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Selma Hortense Burke (1900–1995)

Selma Hortense Burke is an American artist with 10 auction lots recorded since 2008, median price $2,794. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by Selma Hortense Burke sold in 2025 for $2,794, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

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What is a Selma Hortense Burke work worth?

Across 5 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Selma Hortense Burke work is $2,794.

The median Selma Hortense Burke sculpture sells for $7,500 across 3 lots.

The median Selma Hortense Burke print sells for $1,218 across 2 lots.

Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

Price breakdown by category

CategoryLots trackedMedian priceRecord priceSell-throughLast sale
Prints & Editions2$1,218†$1,750—2021-02-06
Sculpture & Installation3$7,500†$8,000—2025-05-22

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

Notable results

MediumYearPrice
Sculpture & Installation2008$8,000
Sculpture & Installation2025$7,500†
Prints & Editions2014$1,750
Prints & Editions2021$687†

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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Frequently asked questions

What is a Selma Hortense Burke worth?

Across 5 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Selma Hortense Burke work is $2,794. The median Selma Hortense Burke sculpture sells for $7,500 across 3 lots. The median Selma Hortense Burke print sells for $1,218 across 2 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

What is Selma Hortense Burke's auction record?

Selma Hortense Burke's auction record is $8,000, set in 2008.

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