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# Elbridge Ayer Burbank (1858–1949)

## What is Elbridge Ayer Burbank’s work worth? {#value}

As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 35 auction results for Elbridge Ayer Burbank at 10 houses since 1995. Over the last 24 months the median price was $492 including buyer’s premium (middle half $422–$4,561, n=7). The auction record is $53,760 for Boy Eating Oyster (2026, Bonhams). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Boy Eating Oyster, 1858 | Oil on panel | $53,760 | Bonhams | Apr 2026 |
| 2 | She-Comes-Out-First Sioux, 1899 | Oil paint | $20,320 | Sotheby's | Jan 2024 |
| 3 | Chief Geronimo. Apache., 1899 | Oil on canvas | $16,250 | John Moran Auctioneers | Mar 2023 |
| 4 | Pueblo Indian at Spring at Acoma, New Mexico | Oil on board | $8,610 | Santa Fe Art Auction | Nov 2024 |
| 5 | Elbridge Ayer Burbank (1858-1949 San Francisco, | — | $4,025 | John Moran Auctioneers | Feb 2009 |
| 6 | Threading the Needle | Oil on panel | $3,290 | Skinner (Bonhams Skinner) | Mar 2003 |
| 7 | The American Beauty | Oil on canvas laid to panel | $2,250 | John Moran Auctioneers | May 2023 |
| 8 | Elbridge Ayer Burbank (1858-1949 San Francisco, CA) | Oil on canvas | $1,955 | John Moran Auctioneers | Feb 2010 |
| 9 | Still Life with Pink and White Peonies | Oil on canvas | $1,955 | Skinner (Bonhams Skinner) | Jul 1995 |
| 10 | Pink Roses in a Vase | Oil on canvas | $1,150 | Skinner (Bonhams Skinner) | Jul 1995 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 11 | $1,955 |
| Works on paper | 13 | $369 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Small (under 50 cm) | 23 | $550 |

Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 35 results from 10 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Elbridge Ayer Burbank is an American artist with 28 auction lots recorded since 1995, median price $700. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by Elbridge Ayer Burbank sold in 2026 for $53,760, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Elbridge Ayer Burbank work worth?

Across 23 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Elbridge Ayer Burbank work is $700.

The median Elbridge Ayer Burbank work on paper sells for $390 across 13 lots.

The median Elbridge Ayer Burbank painting sells for $1,955 across 12 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 15 | $1,955† | $53,760 | 80% | 2026-04-23 |
| Works on Paper | 18 | $390† | $900† | 72.2% | 2025-01-14 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 11 | $562–$9,770† | $1,955† | $53,760 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 12 | $220–$700† | $360† | $900† |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2026 | $53,760 |
| Paintings | 2024 | $20,320 |
| Works on Paper | 2022 | $900† |
| Works on Paper | 2022 | $700† |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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 Elbridge Ayer Burbank worth?

Across 23 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Elbridge Ayer Burbank work is $700. The median Elbridge Ayer Burbank work on paper sells for $390 across 13 lots. The median Elbridge Ayer Burbank painting sells for $1,955 across 12 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 Elbridge Ayer Burbank work on paper?

Based on 13 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Elbridge Ayer Burbank work on paper is $390. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Elbridge Ayer Burbank's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Elbridge Ayer Burbank work on paper is $900. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $900 (buyer's premium not included).

### What is the average price of a Elbridge Ayer Burbank painting?

Based on 12 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Elbridge Ayer Burbank painting is $1,955. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Elbridge Ayer Burbank's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Elbridge Ayer Burbank painting is $53,760.

### What is the average price of a small Elbridge Ayer Burbank work on paper?

Based on 12 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Elbridge Ayer Burbank work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $360, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is the average price of a small Elbridge Ayer Burbank painting?

Based on 11 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Elbridge Ayer Burbank painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $1,955, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Elbridge Ayer Burbank's auction record?

Elbridge Ayer Burbank's auction record is $53,760, set in 2026.

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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, “Elbridge Ayer Burbank auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/elbridge-ayer-burbank (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.