Margaret Taylor Burrroughs (1915–2010)
Margaret Taylor Burrroughs is an American artist with 74 auction lots recorded since 1999, median price $1,420. 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 Margaret Taylor Burrroughs sold in 2025 for $5,334, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 56 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Margaret Taylor Burrroughs work is $1,420.
The median Margaret Taylor Burrroughs print sells for $819 across 25 lots.
The median Margaret Taylor Burrroughs work on paper sells for $1,690 across 21 lots.
The median Margaret Taylor Burrroughs painting sells for $5,334 across 3 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) Margaret Taylor Burrroughs prints typically sell for $693–$1,600 (the middle half of 21 sold lots).
Small (under 50 cm) Margaret Taylor Burrroughs work on papers typically sell for $922–$2,188 (the middle half of 20 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 28 | $819† | $2,860 | 89.3% | 2025-12-11 |
| Paintings | 3 | $5,334† | $8,125† | — | 2025-10-07 |
| Works on Paper | 21 | $1,690 | $10,000 | — | 2024-10-22 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $8,125† | $10,000 | — | 2024-04-04 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Margaret Taylor Burrroughs's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (28 lots) median $819 with 89.3% sell-through. Paintings (3 lots) median $5,334, record $8,125. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $8,125 (buyer's premium not included). A typical Margaret Taylor Burrroughs painting sells for around 6.5× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 3 lots) the median is $8,125.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 21 | $693–$1,600† | $1,000† | $2,860 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 20 | $922–$2,188 | $1,745 | $10,000 |
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2008 | $10,000 |
| Paintings | 2020 | $8,125† |
| Works on Paper | 2024 | $8,125 |
| Paintings | 2025 | $5,334 |
| Prints & Editions | 2019 | $2,860 |
| Prints & Editions | 2011 | $2,640 |
† 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 Margaret Taylor Burrroughs worth?
Across 56 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Margaret Taylor Burrroughs work is $1,420. The median Margaret Taylor Burrroughs print sells for $819 across 25 lots. The median Margaret Taylor Burrroughs work on paper sells for $1,690 across 21 lots. The median Margaret Taylor Burrroughs painting sells for $5,334 across 3 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Margaret Taylor Burrroughs prints typically sell for $693–$1,600 (the middle half of 21 sold lots). Small (under 50 cm) Margaret Taylor Burrroughs work on papers typically sell for $922–$2,188 (the middle half of 20 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 Margaret Taylor Burrroughs print?
Based on 25 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Margaret Taylor Burrroughs print is $819. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Margaret Taylor Burrroughs's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Margaret Taylor Burrroughs print is $2,860.
What is the average price of a Margaret Taylor Burrroughs work on paper?
Based on 21 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Margaret Taylor Burrroughs work on paper is $1,690.
What is Margaret Taylor Burrroughs's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Margaret Taylor Burrroughs work on paper is $10,000.
What is the average price of a small Margaret Taylor Burrroughs print?
Based on 21 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Margaret Taylor Burrroughs print (small (under 50 cm)) is $1,000, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is the average price of a small Margaret Taylor Burrroughs work on paper?
Based on 20 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Margaret Taylor Burrroughs work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $1,745, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
What is Margaret Taylor Burrroughs's auction record?
Margaret Taylor Burrroughs's auction record is $10,000, set in 2008.
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