Burt Glinn (1925–2008)
Burt Glinn is an American artist with 69 auction lots recorded since 2005, median price $3,642. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by Burt Glinn sold in 2026 for $12,255, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Burt Glinn on OpeningBid →What is a Burt Glinn work worth?
Across 22 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Burt Glinn work is $3,642.
The median Burt Glinn photograph sells for $3,642 across 22 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) Burt Glinn photographs typically sell for $1,412–$5,175 (the middle half of 20 sold lots).
Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
Price breakdown by category
| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Photography | 41 | $3,642‡ | $13,970 | 53.7% | 2026-10-08 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Price by size
Photography
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 20 | $1,412–$5,175‡ | $3,581‡ | $13,970 |
‡ 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 | 2024 | $13,970 |
| Photography | 2017 | $13,425 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Burt Glinn worth?
Across 22 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Burt Glinn work is $3,642. The median Burt Glinn photograph sells for $3,642 across 22 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Burt Glinn photographs typically sell for $1,412–$5,175 (the middle half of 20 sold lots). Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is the average price of a Burt Glinn photograph?
Based on 22 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Burt Glinn photograph is $3,642. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Burt Glinn's most expensive photograph?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Burt Glinn photograph is $13,970.
What is the average price of a small Burt Glinn photograph?
Based on 20 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Burt Glinn photograph (small (under 50 cm)) is $3,581, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Burt Glinn's auction record?
Burt Glinn's auction record is $13,970, set in 2024.
See the full Burt Glinn record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
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