocado en tres tiempos, 2011
Est: $4,000 - $6,000
Rafael Barrios (American/Venezuelan, b. 1947) Vertical dislocado en tres tiempos, 2011 lacquered steel signed, titled, dated, and numbered 3/4 23 x 37 1/4 x 7 inches.
Hindman
Dec. 16, 2020
RAFAEL BARRIOS 1947 / . "Fractal Levitation II”, 1993
Est: €6,750 - €9,000
On the base titled, dated, numbered 3/6 and signed with silver marker. It presents a slight loss of polychrome on one of the edges. Lacquered steel
Ansorena
Sep. 17, 2020
Rafael Barrios Lacquered iron. Ed. 1/3
Est: -
Rafael Barrios Trifasica Levitante Lacquered iron. Ed. 1/3
Casa de Subastas Odalys
Jul. 18, 2020
Rafael Barrios (AMERICAN/VENEZUELAN, 1947)
Est: $10,000 - $15,000
Rafael Barrios (AMERICAN/VENEZUELAN, 1947) "Vertical Levitante" Hierro Policromado Polychrome Iron Circa 1996. See Paperwork. Measures 70 inches high x 18 inches wide x 12 inches deep.
Joshua Kodner
Jul. 04, 2020
Rafael Barrios, Hondos
Est: -
Hondos Rafael Barrios lacquered steel. Ed. 4 Signed 83 x 64 cm
Casa de Subastas Odalys
Jul. 04, 2020
Rafael Barrios, Acrobática perforada
Est: -
Acrobática perforada Rafael Barrios Micro-perforated steel Signed 55 x 39 cm
Casa de Subastas Odalys
Dec. 08, 2019
Rafael Barrios "TUMBLE" 2018
Est: $8,000 - $12,000
"TUMBLE" edition of 3, 2018
Latin American Fine Art LLC
Jul. 13, 2019
Rafael Barrios
Est: €5,000 - €6,000
Levitacion centrifuga Rafael Barrios Lacquered steel. Ed 17/20
Casa de Subastas Odalys
May. 22, 2019
Rafael Barrios, (American/Venezuelan, b. 1947), Irradiacion de Gloria, 1997
Est: $4,000 - $6,000
Rafael Barrios (American/Venezuelan, b. 1947) Irradiacion de Gloria, 1997 painted metal signed Rafael Barrios, titled, dated and inscribed P/A Height: 24 1/4 inches.
Hindman
Sep. 26, 2018
RAFAEL BARRIOS (1947)
Est: -
RAFAEL BARRIOS (1947) Ascendencia, 2009 Hierro pintado Medidas: h. 89 cms. Ed. P/A Precio de salida estimado USD 19833 RAFAEL BARRIOS (1947) Ascendancy, 2009 Painted iron Dimensions: h. 89 cms. Edition P / A Estimated starting price USD 19833 Precio de salida estimado USD 19833
Lefebre Subastas
Jul. 03, 2018
RAFAEL BARRIOS (b1947) "CENTRIFUGE LEVITANTE" 3/6
Est: $2,000 - $3,000
Rafael Barrios (VENEZUELA / UNITED STATES / CANDA / LOUISIANA, born 1947) original geometric polychrome metal sculpture titled "Centrifuge Levitante" having a royal blue floating geometric design with gray base.Titled on base with "06 3/6 2003" ; futher signed on base with copyright symbol. Measures approx. 16" height x 19" width.
Elite Auctioneers, LLC
Jun. 28, 2018
Rafael Barrios
Est: -
Untitled
Casa de Subastas Odalys
May. 26, 2018
RAFAEL BARRIOS (b1947) "CENTRIFUGE LEVITANTE" 3/6
Est: $2,000 - $3,000
Rafael Barrios (VENEZUELA / UNITED STATES / CANDA / LOUISIANA, born 1947) original geometric polychrome metal sculpture titled "Centrifuge Levitante" having a royal blue floating geometric design with gray base.Titled on base with "06 3/6 2003" ; futher signed on base with copyright symbol. Measures approx. 16" height x 19" width.
Elite Auctioneers, LLC
Oct. 26, 2017
Rafael Barrios
Est: -
Rafael Barrios S/t Acero laqueado S/f 206 x 94 x 45 cm
Casa de Subastas Odalys
May. 12, 2017
Rafael Barrios (American b. 1947), Levitating Drawing, Signed Enameled Steel, Height: 25 inches
Est: $2,000 - $4,000
Rafael Barrios (American b. 1947) Levitating Drawing Signed Rafael Barrios, dated 1988 and titled on base Enameled steel Height: 25 in (63.5 cm)Property of Various Owners
Weschler's
Apr. 13, 2016
Rafael BARRIOS (Né en 1947)
Est: €4,000 - €5,000
Oblicua, 2005 - Métal signé, titré, daté et numéroté 2/5 - Hauteur 31,5 cm Provenance : Collection particulière - Galerie Desprez-Bellorget, Paris Oblicua, 2005 - Metal, signed titeld, dated and nuumbered 2/5 - 31,5 cm high Provenance : Collection particulière - Galerie Desprez-Bellorget, Paris
Expertisez Enchères
Feb. 15, 2010
RAFAEL BARRIOS (American. Born 1947)
Est: $2,000 - $2,500
RAFAEL BARRIOS (American. Born 1947)
Auction Gallery of the Palm Beaches
Nov. 18, 2009
RAFAEL BARRIOS (B. 1947)
Est: $10,000 - $15,000
TRIFASICA APOCALÍPTICA inscribed with signature, titled and dated CCS 95; also numbered 4/6 on the base
Sotheby's
May. 31, 2007
Irradiación de Glorias
Est: $4,000 - $6,000
Rafael Barrios (American B. 1947) Irradiación de Glorias signed 'RAFAEL BARRIOS,' titled and numbered 'Irradiacion de Glorias 1/6' (on the base) painted steel 25 x 18 x 5 in. (63.5 x 46 x 13 cm.) Edition one of six.
Christie's