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# Edward Burne-Jones (1833–1898)

Edward Burne-Jones is a British (modern) artist with 148 auction lots recorded since 1999, median price $10,700. 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 Edward Burne-Jones is recorded as sold in 2026 for $79,329; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Edward Burne-Jones work worth?

Across 126 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Edward Burne-Jones work is $10,700.

The median Edward Burne-Jones work on paper sells for $10,630 across 110 lots.

The median Edward Burne-Jones painting sells for $366,178 across 6 lots.

The median Edward Burne-Jones print sells for $1,504 across 5 lots.

Small (under 50 cm) Edward Burne-Jones work on papers typically sell for $4,045–$19,170 (the middle half of 94 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 | 7 | $1,504‡ | $3,731 | 71.4% | 2023-04-04 |
| Paintings | 7 | $366,178 | $2M | 85.7% | 2023-03-29 |
| Works on Paper | 121 | $10,630†‡ | $22.4M | 90.9% | 2026-06-02 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 1 | $77,146 | $77,146 | — | 2010-12-15 |
| Photography | 1 | $1,821 | $1,821 | — | 2012-09-20 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 21 | $269,018‡ | $22.4M | — | 2026-06-02 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

Edward Burne-Jones's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (7 lots) median $1,504 with 71.4% sell-through. Paintings (7 lots) median $366,178, record $2,040,340. A typical Edward Burne-Jones painting sells for around 243× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 21 lots) the median is $269,018.

## Price by size

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 94 | $4,045–$19,170†‡ | $9,950†‡ | $138,883 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 10 | $12,747–$583,533‡ | $65,839‡ | $920,771 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 6 | $61,126–$749,207‡ | $79,175‡ | $22.4M |

† 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 | 2013 | $22.4M |
| Paintings | 2005 | $2M |
| Works on Paper | 2018 | $972,500 |
| Paintings | 2012 | $597,356 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2010 | $77,146 |
| Prints & Editions | 2004 | $3,731 |
| Photography | 2012 | $1,821 |
| Prints & Editions | 2009 | $1,585 |

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 Edward Burne-Jones worth?

Across 126 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Edward Burne-Jones work is $10,700. The median Edward Burne-Jones work on paper sells for $10,630 across 110 lots. The median Edward Burne-Jones painting sells for $366,178 across 6 lots. The median Edward Burne-Jones print sells for $1,504 across 5 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Edward Burne-Jones work on papers typically sell for $4,045–$19,170 (the middle half of 94 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 Edward Burne-Jones work on paper?

Based on 110 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Edward Burne-Jones work on paper is $10,630. 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 Edward Burne-Jones's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Edward Burne-Jones work on paper is $22,441,725.

### What is the average price of a small Edward Burne-Jones work on paper?

Based on 94 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Edward Burne-Jones work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $9,950, 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 the average price of a medium Edward Burne-Jones work on paper?

Based on 10 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Edward Burne-Jones work on paper (medium (50–120 cm)) is $65,839, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Edward Burne-Jones's auction record?

Edward Burne-Jones's auction record is $22,441,725, set in 2013.

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Data last updated 2026-11-02. OpeningBid tracks 15,390,829 auction lots from 577 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Edward Burne-Jones auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/edward-burne-jones (updated 2026-11-02).

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.