Nancy Burson (b. 1948)
What is Nancy Burson’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 13 auction results for Nancy Burson at 7 houses since 2018. Over the last 24 months the median price was $1,143 including buyer’s premium (middle half $1,080–$1,400, n=9). The auction record is $6,985 for Untitled (Polacolor print from computer generated composite image) (2025, Los Angeles Modern Auctions). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Untitled (Polacolor print from computer generated composite image), 1988 | Ink | $6,985 | Los Angeles Modern Auctions | Jul 2025 |
| 2 | First and Second Beauty Composites, 1982 | Gelatin silver diptych from computer generated negatives | $6,048 | Phillips | Oct 2021 |
| 3 | Hôtel du Dragon, 1978 | Plexiglas peint en deux parties | $1,827 | Sotheby's | Feb 2021 |
| 4 | Untitled (Polaroid Polacolor print), 1988 | Ink | $1,778 | Rago Arts | Jun 2025 |
| 5 | Untitled, 1988 | Unique large-format Polaroid Polacolor print from computer generated composite image | $1,400 | Los Angeles Modern Auctions | Jun 2025 |
| 6 | Untitled, 1988 | — | $1,400 | Wright | Jun 2025 |
| 7 | Guys Who Look Like Jesus, 2000 | A group of 10 archival ink prints on vellum | $1,143 | Sotheby's | Dec 2025 |
| 8 | Photograph, Polaroid Polacolor print, 1988 | Unique large-format Polaroid Polacolor print | $1,131 | Los Angeles Modern Auctions | Jul 2026 |
| 9 | Untitled (Polaroid Polacolor print), 1988 | Ink | $1,080 | Rago Arts | Jun 2025 |
| 10 | Untitled, 1988 | Unique large-format Polaroid Polacolor print | $850 | Los Angeles Modern Auctions | Jun 2025 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Photographs | 5 | $1,778 |
| Other | 5 | $1,400 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 13 results from 7 houses · How we compute these figures
Nancy Burson is an American artist with 14 auction lots recorded since 2021, median price $1,272. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.
A work by Nancy Burson sold in 2025 for $6,985, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Nancy Burson on OpeningBid →What is a Nancy Burson work worth?
Across 12 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Nancy Burson work is $1,272.
The median Nancy Burson photograph sells for $1,137 across 4 lots.
The median Nancy Burson work on paper sells for $1,778 across 3 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 3 | $1,778 | $6,985 | — | 2025-07-31 |
| Photography | 6 | $1,137† | $6,048 | 66.7% | 2026-07-30 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $6,985 |
| Photography | 2021 | $6,048 |
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $1,778 |
| Photography | 2025 | $1,143 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Nancy Burson worth?
Across 12 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Nancy Burson work is $1,272. The median Nancy Burson photograph sells for $1,137 across 4 lots. The median Nancy Burson work on paper sells for $1,778 across 3 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Nancy Burson's auction record?
Nancy Burson's auction record is $6,985, set in 2025.
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