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# 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.

## 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. The full sale history is in the OpeningBid app (free sign-up).

## 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.

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Data last updated 2026-11-02. OpeningBid tracks 15,390,829 auction lots from 577 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Burt Glinn auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/burt-glinn (updated 2026-11-02).

Historical auction data, not investment advice. Prices are premium-inclusive USD where the buyer's premium is recorded. Figures marked † are hammer prices (buyer's premium not included); ‡ marks a price whose basis is not yet verified. Non-USD results are converted at the sale month's rate.