Deirdre Burnett (1939–2022)
What is Deirdre Burnett’s work worth?
As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 64 auction results for Deirdre Burnett at 3 houses since 2018. Over the last 24 months the median price was $334 including buyer’s premium (middle half $284–$568, n=13). The auction record is $2,149 for Three vessels with partly covered top (2023, Roseberys London). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
Top auction records: paintings, drawings & sculpture
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|
| 1 | Three vessels with partly covered top | Porcelain | $2,149 | Roseberys London | Jul 2023 |
| 2 | The Studio Works of Deirdre Burnett (1939-2022) Studio Pottery and Contemporary Ceramics Six small bowls of organic form with narrow stem foot | Porcelain | $1,984 | Roseberys London | Jul 2023 |
| 3 | Deirdre Burnett (1939-2022) Large hand built sculpture of organic form, second half 20th century Glazed earthenware Impressed 'DB' 43cm high (ARR) Provenance Estate of Deirdre Burnett, 20th century | Glazed earthenware | $1,568 | Roseberys London | Feb 2025 |
| 4 | The Studio Works of Deirdre Burnett (1939-2022) Studio Pottery and Contemporary Ceramics Monumental hand built vessel of organic form with frilled layers in spherical composition on cylinder stem Stoneware Impressed 'DB' seal at top of stem 42cm high, 32cm diameter. Provenance/Footnote Estate of the artist. Deirdre graduated from Camberwell School of Art & Design in 1967, where she was heavily influenced by visiting lecturers Hans Coper & Lucie Rie. Her work was included in the 2020 exhibition | Stoneware | $1,488 | Roseberys London | Jul 2023 |
| 5 | The Studio Works of Deirdre Burnett (1939-2022) Studio Pottery and Contemporary Ceramics Group of fourteen bowls with cut-out rim Porcelain Underside impressed 'DB' seal Maximum height 8.5cm | Porcelain | $1,323 | Roseberys London | Jul 2023 |
| 6 | The Studio Works of Deirdre Burnett (1939-2022) Studio Pottery and Contemporary Ceramics White volcanic glaze bowl with two vases Stoneware Underside impressed 'DB' seal Bowl 16cm diameter | Stoneware with white volcanic glaze | $1,323 | Roseberys London | Jul 2023 |
| 7 | Maiden | Stoneware | $1,157 | Roseberys London | Jul 2023 |
| 8 | The Studio Works of Deirdre Burnett (1939-2022) Studio Pottery and Contemporary Ceramics Four lava glaze vases in mottled shades of brown and green Stoneware Underside impressed 'DB' seal Tallest 18.5cm high, smallest 9.5cm high. Provenance/Footnote Estate of the artist. Deirdre graduated from Camberwell School of Art & Design in 1967, where she was heavily influenced by visiting lecturers Hans Coper & Lucie Rie. Her work was included in the 2020 exhibition 'Hans Coper, Lucie Rie & Pupils', | Stoneware, lava glaze | $1,157 | Roseberys London | Jul 2023 |
| 9 | Deirdre Burnett (1939-2022) Large hand built sculpture of organic form, second half 20th century Glazed earthenware Impressed 'DB' 33cm high (ARR) Provenance Estate of Deirdre Burnett, 20th century | Glazed earthenware | $1,155 | Roseberys London | Feb 2025 |
| 10 | The Studio Works of Deirdre Burnett (1939-2022) Studio Pottery and Contemporary Ceramics Four scent bottles with frilly multi-layer stoppers in black | Porcelain | $992 | Roseberys London | Jul 2023 |
Median price by medium (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|
| Sculpture | 5 | $661 |
| Other | 58 | $387 |
Median price by size (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|
| Small (under 50 cm) | 60 | $410 |
Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 64 results from 3 houses · How we compute these figures
Deirdre Burnett is a British artist with 70 auction lots recorded since 2018, median price $404. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.
A work by Deirdre Burnett sold in 2025 for $561, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
What is a Deirdre Burnett work worth?
Across 64 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Deirdre Burnett work is $404.
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 |
|---|
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 4 | $1,776 | $2,149 | — | 2025-02-18 |
Frequently asked questions
What is a Deirdre Burnett worth?
Across 64 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Deirdre Burnett work is $404. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Deirdre Burnett's auction record?
Deirdre Burnett's auction record is $2,149, set in 2023.