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# Edward Burtynsky, Canadian (b. 1955)

## What is Edward Burtynsky, Canadian’s work worth? {#value}

As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 24 auction results for Edward Burtynsky, Canadian at 1 houses since 2018. Over the last 24 months the median price was $3,647 including buyer’s premium (middle half $3,227–$5,470, n=9). The auction record is $11,600 for NICKEL TAILINGS #34, SUDBURY, ONTARIO, 1996 (2024, Waddingtons). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

**Top auction records: paintings, drawings & sculpture**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | NICKEL TAILINGS #34, SUDBURY, ONTARIO, 1996, 1996 | Inkjet print on Kodak Professional photo paper signed | $11,600 | Waddingtons | Nov 2024 |
| 2 | SHIPYARD #13, QILI PORT, ZHEJIANG PROVINCE, CHINA, 2005, 2005 | Digital chromogenic colourprint | $9,193 | Waddingtons | May 2024 |
| 3 | MORENCI MINE #2, CLIFTON, ARIZONA, USA, 2012, 2012 | Inkjet pigment print signed, titled, dated, and editi | $7,354 | Waddingtons | May 2024 |
| 4 | NICKEL TAILINGS #33, SUDBURY, ONTARIO | Inkjet print on Kodak Professional photo paper signed | $7,294 | Waddingtons | Oct 2024 |
| 5 | SHIPBREAKING #1, CHITTAGONG, BANGLADESH, 2000, 2000 | Inkjet print on Fuji Crystal Archive paper signed, ti | $6,382 | Waddingtons | Jun 2025 |
| 6 | CHINA QUARRIES #2, XIAMEN, FUJIAN PROVINCE, 2004, 2004 | Digital chromogenic colour print | $5,470 | Waddingtons | Jun 2025 |
| 7 | OIL FIELDS #22, COLD LAKE PRODUCTION PROJECT, COLD LAKE, ALBERTA, 2001, 2001 | Chromogenic print | $3,672 | Waddingtons | Oct 2025 |
| 8 | OLD FACTORIES #4, SHENYANG HEAVY MACHINERY GROUP, TIEXI DISTRICT SHENYANG CITY, LIAONING PROVINCE, CHINA, 2005, 2005 | Digital chromogenic print | $3,647 | Waddingtons | Jun 2025 |
| 9 | BRYCE CANYON, UTAH, 1983, 1983 | Ink verso | $3,227 | Waddingtons | Oct 2025 |

**Top auction records: prints & editions**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | THREE GORGES DAM PROJECT, DAM #2, YANGTZE RIVER, CHINA, 2002, 2002 | Giclée photo-based print, composite from five 6x7 cm colour negatives | $7,354 | Waddingtons | May 2024 |

**Median price by medium (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Photographs | 7 | $3,672 |

**Median price by size (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 9 | $3,672 |

Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 24 results from 1 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Edward Burtynsky, Canadian is a Canadian artist with 24 auction lots recorded since 2018, median price $3,672.

A work by Edward Burtynsky, Canadian sold in 2025 for $3,672, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Edward Burtynsky, Canadian work worth?

Across 24 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Edward Burtynsky, Canadian work is $3,672.

The median Edward Burtynsky, Canadian photograph sells for $4,571 across 18 lots.

The median Edward Burtynsky, Canadian print sells for $4,805 across 5 lots.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 5 | $4,805 | $7,354 | — | 2025-10-09 |
| Photography | 18 | $4,571 | $11,600 | — | 2026-03-26 |

## Price by size

### Photography

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 5 | $3,647–$7,294 | $3,672 | $11,600 |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Photography | 2024 | $11,600 |
| Photography | 2024 | $9,193 |
| Prints & Editions | 2024 | $7,354 |
| Prints & Editions | 2025 | $6,382 |

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 Burtynsky, Canadian worth?

Across 24 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Edward Burtynsky, Canadian work is $3,672. The median Edward Burtynsky, Canadian photograph sells for $4,571 across 18 lots. The median Edward Burtynsky, Canadian print sells for $4,805 across 5 lots.

### What is the average price of a Edward Burtynsky, Canadian photograph?

Based on 18 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Edward Burtynsky, Canadian photograph is $4,571.

### What is Edward Burtynsky, Canadian's most expensive photograph?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Edward Burtynsky, Canadian photograph is $11,600.

### What is Edward Burtynsky, Canadian's auction record?

Edward Burtynsky, Canadian's auction record is $11,600, set in 2024.

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Data last updated 2026-11-01. OpeningBid tracks 15,222,099 auction lots from 571 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

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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.