Calvin Burnett (1921–2007)
Calvin Burnett is an American artist with 57 auction lots recorded since 1992, median price $1,000. 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 Calvin Burnett sold in 2025 for $3,000, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 46 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Calvin Burnett work is $1,000.
The median Calvin Burnett print sells for $856 across 26 lots.
The median Calvin Burnett work on paper sells for $1,250 across 15 lots.
The median Calvin Burnett painting sells for $471 across 2 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 | 29 | $856† | $6,500 | 89.7% | 2025-11-13 |
| Paintings | 3 | $471‡ | $880 | 66.7% | 2013-10-22 |
| Works on Paper | 16 | $1,250 | $2,640 | 93.8% | 2024-10-03 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $4,250 | $6,500 | — | 2018-10-04 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Calvin Burnett's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (29 lots) median $856 with 89.7% sell-through. Paintings (3 lots) median $471, record $880. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 3 lots) the median is $4,250.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 6 | $536–$975† | $810† | $1,080 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 19 | $538–$2,328† | $1,300† | $6,500 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 7 | $1,100–$1,800 | $1,250 | $1,920 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 8 | $765–$1,972 | $1,121 | $2,640 |
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 2014 | $6,500 |
| Prints & Editions | 2018 | $4,250 |
| Works on Paper | 2010 | $2,640 |
| Works on Paper | 2010 | $2,640 |
| Paintings | 1992 | $880 |
| Paintings | 2013 | $62‡ |
‡ 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 Calvin Burnett worth?
Across 46 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Calvin Burnett work is $1,000. The median Calvin Burnett print sells for $856 across 26 lots. The median Calvin Burnett work on paper sells for $1,250 across 15 lots. The median Calvin Burnett painting sells for $471 across 2 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 Calvin Burnett print?
Based on 26 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Calvin Burnett print is $856. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Calvin Burnett's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Calvin Burnett print is $6,500.
What is the average price of a Calvin Burnett work on paper?
Based on 15 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Calvin Burnett work on paper is $1,250.
What is Calvin Burnett's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Calvin Burnett work on paper is $2,640.
What is the average price of a medium Calvin Burnett print?
Based on 19 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Calvin Burnett print (medium (50–120 cm)) is $1,300, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Calvin Burnett's auction record?
Calvin Burnett's auction record is $6,500, set in 2014.
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