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# Emerson C. Burkhart (1905–1969)

Emerson C. Burkhart is an American artist with 40 auction lots recorded since 2001, median price $1,375. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Emerson C. Burkhart is recorded as sold in 2019 for $2,400; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Emerson C. Burkhart work worth?

Across 35 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Emerson C. Burkhart work is $1,375.

The median Emerson C. Burkhart painting sells for $1,408 across 32 lots.

The median Emerson C. Burkhart work on paper sells for $1,320 across 4 lots.

Medium (50–120 cm) Emerson C. Burkhart paintings typically sell for $1,009–$2,284 (the middle half of 27 sold lots).

Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 37 | $1,408‡ | $13,200‡ | 86.5% | 2019-09-07 |
| Works on Paper | 4 | $1,320‡ | $3,960‡ | — | 2015-11-27 |

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 5 | $750–$1,440‡ | $1,375‡ | $2,160‡ |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 27 | $1,009–$2,284‡ | $1,645‡ | $13,200‡ |

‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2014 | $13,200‡ |
| Paintings | 2014 | $13,200‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2014 | $3,960‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2015 | $1,920‡ |

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

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 Emerson C. Burkhart worth?

Across 35 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Emerson C. Burkhart work is $1,375. The median Emerson C. Burkhart painting sells for $1,408 across 32 lots. The median Emerson C. Burkhart work on paper sells for $1,320 across 4 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Emerson C. Burkhart paintings typically sell for $1,009–$2,284 (the middle half of 27 sold lots). Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is the average price of a Emerson C. Burkhart painting?

Based on 32 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Emerson C. Burkhart painting is $1,408. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Emerson C. Burkhart's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Emerson C. Burkhart painting is $13,200. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

### What is the average price of a medium Emerson C. Burkhart painting?

Based on 27 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Emerson C. Burkhart painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $1,645, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Emerson C. Burkhart's auction record?

Emerson C. Burkhart's auction record is $13,200, set in 2014. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

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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.