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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.

## 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

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 2 | $1,218† | $1,750 | — | 2021-02-06 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 3 | $7,500† | $8,000 | — | 2025-05-22 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2008 | $8,000 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2025 | $7,500† |
| Prints & Editions | 2014 | $1,750 |
| Prints & Editions | 2021 | $687† |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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 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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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.