Edward Burra (1905–1976)
What is Edward Burra’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 158 auction results for Edward Burra at 14 houses since 2000. Over the last 24 months the median price was $4,473 including buyer’s premium (middle half $1,244–$32,014, n=41). The auction record is $2,531,187 for War in the Sun (2021, Sotheby's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | War in the Sun, 1938 | Watercolor | $2,531,187 | Sotheby's | Jun 2021 |
| 2 | striptease, harlem | Watercolour and gouache | $1,002,000 | Sotheby's | Dec 2007 |
| 3 | The Nitpickers, 1905 | Gouache | $769,104 | Christie's | Jun 2018 |
| 4 | Beelzebub | Watercolour | $726,087 | Sotheby's | Jul 2008 |
| 5 | Tea-Leaves Overboard, 1905 | Gouache | $676,647 | Christie's | Nov 2016 |
| 6 | The Tram, 1905 | Gouache | $549,430 | Christie's | Nov 2014 |
| 7 | View at Florence, 1965 | Gouache | $456,671 | Christie's | Mar 2025 |
| 8 | Cherry Trees, Winter, 1962-63 | Gouache | $357,455 | Christie's | Jun 2016 |
| 9 | Susanna and the Elders, 1959 | Gouache | $333,978 | Christie's | Nov 2016 |
| 10 | Blue Robed Figure Under a Tree, 1937 | Gouache | $319,081 | Christie's | Nov 2018 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 11 | $61,840 |
| Works on paper | 78 | $30,123 |
| Other | 16 | $11,067 |
| Prints | 30 | $871 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 9 | $240,513 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 61 | $42,751 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 52 | $1,964 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 158 results from 14 houses · How we compute these figures
Edward Burra is a British (modern) artist with 197 auction lots recorded since 2000, median price $6,704. 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 Burra sold in 2026 for $30,818, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 156 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Edward Burra work is $6,704.
The median Edward Burra work on paper sells for $29,953 across 84 lots.
The median Edward Burra print sells for $697 across 40 lots.
The median Edward Burra painting sells for $49,457 across 9 lots.
Medium (50–120 cm) Edward Burra work on papers typically sell for $6,607–$149,441 (the middle half of 47 sold lots).
Small (under 50 cm) Edward Burra prints typically sell for $390–$1,275 (the middle half of 38 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 | 41 | $697‡ | $4,476 | 97.6% | 2026-04-28 |
| Paintings | 12 | $49,457 | $154,413 | 75% | 2026-05-01 |
| Works on Paper | 100 | $29,953†‡ | $2.5M | 84% | 2026-10-22 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 30 | $182,577 | $2.5M | — | 2026-06-24 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Edward Burra's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (41 lots) median $697 with 97.6% sell-through. Paintings (12 lots) median $49,457, record $154,413. A typical Edward Burra painting sells for around 71× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 30 lots) the median is $182,577.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 38 | $390–$1,275‡ | $697‡ | $4,149 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 8 | $27,870–$103,600 | $47,295 | $154,413 |
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 25 | $1,887–$13,009†‡ | $6,205†‡ | $88,747‡ |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 47 | $6,607–$149,441‡ | $44,642‡ | $769,104 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 10 | $100,791–$351,586‡ | $197,432‡ | $2.5M |
† 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 | 2021 | $2.5M |
| Works on Paper | 2018 | $769,104 |
| Paintings | 2025 | $154,413 |
| Paintings | 2024 | $105,575 |
| Prints & Editions | 2010 | $4,476 |
| Prints & Editions | 2015 | $4,149 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Edward Burra worth?
Across 156 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Edward Burra work is $6,704. The median Edward Burra work on paper sells for $29,953 across 84 lots. The median Edward Burra print sells for $697 across 40 lots. The median Edward Burra painting sells for $49,457 across 9 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Edward Burra work on papers typically sell for $6,607–$149,441 (the middle half of 47 sold lots). Small (under 50 cm) Edward Burra prints typically sell for $390–$1,275 (the middle half of 38 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 Burra work on paper?
Based on 84 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Edward Burra work on paper is $29,953. 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 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 print?
Based on 40 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Edward Burra print is $697. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Edward Burra's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Edward Burra print is $4,476.
What is the average price of a Edward Burra painting?
Based on 9 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Edward Burra painting is $49,457.
What is Edward Burra's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Edward Burra painting is $154,413.
What is the average price of a medium Edward Burra work on paper?
Based on 47 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Edward Burra work on paper (medium (50–120 cm)) is $44,642, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is the average price of a small Edward Burra print?
Based on 38 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Edward Burra print (small (under 50 cm)) is $697, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Edward Burra's auction record?
Edward Burra's auction record is $2,531,187, set in 2021.
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