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# Richmond Burton (b. 1960)

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

As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 79 auction results for Richmond Burton at 13 houses since 2001. Over the last 24 months the median price was $825 including buyer’s premium (middle half $556–$3,257, n=12). The auction record is $18,750 for EYES IN THE HEAT (2019, Sotheby's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | EYES IN THE HEAT, 1992 | Painting | $18,750 | Sotheby's | Jul 2019 |
| 2 | ROSE, 1991 | Painting | $16,250 | Sotheby's | Jul 2019 |
| 3 | COMPASS TRIPTYCH, 1990 | Triptych | $13,750 | Sotheby's | Jul 2019 |
| 4 | Emerald Skin, 1993 | Painting | $8,225 | Christie's | Nov 2001 |
| 5 | Rose, 1991 | Oil on linen | $7,500 | Sotheby's | Jul 2020 |
| 6 | The Sound of an Atom Splitting 2, 1992 | Painting | $6,875 | Phillips | Mar 2015 |
| 7 | Five (Morning), 1990-1991 | Painting | $6,250 | Phillips | Mar 2015 |
| 8 | Echoing Voices, 1992 | Painting | $6,000 | Wright | Oct 2022 |
| 9 | Untitled (oil on canvas), 2004 | Oil on canvas | $6,000 | Christie's | Oct 2018 |
| 10 | Shivaesque, 1960 | Oil on linen | $5,120 | Capsule Gallery Auction | Jun 2026 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 41 | $3,276 |
| Other | 7 | $750 |
| Prints | 17 | $688 |
| Works on paper | 9 | $635 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 22 | $4,688 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 33 | $1,000 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 15 | $875 |

Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 79 results from 13 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Richmond Burton is an American artist with 105 auction lots recorded since 2001, median price $1,501. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by Richmond Burton sold in 2026 for $3,072, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Richmond Burton work worth?

Across 79 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Richmond Burton work is $1,501.

The median Richmond Burton painting sells for $3,250 across 44 lots.

The median Richmond Burton print sells for $688 across 18 lots.

The median Richmond Burton work on paper sells for $1,500 across 7 lots.

Large (over 120 cm) Richmond Burton paintings typically sell for $3,413–$6,719 (the middle half of 22 sold 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 | 26 | $688 | $4,063 | 69.2% | 2025-10-03 |
| Paintings | 46 | $3,250† | $18,750 | 95.7% | 2026-09-30 |
| Works on Paper | 8 | $1,500 | $6,250 | 87.5% | 2024-08-20 |
| Photography | 2 | $320 | $320 | 50% | 2026-10-15 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 4 | $15,000 | $18,750 | — | 2019-07-18 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

Richmond Burton's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (26 lots) median $688 with 69.2% sell-through. Paintings (46 lots) median $3,250, record $18,750. A typical Richmond Burton painting sells for around 4.7× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 4 lots) the median is $15,000.

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 15 | $388–$910 | $688 | $4,063 |

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 8 | $848–$1,576 | $1,066 | $1,750 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 13 | $1,216–$3,810† | $2,177† | $4,800 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 22 | $3,413–$6,719 | $4,688 | $18,750 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 5 | $1,500–$4,375 | $3,780 | $6,250 |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2019 | $18,750 |
| Paintings | 2019 | $16,250 |
| Works on Paper | 2013 | $6,250 |
| Works on Paper | 2018 | $4,375 |
| Prints & Editions | 2018 | $4,063 |
| Prints & Editions | 2023 | $2,016 |
| Photography | 2026 | $320 |

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 Richmond Burton worth?

Across 79 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Richmond Burton work is $1,501. The median Richmond Burton painting sells for $3,250 across 44 lots. The median Richmond Burton print sells for $688 across 18 lots. The median Richmond Burton work on paper sells for $1,500 across 7 lots. Large (over 120 cm) Richmond Burton paintings typically sell for $3,413–$6,719 (the middle half of 22 sold lots). Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is the average price of a Richmond Burton painting?

Based on 44 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Richmond Burton painting is $3,250. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Richmond Burton's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Richmond Burton painting is $18,750.

### What is the average price of a Richmond Burton print?

Based on 18 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Richmond Burton print is $688.

### What is Richmond Burton's most expensive print?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Richmond Burton print is $4,063.

### What is the average price of a large Richmond Burton painting?

Based on 22 sold lots, the median auction price of a large Richmond Burton painting (large (over 120 cm)) is $4,688, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

### What is the average price of a medium Richmond Burton print?

Based on 15 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Richmond Burton print (medium (50–120 cm)) is $688, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

### What is Richmond Burton's auction record?

Richmond Burton's auction record is $18,750, set in 2019.

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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, “Richmond Burton auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/richmond-burton (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.