> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/ralph-wallace-burton-2 · updated 2026-11-02

# Ralph Wallace Burton (1905–1983)

## What is Ralph Wallace Burton’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 150 auction results for Ralph Wallace Burton at 2 houses since 2007. Over the last 24 months the median price was $709 including buyer’s premium (middle half $538–$873, n=5). The auction record is $3,041 for LAURENTIANS, ST. SAUVEUR (2014, Waddingtons). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | LAURENTIANS, ST. SAUVEUR, 1955 | Oil on canvas signed | $3,041 | Waddingtons | May 2014 |
| 2 | SNOW ON THE PINES | Oil on panel signed 24 ins x 30 ins | $2,854 | Waddingtons | May 2017 |
| 3 | COUNTRY HOME, 1951 | Oil on panel signed and dated /51 | $1,943 | Waddingtons | Dec 2009 |
| 4 | SPRING - CLAYTON LAKE, ONT., 1974, 1974 | Oil on canvas signed | $1,752 | Waddingtons | Sep 2016 |
| 5 | INDIAN CHURCH AND VILLAGE OF OLD EAGLE, ALASKA, 1964, 1964 | Oil on panel signed | $1,525 | Waddingtons | Apr 2021 |
| 6 | SPRING - FARMER'S RAPID, QUE., 1953 | OIL ON PANEL | $1,371 | Waddingtons | Feb 2026 |
| 7 | LA PETITE NATION, RIVIERE, QUE., 1959 | OIL ON CANVAS BOARD | $1,153 | Waddingtons | Feb 2018 |
| 8 | FARMS IN THE GLEN, LANARK COUNTY NEAR CLAYTON VILLAGE, ONT., 1975, 1975 | Oil on panel signed 10 1/2 ins x 13 1/2 ins | $1,069 | Waddingtons | Dec 2010 |
| 9 | LAKE BETWEEN ROCKINGHAM AND COMBERMERE, ONT., 1960 | OIL ON CANVAS | $1,013 | Waddingtons | Sep 2024 |
| 10 | Ice on the Gatineau River, Quebec, 1949; The Road to Ste Rose to Perkins Mills, Quebec, 1950 (double-sided), 1905 | Tin | $937 | Bonhams | Jun 2012 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 32 | $667 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 8 | $1,083 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 22 | $570 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 150 results from 2 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Ralph Wallace Burton is a Canadian artist with 147 auction lots recorded since 2007, median price $667.

A work by Ralph Wallace Burton sold in 2026 for $1,371, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Ralph Wallace Burton work worth?

Across 147 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Ralph Wallace Burton work is $667.

The median Ralph Wallace Burton painting sells for $667 across 150 lots.

Small (under 50 cm) Ralph Wallace Burton paintings typically sell for $487–$847 (the middle half of 25 sold lots).

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 150 | $667 | $3,041 | — | 2026-02-05 |

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 25 | $487–$847 | $593 | $1,943 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 11 | $905–$1,627 | $1,013 | $3,041 |

Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2014 | $3,041 |
| Paintings | 2017 | $2,854 |

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 Ralph Wallace Burton worth?

Across 147 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Ralph Wallace Burton work is $667. The median Ralph Wallace Burton painting sells for $667 across 150 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Ralph Wallace Burton paintings typically sell for $487–$847 (the middle half of 25 sold lots).

### What is the average price of a Ralph Wallace Burton painting?

Based on 150 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Ralph Wallace Burton painting is $667.

### What is Ralph Wallace Burton's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Ralph Wallace Burton painting is $3,041.

### What is the average price of a small Ralph Wallace Burton painting?

Based on 25 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Ralph Wallace Burton painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $593, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

### What is the average price of a medium Ralph Wallace Burton painting?

Based on 11 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Ralph Wallace Burton painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $1,013, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

### What is Ralph Wallace Burton's auction record?

Ralph Wallace Burton's auction record is $3,041, set in 2014.

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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, “Ralph Wallace Burton auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/ralph-wallace-burton-2 (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.