Zdeněk Burian
Zdeněk Burian is an artist with 26 auction lots recorded since 2010, median price $17,148. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by Zdeněk Burian is recorded as sold in 2025 for $26,311; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 22 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Zdeněk Burian work is $17,148.
The median Zdeněk Burian painting sells for $16,914 across 19 lots.
The median Zdeněk Burian work on paper sells for $11,048 across 1 lots.
Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
Price breakdown by category
| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 19 | $16,914‡ | $172,220‡ | — | 2025-11-30 |
| Works on Paper | 1 | $11,048 | $11,048 | — | 2024-05-26 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 5 | $8,367–$14,730‡ | $13,115‡ | $54,606‡ |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 10 | $18,354–$76,555‡ | $26,127‡ | $172,220‡ |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2025 | $172,220‡ |
| Paintings | 2025 | $86,110‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2024 | $11,048 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Zdeněk Burian worth?
Across 22 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Zdeněk Burian work is $17,148. The median Zdeněk Burian painting sells for $16,914 across 19 lots. The median Zdeněk Burian work on paper sells for $11,048 across 1 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is the average price of a Zdeněk Burian painting?
Based on 19 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Zdeněk Burian painting is $16,914. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Zdeněk Burian's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Zdeněk Burian painting is $172,220. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
What is the average price of a medium Zdeněk Burian painting?
Based on 10 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Zdeněk Burian painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $26,127, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Zdeněk Burian's auction record?
Zdeněk Burian's auction record is $278,990, set in 2023. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
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