> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/charles-burns · updated 2026-11-01

# Charles Burns (b. 1955)

Charles Burns is an American artist with 6 auction lots recorded since 2022, median price $284. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by Charles Burns sold in 2024 for $882, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Charles Burns work worth?

Across 6 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Charles Burns work is $284.

The median Charles Burns print sells for $225 across 3 lots.

The median Charles Burns work on paper sells for $693 across 2 lots.

Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 3 | $225† | $300† | — | 2022-10-31 |
| Works on Paper | 2 | $693 | $882 | — | 2024-05-03 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2024 | $882 |
| Works on Paper | 2024 | $504 |
| Prints & Editions | 2022 | $300† |
| Prints & Editions | 2022 | $225† |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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 Charles Burns worth?

Across 6 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Charles Burns work is $284. The median Charles Burns print sells for $225 across 3 lots. The median Charles Burns work on paper sells for $693 across 2 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Charles Burns's auction record?

Charles Burns's auction record is $882, set in 2024.

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Data last updated 2026-11-01. OpeningBid tracks 15,222,099 auction lots from 571 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Charles Burns auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/charles-burns (updated 2026-11-01).

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.