Edward Burra (1905–1976)

Edward Burra is a British (modern) artist with 106 auction lots recorded since 2000, median price $32,014.

Price breakdown by category

CategoryLots trackedMedian priceRecord priceSell-throughLast sale
Prints & Editions11$2,278$12,20990.9%2019-12-18
Paintings14$63,314$155,83778.6%2025-10-23
Works on Paper55$66,737$2.5M90.9%2025-06-26
Masterpieces (top of market)25$240,513$2.5M2025-10-23

Edward Burra's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (11 lots) median $2,278 with 90.9% sell-through. Paintings (14 lots) median $63,314, record $155,837. A typical Edward Burra painting sells for around 28× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 25 lots) the median is $240,513.

Recent sales

TitleDateHousePrice
May Blossom2025-10-23Christie's$110,114
Head Hunting2025-10-23Christie's$32,014
Reclining Female Nude2025-09-09Roseberys$1,632
Costume Design for Two Young Women in Carmen2025-07-16Bonhams$2,563
The Thief2025-06-26Sotheby's$13,922

Frequently asked questions

What is the average price of a Edward Burra work on paper?

Based on 50 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Edward Burra work on paper is $66,737.

What is Edward Burra's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Edward Burra work on paper is $2,531,187.

What is the average price of a Edward Burra painting?

Based on 11 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Edward Burra painting is $63,314.

What is Edward Burra's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Edward Burra painting is $155,837.

What is the average price of a Edward Burra print?

Based on 10 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Edward Burra print is $2,278.

What is Edward Burra's most expensive print?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Edward Burra print is $12,209.

What is Edward Burra's auction record?

Edward Burra's auction record is $2,531,187, set on 2021-06-29.