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# John Burke (b. 1878)

John Burke is a Panorama of railway works artist with 14 auction lots recorded since 2008, median price $747.

A work by John Burke sold in 2023 for $1,176, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a John Burke work worth?

Across 12 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a John Burke work is $747.

The median John Burke photograph sells for $844 across 9 lots.

The median John Burke print sells for $539 across 3 lots.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 3 | $539 | $769 | — | 2011-10-04 |
| Works on Paper | 1 | — | — | 0% | — |
| Photography | 10 | $844 | $1,893 | 90% | 2012-12-04 |

## Price by size

### Photography

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 5 | $464–$844 | $725 | $1,893 |

Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Photography | 2008 | $1,893 |
| Photography | 2008 | $1,688 |
| Prints & Editions | 2011 | $769 |
| Prints & Editions | 2011 | $539 |

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 12 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a John Burke work is $747. The median John Burke photograph sells for $844 across 9 lots. The median John Burke print sells for $539 across 3 lots.

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

John Burke's auction record is $1,893, set in 2008.

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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.