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

# Scott Burton (1939–1989)

Scott Burton is an American artist with 50 auction lots recorded since 2001, median price $24,387.

A work by Scott Burton sold in 2024 for $55,200, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

**1 Scott Burton work is coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-03).

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## What is a Scott Burton work worth?

Across 42 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Scott Burton work is $24,387.

The median Scott Burton sculpture sells for $25,200 across 13 lots.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 15 | $25,200 | $138,000 | 86.7% | 2024-12-12 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 6 | $135,500 | $227,406 | — | 2023-05-18 |

## Price by size

### Sculpture & Installation

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 7 | $39,060–$75,325 | $66,000 | $138,000 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 6 | $18,628–$23,438 | $22,045 | $55,200 |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2001 | $138,000 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2024 | $81,900 |

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 Scott Burton worth?

Across 42 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Scott Burton work is $24,387. The median Scott Burton sculpture sells for $25,200 across 13 lots.

### What is the average price of a Scott Burton sculpture?

Based on 13 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Scott Burton sculpture is $25,200.

### What is Scott Burton's most expensive sculpture?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Scott Burton sculpture is $138,000.

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

Scott Burton's auction record is $227,406, set in 2008.

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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, “Scott Burton auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/scott-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.