> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/vernon-burwell · updated 2026-11-01

# Vernon Burwell (1916–1990)

Vernon Burwell is an American artist with 6 auction lots recorded since 2017, median price $300. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by Vernon Burwell sold in 2020 for a hammer price of $375 (buyer's premium not included), according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Vernon Burwell work worth?

Across 6 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Vernon Burwell work is $300.

The median Vernon Burwell sculpture sells for $225 across 5 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 5 | $225† | $375† | — | 2020-11-19 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2020 | $375† |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2020 | $375† |

† 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 Vernon Burwell worth?

Across 6 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Vernon Burwell work is $300. The median Vernon Burwell sculpture sells for $225 across 5 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Vernon Burwell's auction record?

Vernon Burwell's auction record is $625, set in 2017.

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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, “Vernon Burwell auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/vernon-burwell (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.