Sir Edward Coley Burne-Jones, Bt (1833–1898)
What is Sir Edward Coley Burne-Jones, Bt’s work worth?
As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 137 auction results for Sir Edward Coley Burne-Jones, Bt at 7 houses since 2003. Over the last 24 months the median price was $25,041 including buyer’s premium (middle half $14,663–$57,944, n=10). The auction record is $3,329,448 for The Prince entering the Briar Wood (2021, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Prince entering the Briar Wood, 1833 | — | $3,329,448 | Christie's | Jul 2021 |
| 2 | St Barbara, St Dorothy and St Agnes, 1866 | Oil paint | $1,126,501 | Sotheby's | Dec 2019 |
| 3 | Astrologia, 1833 | Pencil, watercolour and bodycolour, heightened with gum arabic on paper laid on canvas | $587,250 | Christie's | Jul 2019 |
| 4 | The Nativity, 1833 | Gouache | $343,500 | Christie's | Jan 2017 |
| 5 | Danaë in the Brazen Tower, 1833 | Paper | $212,817 | Christie's | Dec 2018 |
| 6 | Love disguised as Reason, 1833 | Pencil | $204,935 | Christie's | Dec 2018 |
| 7 | Study for the 'Chariot of Love', or 'Love's Wayfaring', 1833 | Black and white chalk on brown paper, lightly squared | $194,495 | Christie's | Jul 2016 |
| 8 | St Dorothy, 1833 | — | $164,632 | Christie's | Dec 2019 |
| 9 | Head study for 'The Sirens', 1833 | Pencil | $149,248 | Christie's | Jul 2019 |
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Phineus and his courtiers turned to stone | Watercolor | $190,500 | Sotheby's | Feb 2026 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 8 | $48,599 |
| Sculpture | 6 | $16,496 |
| Other | 65 | $15,986 |
| Works on paper | 47 | $15,765 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 18 | $41,478 |
| Large (over 120 cm) | 6 | $40,170 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 100 | $14,066 |
Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 137 results from 7 houses · How we compute these figures
Sir Edward Coley Burne-Jones, Bt is a British artist with 158 auction lots recorded since 2003, median price $17,341. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by Sir Edward Coley Burne-Jones, Bt sold in 2026 for $53,808, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 135 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Sir Edward Coley Burne-Jones, Bt work is $17,341.
The median Sir Edward Coley Burne-Jones, Bt work on paper sells for $14,297 across 112 lots.
The median Sir Edward Coley Burne-Jones, Bt painting sells for $43,087 across 8 lots.
The median Sir Edward Coley Burne-Jones, Bt print sells for $1,653 across 2 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) Sir Edward Coley Burne-Jones, Bt work on papers typically sell for $5,482–$41,997 (the middle half of 88 sold lots).
Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
Price breakdown by category
| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 3 | $1,653† | $1,915 | 66.7% | 2026-03-25 |
| Paintings | 9 | $43,087 | $1.1M | 88.9% | 2026-07-01 |
| Works on Paper | 126 | $14,297‡ | $587,250 | 88.9% | 2026-06-02 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 15 | $190,500‡ | $3.3M | — | 2026-06-02 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Sir Edward Coley Burne-Jones, Bt's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (3 lots) median $1,653 with 66.7% sell-through. Paintings (9 lots) median $43,087, record $1,126,501. A typical Sir Edward Coley Burne-Jones, Bt painting sells for around 26× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 15 lots) the median is $190,500.
Price by size
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 88 | $5,482–$41,997‡ | $12,354‡ | $343,500 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 14 | $20,107–$135,807‡ | $36,204‡ | $587,250 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 6 | $26,077–$75,747‡ | $64,000‡ | $85,714 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2019 | $1.1M |
| Works on Paper | 2019 | $587,250 |
| Works on Paper | 2017 | $343,500 |
| Paintings | 2026 | $190,500 |
| Prints & Editions | 2026 | $1,915 |
| Prints & Editions | 2024 | $1,391† |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Sir Edward Coley Burne-Jones, Bt worth?
Across 135 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Sir Edward Coley Burne-Jones, Bt work is $17,341. The median Sir Edward Coley Burne-Jones, Bt work on paper sells for $14,297 across 112 lots. The median Sir Edward Coley Burne-Jones, Bt painting sells for $43,087 across 8 lots. The median Sir Edward Coley Burne-Jones, Bt print sells for $1,653 across 2 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Sir Edward Coley Burne-Jones, Bt work on papers typically sell for $5,482–$41,997 (the middle half of 88 sold lots). Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
What is the average price of a Sir Edward Coley Burne-Jones, Bt work on paper?
Based on 112 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Sir Edward Coley Burne-Jones, Bt work on paper is $14,297. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Sir Edward Coley Burne-Jones, Bt's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Sir Edward Coley Burne-Jones, Bt work on paper is $587,250.
What is the average price of a small Sir Edward Coley Burne-Jones, Bt work on paper?
Based on 88 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Sir Edward Coley Burne-Jones, Bt work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $12,354, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is the average price of a medium Sir Edward Coley Burne-Jones, Bt work on paper?
Based on 14 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Sir Edward Coley Burne-Jones, Bt work on paper (medium (50–120 cm)) is $36,204, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Sir Edward Coley Burne-Jones, Bt's auction record?
Sir Edward Coley Burne-Jones, Bt's auction record is $3,329,448, set in 2021.
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