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# Charles Ephraim Burchfield (1893–1967)

## What is Charles Ephraim Burchfield’s work worth? {#value}

As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 256 auction results for Charles Ephraim Burchfield at 14 houses since 1994. Over the last 24 months the median price was $35,560 including buyer’s premium (middle half $4,047–$117,500, n=27). The auction record is $1,812,500 for Cherry Blossom Snow (2018, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

**Top auction records: paintings, drawings & sculpture**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cherry Blossom Snow, 1917 | Charcoal | $1,812,500 | Christie's | May 2018 |
| 2 | June Night (Luna Moth, Tulip Tree in Bloom by Moonlight), 1959 | Charcoal | $1,332,500 | Christie's | May 2018 |
| 3 | A Dream of Butterflies | Watercolor on paper | $1,329,000 | Sotheby's | Nov 2007 |
| 4 | Golden Dream, 1893 | Pencil | $1,202,500 | Christie's | Nov 2012 |
| 5 | Retreat of Winter, 1950-64 | Watercolor | $756,000 | Christie's | Apr 2024 |
| 6 | Butterfly Festival, 1949 | Pencil | $697,500 | Christie's | Nov 2016 |
| 7 | Haunted Twilight, 1957 | Mixed media | $655,200 | Christie's | Apr 2023 |
| 8 | Zinnias | Color on paper | $625,000 | Sotheby's | Nov 2019 |
| 9 | Dusty Road in July, 1952-58 | Charcoal | $485,000 | Christie's | May 2016 |
| 10 | The Star, 1941 | Watercolor, gouache, and charcoal on joined paper laid down on board | $456,000 | Sotheby's | Nov 2024 |


**Median price by medium (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 20 | $129,875 |
| Other | 37 | $30,000 |
| Works on paper | 133 | $12,500 |
| Prints | 9 | $4,000 |

**Median price by size (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 5 | $485,000 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 77 | $74,500 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 88 | $4,535 |

Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 256 results from 14 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Charles Ephraim Burchfield is an American artist with 292 auction lots recorded since 1993, median price $7,888. 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 Charles Ephraim Burchfield sold in 2026 for $35,560, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

**3 Charles Ephraim Burchfield works are coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-03).

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## What is a Charles Ephraim Burchfield work worth?

Across 254 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Charles Ephraim Burchfield work is $7,888.

The median Charles Ephraim Burchfield work on paper sells for $8,688 across 208 lots.

The median Charles Ephraim Burchfield painting sells for $35,560 across 9 lots.

The median Charles Ephraim Burchfield print sells for $4,000 across 9 lots.

Small (under 50 cm) Charles Ephraim Burchfield work on papers typically sell for $700–$8,750 (the middle half of 113 sold lots).

Medium (50–120 cm) Charles Ephraim Burchfield work on papers typically sell for $40,925–$183,350 (the middle half of 68 sold 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 | 11 | $4,000 | $7,800 | 81.8% | 2021-11-02 |
| Paintings | 12 | $35,560 | $406,400 | 75% | 2026-04-16 |
| Works on Paper | 227 | $8,688†‡ | $1.8M | 91.6% | 2026-09-15 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 44 | $230,500 | $1.8M | — | 2025-05-14 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

Charles Ephraim Burchfield's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (11 lots) median $4,000 with 81.8% sell-through. Paintings (12 lots) median $35,560, record $406,400. A typical Charles Ephraim Burchfield painting sells for around 8.9× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 44 lots) the median is $230,500.

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 8 | $3,420–$4,428 | $4,125 | $7,800 |

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 9 | $20,160–$69,850 | $35,560 | $406,400 |

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 113 | $700–$8,750† | $2,125† | $162,500 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 68 | $40,925–$183,350†‡ | $87,500†‡ | $1.3M |
| large (over 120 cm) | 9 | $2,100–$485,000† | $3,250† | $1.8M |

† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2018 | $1.8M |
| Works on Paper | 2018 | $1.3M |
| Paintings | 2023 | $406,400 |
| Paintings | 2023 | $342,900 |
| Prints & Editions | 2013 | $7,800 |
| Prints & Editions | 2013 | $4,750 |

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 Ephraim Burchfield worth?

Across 254 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Charles Ephraim Burchfield work is $7,888. The median Charles Ephraim Burchfield work on paper sells for $8,688 across 208 lots. The median Charles Ephraim Burchfield painting sells for $35,560 across 9 lots. The median Charles Ephraim Burchfield print sells for $4,000 across 9 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Charles Ephraim Burchfield work on papers typically sell for $700–$8,750 (the middle half of 113 sold lots). Medium (50–120 cm) Charles Ephraim Burchfield work on papers typically sell for $40,925–$183,350 (the middle half of 68 sold 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 Charles Ephraim Burchfield work on paper?

Based on 208 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Charles Ephraim Burchfield work on paper is $8,688. 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 Charles Ephraim Burchfield's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Charles Ephraim Burchfield work on paper is $1,812,500.

### What is the average price of a Charles Ephraim Burchfield painting?

Based on 9 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Charles Ephraim Burchfield painting is $35,560.

### What is Charles Ephraim Burchfield's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Charles Ephraim Burchfield painting is $406,400.

### What is the average price of a Charles Ephraim Burchfield print?

Based on 9 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Charles Ephraim Burchfield print is $4,000.

### What is Charles Ephraim Burchfield's most expensive print?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Charles Ephraim Burchfield print is $7,800.

### What is the average price of a small Charles Ephraim Burchfield work on paper?

Based on 113 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Charles Ephraim Burchfield work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $2,125, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is the average price of a medium Charles Ephraim Burchfield work on paper?

Based on 68 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Charles Ephraim Burchfield work on paper (medium (50–120 cm)) is $87,500, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. 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 Charles Ephraim Burchfield's auction record?

Charles Ephraim Burchfield's auction record is $1,812,500, set in 2018.

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Data last updated 2026-11-03. OpeningBid tracks 15,596,131 auction lots from 579 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

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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.