> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/paul-burlin · updated 2026-11-03

# Paul Burlin (1886–1969)

Paul Burlin is an American artist with 25 auction lots recorded since 2004, median price $10,715. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by Paul Burlin sold in 2025 for $21,590, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Paul Burlin work worth?

Across 16 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Paul Burlin work is $10,715.

The median Paul Burlin painting sells for $14,675 across 12 lots.

The median Paul Burlin work on paper sells for $1,422 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 14 | $14,675† | $52,500 | 85.7% | 2026-08-25 |
| Works on Paper | 3 | $1,422 | $11,430 | — | 2023-10-04 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 6 | $972–$9,246† | $4,086† | $21,590 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 5 | $20,000–$48,260 | $40,695 | $52,500 |

† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2020 | $52,500 |
| Paintings | 2023 | $48,260 |
| Works on Paper | 2023 | $11,430 |
| Works on Paper | 2008 | $1,422 |

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 Paul Burlin worth?

Across 16 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Paul Burlin work is $10,715. The median Paul Burlin painting sells for $14,675 across 12 lots. The median Paul Burlin work on paper sells for $1,422 across 3 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is the average price of a Paul Burlin painting?

Based on 12 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Paul Burlin painting is $14,675. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Paul Burlin's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Paul Burlin painting is $52,500.

### What is Paul Burlin's auction record?

Paul Burlin's auction record is $52,500, set in 2020.

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Data last updated 2026-11-03. OpeningBid tracks 15,596,131 auction lots from 579 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Paul Burlin auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/paul-burlin (updated 2026-11-03).

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.