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# Nils Burwitz (b. 1940)

## What is Nils Burwitz’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 32 auction results for Nils Burwitz at 5 houses since 2012. Over the last 24 months the median price was $61 including buyer’s premium (middle half $45–$181, n=14). The auction record is $6,140 for Abstract Landscape (2012, Strauss and Co). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

**Top auction records: paintings, drawings & sculpture**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Abstract Landscape, 1969 | Oil on canvas | $6,140 | Strauss and Co | Nov 2012 |
| 2 | Gates to Jerusalem, 1967 | Oil on canvas | $517 | Strauss and Co | Dec 2024 |
| 3 | Nils Burwitz (South Africa, 1940 - ), Coal Brook, 1965 | Oil on canvas | $372 | Russell Kaplan Auctioneers | Sep 2025 |
| 4 | Abstract Composition, 1969 | Oil on canvasboard | $334 | Strauss and Co | Oct 2024 |
| 5 | Nils Burwitz (South Africa, 1940 - ), Stratification, 1976 | Oil on board | $213 | Russell Kaplan Auctioneers | May 2026 |
| 6 | Nils Burwitz (South Africa, 1940 - ), Fisherman, 1980 | — | $85 | Russell Kaplan Auctioneers | May 2026 |

**Top auction records: prints & editions**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | New Horizons, from the It's About Time portfolio, 1972 | Screenprint on paper | $388 | Strauss and Co | Dec 2024 |
| 2 | Those who glitter with the glory of the Humming bird, meaning death | Screenprint in colours | $196 | Roseberys London | Sep 2023 |
| 3 | Compositions, 1973 | Sérigraphie en couleurs | $148 | Ader | Oct 2021 |
| 4 | Scaly Anteater, 1973 | Screenprint in colours | $138 | Roseberys London | Apr 2015 |

**Median price by medium (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Prints | 5 | $148 |
| Other | 10 | $54 |

**Median price by size (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 5 | $196 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 32 results from 5 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Nils Burwitz is a German/South African artist with 47 auction lots recorded since 2012, median price $138. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by Nils Burwitz sold in 2026 for $213, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Nils Burwitz work worth?

Across 23 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Nils Burwitz work is $138.

The median Nils Burwitz print sells for $172 across 6 lots.

The median Nils Burwitz painting sells for $517 across 6 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 | 7 | $172 | $388 | 85.7% | 2024-12-02 |
| Paintings | 7 | $517 | $6,140 | 85.7% | 2024-12-02 |

Nils Burwitz's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (7 lots) median $172 with 85.7% sell-through. Paintings (7 lots) median $517, record $6,140. A typical Nils Burwitz painting sells for around 3.0× the price of a typical print.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2012 | $6,140 |
| Paintings | 2024 | $517 |
| Prints & Editions | 2024 | $388 |
| Prints & Editions | 2023 | $196 |

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 Nils Burwitz worth?

Across 23 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Nils Burwitz work is $138. The median Nils Burwitz print sells for $172 across 6 lots. The median Nils Burwitz painting sells for $517 across 6 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Nils Burwitz's auction record?

Nils Burwitz's auction record is $6,140, set in 2012.

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Data last updated 2026-11-02. OpeningBid tracks 15,390,829 auction lots from 577 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Nils Burwitz auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/nils-burwitz (updated 2026-11-02).

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.