Scott Burton
American · 1939–1989
Walter Scott Burton III was an American artist and writer who primarily worked in sculpture and performance art. He was best known for his large-scale furniture sculptures in… (Wikipedia)
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Record prices
Pair of "Perforated Metal Chairs"Phillips · $68,750≈ £54,322≈ €60,461Sign up to see
Marble ArmchairRago Auctions · $52,920≈ £43,764≈ €50,166Sign up to see
"Café Table"Phillips · $25,200≈ £17,783≈ €20,664Sign up to see
Scott Burton’s highest prices recorded at auction, ranked in US dollars at each sale-date exchange rate and shown in the currency of the sale (with the buyer’s premium where the house publishes it).
Lots sold
11
of 13 offered · 2010–2024
Sell-through
85%
sold ÷ offered
Price trend
By medium
| Medium | Offered | Sold | Sell-through | Average | Median | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 3 | 2 | 67% | $17.6kSign up | $17.6kSign up | $17.6kSign up |
| Sculpture | 2 | 2 | 100% | $34.7kSign up | $34.7kSign up | $52.9kSign up |
| Other | 8 | 7 | 88% | $22.7kSign up | $18.8kSign up | $68.8kSign up |
Medium classes are derived from the medium text as published by each house; “Other” includes lots whose medium wasn’t stated.