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# Tom Burnett (b. 1958)

## What is Tom Burnett’s work worth? {#value}

As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 15 auction results for Tom Burnett at 2 houses since 2021. Over the last 24 months the median price was $238 including buyer’s premium (middle half $203–$279, n=6). The auction record is $357 for Russell (2025, Webb's (Webb Fine Art)). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.


**Top auction records: prints & editions**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Russell, 1987 | Screenprint on paper, 8/140 | $357 | Webb's (Webb Fine Art) | Aug 2025 |
| 2 | Mongonui Entrance, 1994 | Screenprint, 7/10 | $283 | Webb's (Webb Fine Art) | Mar 2026 |
| 3 | Ahuri River, 2013 | Screenprint, 121/200 | $268 | Webb's (Webb Fine Art) | Oct 2026 |
| 4 | Matai Bay, 2013 | Screenprint on paper 13/200 | $208 | Webb's (Webb Fine Art) | Dec 2025 |
| 5 | Oke Bay, 2009 | Screenprint, 3/200 | $201 | Webb's (Webb Fine Art) | Oct 2026 |
| 6 | Red Snapper, 2003 | Lithograph on paper, 24/200 | $167 | Webb's (Webb Fine Art) | Oct 2026 |

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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Prints | 6 | $238 |


Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 15 results from 2 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Tom Burnett is a New Zealand artist with 18 auction lots recorded since 2012, median price $271. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by Tom Burnett sold in 2026 for $283, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Tom Burnett work worth?

Across 12 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Tom Burnett work is $271.

The median Tom Burnett print sells for $194 across 2 lots.

The median Tom Burnett work on paper sells for $1,453 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 | 5 | $194† | $274† | 40% | 2026-02-08 |
| Works on Paper | 2 | $1,453† | $1,816† | — | 2021-05-25 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2021 | $1,816† |
| Works on Paper | 2021 | $1,089† |
| Prints & Editions | 2024 | $274† |
| Prints & Editions | 2026 | $114† |

† 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 Tom Burnett worth?

Across 12 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Tom Burnett work is $271. The median Tom Burnett print sells for $194 across 2 lots. The median Tom Burnett work on paper sells for $1,453 across 2 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Tom Burnett's auction record?

Tom Burnett's auction record is $1,816, set in 2021. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $1,816 (buyer's premium not included).

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Data last updated 2026-11-03. OpeningBid tracks 15,596,131 auction lots from 579 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Tom Burnett auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/tom-burnett-2 (updated 2026-11-03).

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.