Larry Burrows (1926–1971)
What is Larry Burrows’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 20 auction results for Larry Burrows at 6 houses since 2004. Over the last 24 months the median price was $1,588 including buyer’s premium (middle half $1,032–$5,715, n=6). The auction record is $16,380 for Selected Images, Vietnam (2025, Phillips). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Selected Images, Vietnam, 1997-1998 | Two dye transfer prints, printed 1997-1998 | $16,380 | Phillips | Jun 2025 |
| 2 | Reaching Out (Battle of Hill 484, South Vietnam), 1966 | Dye-transfer print | $7,200 | Sotheby's | Oct 2024 |
| 3 | Reaching Out, South Vietnam, 1998 | Dye transfer print, printed 1998 | $6,985 | Phillips | Jun 2025 |
| 4 | Relief of Khe Sanh, 2000 | Dye transfer print, printed 2000 | $1,905 | Phillips | Jun 2025 |
| 5 | H-21 Helicopter, Tra Bong, 1962 | Dye-transfer print | $1,900 | Swann Auction Galleries | May 2007 |
| 6 | In Support of South Vietnamese, Mekong Delta, 1962 | Dye-transfer print | $1,900 | Swann Auction Galleries | May 2007 |
| 7 | Gros plan d’un hélicoptère utilisé en mission de surveillance à l’aéroport de Bien Hoa pendant la guerre du Vietnam, 1966 | Modern C print on Fujiflex paper | $1,849 | Cornette de Saint Cyr (Bonhams) | Sep 2022 |
| 8 | Avions de chasse américains en vol au Vietnam, 1966 | Modern inkjet print on Hahnemühle baryta paper | $1,736 | Cornette de Saint Cyr (Bonhams) | Nov 2020 |
| 9 | Selected Images, Vietnam, 1997 | Two dye transfer prints, printed 1997 | $1,270 | Phillips | Jun 2025 |
| 10 | Des jets Américains larguent du napalm sur les positions Viet Cong, 1962 | Modern inkjet print on Hahnemühle baryta paper | $1,184 | Cornette de Saint Cyr (Bonhams) | Nov 2020 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Photographs | 17 | $1,184 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 11 | $1,736 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 5 | $952 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 20 results from 6 houses · How we compute these figures
Larry Burrows is a British (modern) artist with 27 auction lots recorded since 2004, median price $1,227. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.
A work by Larry Burrows sold in 2025 for $1,270, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
See the full Larry Burrows record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
View Larry Burrows on OpeningBid →What is a Larry Burrows work worth?
Across 20 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Larry Burrows work is $1,227.
The median Larry Burrows photograph sells for $1,184 across 17 lots.
The median Larry Burrows print sells for $4,800 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 2 | $4,800† | $7,200 | — | 2024-10-17 |
| Photography | 18 | $1,184† | $16,380 | 94.4% | 2025-06-17 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Price by size
Photography
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 11 | $1,144–$1,877† | $1,270† | $16,380 |
† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Photography | 2025 | $16,380 |
| Prints & Editions | 2024 | $7,200 |
| Photography | 2025 | $6,985 |
| Prints & Editions | 2022 | $2,400† |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Larry Burrows worth?
Across 20 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Larry Burrows work is $1,227. The median Larry Burrows photograph sells for $1,184 across 17 lots. The median Larry Burrows print sells for $4,800 across 2 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is the average price of a Larry Burrows photograph?
Based on 17 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Larry Burrows photograph is $1,184. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Larry Burrows's most expensive photograph?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Larry Burrows photograph is $16,380.
What is the average price of a medium Larry Burrows photograph?
Based on 11 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Larry Burrows photograph (medium (50–120 cm)) is $1,270, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Larry Burrows's auction record?
Larry Burrows's auction record is $16,380, set in 2025.
See the full Larry Burrows record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
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