> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/henry-burn · updated 2026-11-01

# Henry Burn (1807–1884)

Henry Burn is a British/Australian artist with 20 auction lots recorded since 2009, median price $8,307. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by Henry Burn sold in 2023 for a hammer price of $11,364 (buyer's premium not included), according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Henry Burn work worth?

Across 13 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Henry Burn work is $8,307.

The median Henry Burn work on paper sells for $5,307 across 10 lots.

The median Henry Burn painting sells for $12,772 across 2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2 | $12,772† | $14,180† | — | 2023-03-29 |
| Works on Paper | 15 | $5,307† | $22,809 | 66.7% | 2024-05-08 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

## Price by size

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 9 | $494–$9,341† | $2,307† | $22,809 |

† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2013 | $22,809 |
| Works on Paper | 2015 | $14,422† |
| Paintings | 2019 | $14,180† |
| Paintings | 2023 | $11,364† |

† 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 Henry Burn worth?

Across 13 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Henry Burn work is $8,307. The median Henry Burn work on paper sells for $5,307 across 10 lots. The median Henry Burn painting sells for $12,772 across 2 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is the average price of a Henry Burn work on paper?

Based on 10 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Henry Burn work on paper is $5,307. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Henry Burn's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Henry Burn work on paper is $22,809.

### What is Henry Burn's auction record?

Henry Burn's auction record is $22,809, set in 2013.

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

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Henry Burn auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/henry-burn (updated 2026-11-01).

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.