Balthasar Burkhard (1944–2010)
What is Balthasar Burkhard’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 135 auction results for Balthasar Burkhard at 16 houses since 2005. Over the last 24 months the median price was $2,238 including buyer’s premium (middle half $1,028–$2,798, n=11). The auction record is $30,690 for Ohne Titel (Fotografie auf Barytpapier und monochrome Farbtafel) (2020, Galerie Kornfeld Auktionen Bern). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ohne Titel (Fotografie auf Barytpapier und monochrome Farbtafel), 1987 | Photography on baryta paper and monochrome colour chart | $30,690 | Galerie Kornfeld Auktionen Bern | Sep 2020 |
| 2 | Normandie 01, 1995 | Gelatin silver prints | $27,875 | Sotheby's | Jun 2022 |
| 3 | Namibia, 2000 | Silver gelatine print on baryta paper, mounted on aluminium plate | $26,751 | Galerie Kornfeld Auktionen Bern | Jun 2023 |
| 4 | JAPAN 05, MAIKO LIPS, 1987 | Gelatin silver print | $26,284 | Sotheby's | Jun 2020 |
| 5 | NAMIBIA 16, 2000 | Gelatin silver print | $26,284 | Sotheby's | Jun 2020 |
| 6 | Torso, Sevilla, 2007 | Photographie auf Barytpapier | $25,435 | Galerie Kornfeld Auktionen Bern | Jun 2017 |
| 7 | Bambus (Bamboo), 1990 | Cartes-de-visite | $23,392 | Christie's | Nov 2019 |
| 8 | Aile de faucon, 1993 | Photograph on baryta paper in original iron frame | $22,296 | Galerie Kornfeld Auktionen Bern | Sep 2024 |
| 9 | Mexico City, 1999 | Photograph on baryta paper in original iron frame | $22,296 | Galerie Kornfeld Auktionen Bern | Sep 2024 |
| 10 | Backseat, 1977 | Photograph on baryta paper in artist-designed wooden frame | $20,646 | Galerie Kornfeld Auktionen Bern | Sep 2025 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Photographs | 37 | $6,308 |
| Prints | 12 | $2,618 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 14 | $22,296 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 11 | $3,297 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 21 | $1,199 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 135 results from 16 houses · How we compute these figures
Balthasar Burkhard is a Swiss artist with 169 auction lots recorded since 2005, median price $2,045. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by Balthasar Burkhard sold in 2025 for a hammer price of $11,171 (buyer's premium not included), according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 135 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Balthasar Burkhard work is $2,045.
The median Balthasar Burkhard photograph sells for $4,094 across 79 lots.
The median Balthasar Burkhard print sells for $500 across 33 lots.
Medium (50–120 cm) Balthasar Burkhard photographs typically sell for $1,695–$4,094 (the middle half of 31 sold lots).
Large (over 120 cm) Balthasar Burkhard photographs typically sell for $9,855–$23,534 (the middle half of 28 sold lots).
Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
Price breakdown by category
| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 35 | $500† | $3,897 | 94.3% | 2026-06-24 |
| Photography | 94 | $4,094†‡ | $30,690 | 84% | 2025-11-26 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 8 | $27,313† | $34,938† | — | 2023-06-15 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 14 | $180–$912† | $317† | $2,998 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 19 | $425–$998† | $555† | $3,897 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Photography
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 19 | $778–$1,414†‡ | $933†‡ | $26,284 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 31 | $1,695–$4,094†‡ | $3,292†‡ | $26,751 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 28 | $9,855–$23,534† | $18,410† | $30,690 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Photography | 2020 | $30,690 |
| Photography | 2022 | $29,483† |
| Prints & Editions | 2024 | $3,897 |
| Prints & Editions | 2024 | $2,998 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Balthasar Burkhard worth?
Across 135 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Balthasar Burkhard work is $2,045. The median Balthasar Burkhard photograph sells for $4,094 across 79 lots. The median Balthasar Burkhard print sells for $500 across 33 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Balthasar Burkhard photographs typically sell for $1,695–$4,094 (the middle half of 31 sold lots). Large (over 120 cm) Balthasar Burkhard photographs typically sell for $9,855–$23,534 (the middle half of 28 sold lots). Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
What is the average price of a Balthasar Burkhard photograph?
Based on 79 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Balthasar Burkhard photograph is $4,094. Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
What is Balthasar Burkhard's most expensive photograph?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Balthasar Burkhard photograph is $30,690.
What is the average price of a Balthasar Burkhard print?
Based on 33 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Balthasar Burkhard print is $500. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Balthasar Burkhard's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Balthasar Burkhard print is $3,897.
What is the average price of a medium Balthasar Burkhard photograph?
Based on 31 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Balthasar Burkhard photograph (medium (50–120 cm)) is $3,292, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
What is the average price of a large Balthasar Burkhard photograph?
Based on 28 sold lots, the median auction price of a large Balthasar Burkhard photograph (large (over 120 cm)) is $18,410, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Balthasar Burkhard's auction record?
Balthasar Burkhard's auction record is $34,938, set in 2020. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $34,938 (buyer's premium not included).
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