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# Frederick William Burton (1816–1900)

Frederick William Burton is an Irish artist with 11 auction lots recorded since 1997, median price $3,639. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by Frederick William Burton sold in 2020 for a hammer price of $4,133 (buyer's premium not included), according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Frederick William Burton work worth?

Across 7 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Frederick William Burton work is $3,639.

The median Frederick William Burton work on paper sells for $3,639 across 5 lots.

The median Frederick William Burton painting sells for $8,365 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2 | $8,365 | $15,780 | — | 2019-03-06 |
| Works on Paper | 8 | $3,639† | $22,355 | 62.5% | 2021-05-24 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2019 | $22,355 |
| Paintings | 2019 | $15,780 |
| Works on Paper | 2020 | $4,133† |
| Paintings | 1997 | $950 |

† 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 Frederick William Burton worth?

Across 7 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Frederick William Burton work is $3,639. The median Frederick William Burton work on paper sells for $3,639 across 5 lots. The median Frederick William Burton painting sells for $8,365 across 2 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Frederick William Burton's auction record?

Frederick William Burton's auction record is $22,355, set in 2019.

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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.