BURI, MAX (1868–1915)
BURI, MAX is a Swiss artist with 53 auction lots recorded since 1992, median price $5,588. 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 BURI, MAX is recorded as sold in 2026 for $77,203; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 32 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a BURI, MAX work is $5,588.
The median BURI, MAX painting sells for $13,380 across 15 lots.
The median BURI, MAX work on paper sells for $977 across 4 lots.
The median BURI, MAX print sells for $180 across 7 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 | 10 | $180† | $249† | 70% | 2015-05-01 |
| Paintings | 24 | $13,380†‡ | $85,679 | 62.5% | 2026-06-26 |
| Works on Paper | 10 | $977†‡ | $2,035‡ | 40% | 2023-06-02 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
BURI, MAX's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (10 lots) median $180 with 70% sell-through. Paintings (24 lots) median $13,380, record $85,679. A typical BURI, MAX painting sells for around 74× the price of a typical print.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 7 | $143–$238† | $180† | $249† |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 7 | $4,009–$14,080†‡ | $12,387†‡ | $77,203‡ |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 8 | $13,096–$28,589†‡ | $21,185†‡ | $85,679 |
† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2022 | $85,679 |
| Paintings | 2026 | $77,203‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2011 | $2,035‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2016 | $1,280† |
| Prints & Editions | 2006 | $249† |
| Prints & Editions | 2006 | $247† |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a BURI, MAX worth?
Across 32 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a BURI, MAX work is $5,588. The median BURI, MAX painting sells for $13,380 across 15 lots. The median BURI, MAX work on paper sells for $977 across 4 lots. The median BURI, MAX print sells for $180 across 7 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 BURI, MAX painting?
Based on 15 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a BURI, MAX painting is $13,380. 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 BURI, MAX's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a BURI, MAX painting is $85,679.
What is BURI, MAX's auction record?
BURI, MAX's auction record is $85,679, set in 2022.
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