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# John Burke (1843–1900)

John Burke is a British artist with 33 auction lots recorded since 1994, median price $1,559. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by John Burke sold in 2021 for $6,047, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a John Burke work worth?

Across 22 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a John Burke work is $1,559.

The median John Burke photograph sells for $1,559 across 17 lots.

The median John Burke print sells for $3,405 across 2 lots.

The median John Burke sculpture sells for $4,074 across 2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 2 | $3,405‡ | $6,210 | — | 2017-12-06 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2 | $4,074 | $8,070 | — | 2009-03-03 |
| Photography | 19 | $1,559‡ | $6,047 | 89.5% | 2026-04-23 |

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

## Price by size

### Photography

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 13 | $641–$1,851‡ | $720‡ | $3,893‡ |

‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2007 | $8,070 |
| Prints & Editions | 1994 | $6,210 |
| Photography | 2021 | $6,047 |
| Photography | 1994 | $5,400 |
| Prints & Editions | 2017 | $600‡ |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2009 | $79 |

‡ 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 John Burke worth?

Across 22 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a John Burke work is $1,559. The median John Burke photograph sells for $1,559 across 17 lots. The median John Burke print sells for $3,405 across 2 lots. The median John Burke sculpture sells for $4,074 across 2 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is the average price of a John Burke photograph?

Based on 17 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a John Burke photograph is $1,559. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is John Burke's most expensive photograph?

The highest price recorded at auction for a John Burke photograph is $6,047.

### What is the average price of a small John Burke photograph?

Based on 13 sold lots, the median auction price of a small John Burke photograph (small (under 50 cm)) is $720, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is John Burke's auction record?

John Burke's auction record is $8,070, set in 2007.

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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, “John Burke auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/john-burke-3 (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.