William Burns
William Burns is a British artist with 10 auction lots recorded since 2001, median price $571. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.
A work by William Burns sold in 2025 for $571, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View William Burns on OpeningBid →What is a William Burns work worth?
Across 9 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a William Burns work is $571.
The median William Burns painting sells for $516 across 8 lots.
The median William Burns work on paper sells for $933 across 1 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 | 8 | $516† | $9,200 | — | 2025-11-26 |
| Works on Paper | 1 | $933 | $933 | — | 2022-02-09 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 6 | $488–$2,092† | $820† | $9,200 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2001 | $9,200 |
| Paintings | 2025 | $2,433 |
| Works on Paper | 2022 | $933 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a William Burns worth?
Across 9 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a William Burns work is $571. The median William Burns painting sells for $516 across 8 lots. The median William Burns work on paper sells for $933 across 1 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is William Burns's auction record?
William Burns's auction record is $9,200, set in 2001.
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