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# Richard Francis Burton (1821–1890)

Richard Francis Burton is a British (modern) artist with 12 auction lots recorded since 2011, median price $3,786.

A work by Richard Francis Burton sold in 2025 for $21,999, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Richard Francis Burton work worth?

Across 12 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Richard Francis Burton work is $3,786.

The median Richard Francis Burton print sells for $6,354 across 7 lots.

The median Richard Francis Burton work on paper sells for $3,115 across 3 lots.

The median Richard Francis Burton photograph sells for $1,648 across 1 lots.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 7 | $6,354 | $21,999 | — | 2025-02-13 |
| Works on Paper | 3 | $3,115 | $10,417 | — | 2023-09-21 |
| Photography | 1 | $1,648 | $1,648 | — | 2015-03-18 |

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 2025 | $21,999 |
| Works on Paper | 2023 | $10,417 |
| Prints & Editions | 2011 | $9,772 |
| Works on Paper | 2023 | $3,115 |
| Photography | 2015 | $1,648 |

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 Richard Francis Burton worth?

Across 12 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Richard Francis Burton work is $3,786. The median Richard Francis Burton print sells for $6,354 across 7 lots. The median Richard Francis Burton work on paper sells for $3,115 across 3 lots. The median Richard Francis Burton photograph sells for $1,648 across 1 lots.

### What is Richard Francis Burton's auction record?

Richard Francis Burton's auction record is $21,999, set in 2025.

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Data last updated 2026-11-01. OpeningBid tracks 15,222,099 auction lots from 571 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

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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.