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# Edgar Burke (1889–1950)

Edgar Burke is an American artist with 20 auction lots recorded since 2000, median price $345.

A work by Edgar Burke is recorded as sold in 2026 for $1,400; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Edgar Burke work worth?

Across 16 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Edgar Burke work is $345.

The median Edgar Burke work on paper sells for $345 across 13 lots.

The median Edgar Burke painting sells for $460 across 3 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 7 | $460 | $460 | 42.9% | 2000-11-10 |
| Works on Paper | 15 | $345 | $805 | 86.7% | 2001-07-12 |

## Price by size

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 13 | $230–$460 | $345 | $805 |

Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2001 | $805 |
| Works on Paper | 2001 | $690 |
| Paintings | 2000 | $460 |
| Paintings | 2000 | $460 |

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 Edgar Burke worth?

Across 16 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Edgar Burke work is $345. The median Edgar Burke work on paper sells for $345 across 13 lots. The median Edgar Burke painting sells for $460 across 3 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is the average price of a Edgar Burke work on paper?

Based on 13 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Edgar Burke work on paper is $345.

### What is Edgar Burke's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Edgar Burke work on paper is $805.

### What is the average price of a small Edgar Burke work on paper?

Based on 13 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Edgar Burke work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $345, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

### What is Edgar Burke's auction record?

Edgar Burke's auction record is $805, set in 2001.

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

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Edgar Burke auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/edgar-burke (updated 2026-11-03).

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.