> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/elizabeth-eaton-burton · updated 2026-11-03

# Elizabeth Eaton Burton (1869–1937)

## What is Elizabeth Eaton Burton’s work worth? {#value}

As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 22 auction results for Elizabeth Eaton Burton at 6 houses since 2011. Over the last 24 months the median price was $21,760 including buyer’s premium (middle half $18,560–$35,840, n=7). The auction record is $64,000 for Three-light abalone shell lamp (2026, Rago Arts). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Three-light abalone shell lamp | Handwrought copper, copper tubing, abalone shell | $64,000 | Rago Arts | Oct 2026 |
| 2 | Hylas table lamp | Handwrought patinated brass, brass tubing, abalone shell, shell | $40,960 | Rago Arts | Oct 2026 |
| 3 | Five-Light Table Lamp | Patinated copper and abalone shells | $40,320 | Sotheby's | Jun 2022 |
| 4 | Table Lamp, circa 1905 | Patinated copper, conch shell | $31,500 | Sotheby's | Jun 2022 |
| 5 | Exceptional floriform table lamp, 1869 | Copper | $31,250 | Rago Arts | May 2017 |
| 6 | Large abalone shell table lamp | Handwrought copper, abalone shell | $30,720 | Rago Arts | Oct 2026 |
| 7 | Hanging lamp | Handwrought and pierced copper, shell, parchment | $21,760 | Rago Arts | Oct 2026 |
| 8 | Melon shell lamp | Handwrought copper, copper tubing, melon shell | $21,760 | Rago Arts | Oct 2026 |
| 9 | Two-light Table Lamp, circa 1904 | Copper, abalone shell | $21,420 | Sotheby's | Dec 2020 |
| 10 | Shell lamp, 1902 | Copper | $20,000 | Los Angeles Modern Auctions | Dec 2012 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Other | 21 | $15,360 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 7 | $21,760 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 11 | $6,250 |

Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 22 results from 6 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Elizabeth Eaton Burton is an American artist with 25 auction lots recorded since 2011, median price $17,680.

A work by Elizabeth Eaton Burton sold in 2026 for $21,760, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Elizabeth Eaton Burton work worth?

Across 20 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Elizabeth Eaton Burton work is $17,680.

The median Elizabeth Eaton Burton sculpture sells for $40,960 across 1 lots.

Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 1 | $40,960 | $40,960 | — | 2026-10-16 |

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2026 | $40,960 |

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 Elizabeth Eaton Burton worth?

Across 20 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Elizabeth Eaton Burton work is $17,680. The median Elizabeth Eaton Burton sculpture sells for $40,960 across 1 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Elizabeth Eaton Burton's auction record?

Elizabeth Eaton Burton's auction record is $64,000, 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.

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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.