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# Heinrich Bürkel (1802–1869)

## What is Heinrich Bürkel’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 87 auction results for Heinrich Bürkel at 17 houses since 1992. Over the last 24 months the median price was $6,669 including buyer’s premium (middle half $5,309–$13,560, n=10). The auction record is $135,000 for Rauferei vor einem Wirtshaus (1993, Karl & Faber). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rauferei vor einem Wirtshaus | Oil on panel | $135,000 | Karl & Faber | Nov 1993 |
| 2 | The Return from the Successful Bear Hunt, 1802 | Oil paint | $103,314 | Christie's | Dec 2003 |
| 3 | Schmiede im Winter, 1836 | Oil/panel | $80,000 | Karl & Faber | Jun 1995 |
| 4 | Wirtshaus auf der Alm mit Alpzug (tavern in the alps) | Oil on canvas | $67,280 | Sotheby's | May 2008 |
| 5 | Mediterranean landscape with herdsmen and cattle, 1841 | Oil on canvas | $61,071 | Koller Auktionen | Mar 2013 |
| 6 | TRAVELERS AT AN ALPINE TAVERN, 1843 | Oil on canvas | $60,500 | Skinner (Bonhams Skinner) | Nov 1992 |
| 7 | Italian Mountain Landscape | Painting | $58,220 | Kunsthaus Lempertz | May 2017 |
| 8 | Blick auf Rom vom Monte Mario, circa 1855 | Öl auf Leinwand, doubliert | $43,331 | Karl & Faber | Apr 2016 |
| 9 | Rauferei vor einem Wirtshaus, 1853 | Oil on canvas | $37,679 | Ketterer Kunst | May 2015 |
| 10 | The coach ambush, 19th Century | Oil on canvas | $37,590 | Koller Auktionen | Mar 2016 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 62 | $15,322 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 26 | $17,650 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 35 | $12,030 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 87 results from 17 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Heinrich Bürkel is a German artist with 158 auction lots recorded since 1989, median price $13,280. 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 Heinrich Bürkel sold in 2025 for $18,870, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

**1 Heinrich Bürkel work is coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-02).

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## What is a Heinrich Bürkel work worth?

Across 87 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Heinrich Bürkel work is $13,280.

The median Heinrich Bürkel painting sells for $14,552 across 77 lots.

The median Heinrich Bürkel work on paper sells for $2,328 across 5 lots.

Small (under 50 cm) Heinrich Bürkel paintings typically sell for $8,333–$25,203 (the middle half of 39 sold lots).

Medium (50–120 cm) Heinrich Bürkel paintings typically sell for $10,449–$30,882 (the middle half of 33 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 108 | $14,552†‡ | $135,000 | 71.3% | 2026-10-22 |
| Works on Paper | 15 | $2,328‡ | $21,250 | 33.3% | 2026-06-23 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 5 | $80,000 | $135,000 | — | 2013-03-22 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

‡ 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) | 39 | $8,333–$25,203†‡ | $12,062†‡ | $58,220 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 33 | $10,449–$30,882†‡ | $15,874†‡ | $135,000 |

† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 1993 | $135,000 |
| Paintings | 2003 | $103,314 |
| Works on Paper | 2014 | $21,250 |
| Works on Paper | 2013 | $2,433 |

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 Heinrich Bürkel worth?

Across 87 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Heinrich Bürkel work is $13,280. The median Heinrich Bürkel painting sells for $14,552 across 77 lots. The median Heinrich Bürkel work on paper sells for $2,328 across 5 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Heinrich Bürkel paintings typically sell for $8,333–$25,203 (the middle half of 39 sold lots). Medium (50–120 cm) Heinrich Bürkel paintings typically sell for $10,449–$30,882 (the middle half of 33 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 Heinrich Bürkel painting?

Based on 77 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Heinrich Bürkel painting is $14,552. 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 Heinrich Bürkel's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Heinrich Bürkel painting is $135,000.

### What is the average price of a Heinrich Bürkel work on paper?

Based on 5 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Heinrich Bürkel work on paper is $2,328. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Heinrich Bürkel's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Heinrich Bürkel work on paper is $21,250.

### What is the average price of a small Heinrich Bürkel painting?

Based on 39 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Heinrich Bürkel painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $12,062, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. 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 medium Heinrich Bürkel painting?

Based on 33 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Heinrich Bürkel painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $15,874, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. 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 Heinrich Bürkel's auction record?

Heinrich Bürkel's auction record is $135,000, set in 1993.

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Data last updated 2026-11-02. OpeningBid tracks 15,390,829 auction lots from 577 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Heinrich Bürkel auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/heinrich-burkel (updated 2026-11-02).

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.