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# Steele Burden (1900–1995)

## What is Steele Burden’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 48 auction results for Steele Burden at 2 houses since 2015. Over the last 24 months the median price was $910 including buyer’s premium (middle half $875–$1,250, n=9). The auction record is $7,360 for Barataria (2016, Neal Auction Company). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

**Top auction records: paintings, drawings & sculpture**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Barataria, 1900 | Oil on canvas board | $7,360 | Neal Auction Company | Sep 2016 |
| 2 | At Sunset, Pirogue on the Louisiana Bayou, 1900 | Oil on canvas | $7,350 | Neal Auction Company | Sep 2015 |
| 3 | Ringing the Plantation Bell at the End of the Day, 1900 | Oil on canvas | $6,720 | Neal Auction Company | Dec 2016 |
| 4 | Evening on the Bayou, 1900 | Oil on canvas board | $5,760 | Neal Auction Company | Dec 2016 |
| 5 | Cabin in the Swamp, 1900 | Oil on canvas | $3,375 | Neal Auction Company | Nov 2020 |
| 6 | Gossip, 1900 | Oil on canvas | $3,328 | Neal Auction Company | Feb 2021 |
| 7 | Bayou at Dusk, 1900 | Oil on canvas | $3,050 | Neal Auction Company | Nov 2020 |
| 8 | Bonfires on the Levee, 1900 | Oil on canvas | $2,500 | Neal Auction Company | Nov 2025 |
| 9 | Moss Gatherers, 1900 | Oil on canvas | $2,250 | Neal Auction Company | Nov 2025 |
| 10 | Louisiana Cabin, 1900 | Oil on canvas | $2,048 | Neal Auction Company | Sep 2018 |


**Median price by medium (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 22 | $1,960 |
| Sculpture | 25 | $704 |

**Median price by size (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 5 | $3,375 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 40 | $960 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 48 results from 2 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Steele Burden is an American/Louisiana artist with 53 auction lots recorded since 2004, median price $988. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by Steele Burden sold in 2025 for $1,000, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Steele Burden work worth?

Across 48 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Steele Burden work is $988.

The median Steele Burden painting sells for $1,960 across 22 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 | 25 | $1,960 | $7,360 | 88% | 2025-11-21 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 1 | — | — | 0% | — |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $7,350 | $7,360 | — | 2016-12-03 |

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 17 | $910–$2,250 | $1,375 | $6,720 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 5 | $3,050–$7,350 | $3,375 | $7,360 |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2016 | $7,360 |
| Paintings | 2015 | $7,350 |

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 Steele Burden worth?

Across 48 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Steele Burden work is $988. The median Steele Burden painting sells for $1,960 across 22 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is the average price of a Steele Burden painting?

Based on 22 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Steele Burden painting is $1,960.

### What is Steele Burden's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Steele Burden painting is $7,360.

### What is the average price of a small Steele Burden painting?

Based on 17 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Steele Burden painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $1,375, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

### What is Steele Burden's auction record?

Steele Burden's auction record is $7,360, set in 2016.

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Data last updated 2026-11-01. OpeningBid tracks 15,222,099 auction lots from 571 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Steele Burden auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/steele-burden (updated 2026-11-01).

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.