Richard Burnside Paintings & Artwork for Sale | Richard Burnside Art Value Price Guide

Apr. 03, 2025
Richard Burnside Painting - King
Est: $700 - $1,050
Richard Burnside (American, 1944-2020). Portrait of a King. Paint on board, n.d. Signed 'Richar Burnside' at lower left. A riveting painting by American self-taught artist Richard Burnside presenting the portrait of a king delineated in gold-colored pigment and wearing a tall crown and a tunic bearing pockets with anthropomorphic faces. The fascinating composition is rendered in brilliant hues of spring green, scarlet, lilac, lemon yellow, and others that dot the painting and line the border. Richard Burnside used his paintings to bring to life an ancient world he saw in visions. Many of Burnsides compositions represent kings, queens, and priests, which he encountered in visions he experienced of an ancient world. Burnside once said to an art collector, "I just see things and then lock them up in my head. Painting them provided him with a release. Size: 24' W x 24' H (61 cm x 61 cm) About the artist: 'Richard Burnside, a man of visions of ancient times, created primal, raw works of art on whatever he could find. Born in Baltimore on November 29, 1944. Burnside spent a brief stint in the armed forces, then worked as a chef in Charlotte, North Carolina at a hotel restaurant. 'I was a world famous chef!' Plagued at night by dreams of ancient times, he found he couldn't rest until he let them out through his painting. He spent much of his life in Pendleton, South Carolina and was often found on the Square there. 'Gotta obey God,' as he put it. His paintings are rife with symbols, some carrying personal meanings for Burnside, and some of unexplained products of his visions. His standard images include Ancient Kings and Queens, Jungle Cats, and a White Wolf. Many of his paintings include what he calls 'Roman writing', letters in an ancient language Richard saw in his visions, an 'Ancient King and his Knights.' He provided detailed analysis of the symbols found in a typical painting if the purchaser was interested. Various meanings were assigned and descriptions of the symbols involved, often described the character of each King or Queen and his advisors. Halos represented that the royal one was a good ruler. Dots around the outside of the work represent different tribes of man. In 1988 Burnside's art was included in a major exhibition at the High Museum in Atlanta. Now his work is in many important private collections and museums, including the Smithsonian American Art Museum. Burnside died on October 13, 202o in Georgia where he lived the last few years of his life in a nursing home.' (source: artist's bio on Marcia Weber Art Objects website) Provenance: private Rochester, Minnesota, USA collection, acquired from 1990 -1998 All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back. A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids. We ship worldwide and handle all shipping in-house for your convenience. SHIPPING EXCEPTIONS: Due to customs clearance issues, we are unable to ship to Germany, Switzerland and Australia. If you live in Germany, Switzerland or Australia, you will need to provide an alternate shipping destination, or we will not be able to complete your purchase. In addition, please note that we are unable to ship ancient items back to the original country of origin (Egyptian to Egypt, Greek to Greece, etc.) PAYMENT EXCEPTION: Unless a known customer of Artemis, payment for all gold / precious metal / gem lots must be made via Bank Wire Transfer or Certified Bank Check/Money Order, no exceptions. #191948
Artemis Fine Arts
Mar. 07, 2025
Richard Burnside Painting - King
Est: $800 - $1,200
Richard Burnside (American, 1944-2020). Portrait of a King. Paint on board, n.d. Signed 'Richar Burnside' at lower left. A riveting painting by American self-taught artist Richard Burnside presenting the portrait of a king delineated in gold-colored pigment and wearing a tall crown and a tunic bearing pockets with anthropomorphic faces. The fascinating composition is rendered in brilliant hues of spring green, scarlet, lilac, lemon yellow, and others that dot the painting and line the border. Richard Burnside used his paintings to bring to life an ancient world he saw in visions. Many of Burnsides compositions represent kings, queens, and priests, which he encountered in visions he experienced of an ancient world. Burnside once said to an art collector, "I just see things and then lock them up in my head. Painting them provided him with a release. Size: 24' W x 24' H (61 cm x 61 cm) About the artist: 'Richard Burnside, a man of visions of ancient times, created primal, raw works of art on whatever he could find. Born in Baltimore on November 29, 1944. Burnside spent a brief stint in the armed forces, then worked as a chef in Charlotte, North Carolina at a hotel restaurant. 'I was a world famous chef!' Plagued at night by dreams of ancient times, he found he couldn't rest until he let them out through his painting. He spent much of his life in Pendleton, South Carolina and was often found on the Square there. 'Gotta obey God,' as he put it. His paintings are rife with symbols, some carrying personal meanings for Burnside, and some of unexplained products of his visions. His standard images include Ancient Kings and Queens, Jungle Cats, and a White Wolf. Many of his paintings include what he calls 'Roman writing', letters in an ancient language Richard saw in his visions, an 'Ancient King and his Knights.' He provided detailed analysis of the symbols found in a typical painting if the purchaser was interested. Various meanings were assigned and descriptions of the symbols involved, often described the character of each King or Queen and his advisors. Halos represented that the royal one was a good ruler. Dots around the outside of the work represent different tribes of man. In 1988 Burnside's art was included in a major exhibition at the High Museum in Atlanta. Now his work is in many important private collections and museums, including the Smithsonian American Art Museum. Burnside died on October 13, 202o in Georgia where he lived the last few years of his life in a nursing home.' (source: artist's bio on Marcia Weber Art Objects website) Provenance: private Rochester, Minnesota, USA collection, acquired from 1990 -1998 All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back. A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids. We ship worldwide and handle all shipping in-house for your convenience. SHIPPING EXCEPTIONS: Due to customs clearance issues, we are unable to ship to Germany, Switzerland and Australia. If you live in Germany, Switzerland or Australia, you will need to provide an alternate shipping destination, or we will not be able to complete your purchase. In addition, please note that we are unable to ship ancient items back to the original country of origin (Egyptian to Egypt, Greek to Greece, etc.) PAYMENT EXCEPTION: Unless a known customer of Artemis, payment for all gold / precious metal / gem lots must be made via Bank Wire Transfer or Certified Bank Check/Money Order, no exceptions. #191948
Artemis Fine Arts
Feb. 20, 2025
RICHARD BURNSIDE, FOLK ART PORTRAIT PAINTING
Est: $400 - $500
Richard Burnside (American, 1944-2020). Untitled - Female Portrait With Red Top - first quarter 21st century, enamel paint on plywood, singed to LL with graphite notations to verso. Unframed Approximate dimensions: h. 24", w. 24", d. 0.75".
Ahlers & Ogletree Inc.
Nov. 18, 2024
Richard Burnside (1944-2020) "Portrait"
Est: $500 - $1,000
Richard Burnside (American, 1944-2020) "Portrait", painting on cardboard, signed. Framed. Size: 20'' x 16'', 51 x 41 cm (board); 23'' x 19'', 58 x 48 cm (frame).
Material Culture
Aug. 07, 2024
Richard Burnside (American, 1944-2020) "Ancient King" Oil Painting on Board
Est: $1,000 - $2,000
Richard Burnside (American, 1944-2020) "Ancient King" Folk Art Oil Painting on Board. Signed lower right. Dated 1995 on back. Measures approx. - 24" wide x 24 1/4" high. Have a similar item to sell? Contact us at info@marketauctionsinc.com Please review all photos closely. The non-appearance of a condition report does not mean that the lot is in perfect condition, does not show wear due to age and use, or is free from damage. Market Auctions Inc. strongly suggests that you request a condition report before placing a bid. You may request one from us via this auction platform. Please note that any condition reports are given as strictly as a courtesy to interested parties and should not be considered a statement of fact. Market Auctions Inc. bears no responsibility for any error or omission. All sales are final and sold as is. Measurements are approximated. Please note shipping is not included. All collectibles, silver, antiques, and paintings please contact our third party shipper listed below: Juniors Auction Services 561-510-0345 / juniorsauctionservices@gmail.com UPS Store 1226 (561) 835-9791 /Â store1226@theupsstore.com DM Postal (561) 469-6137 / dmpostal5001@gmail.com For furniture and very large items, please contact an appropriate freight / transport company for shipment. SALES TAX NOTICE PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that Market Auction, Inc., only collects and remits sales tax on items purchased by Florida residents. ALL OUT OF STATE purchasers are required to pay sales tax to their respective States. Purchasers holding valid resale certificates must provide proof of same prior to purchase. Market Auctions, Inc. takes no responsibility for purchaser failure to remit sales tax to the proper non-Florida taxing authority and for any fines or penalties that may result.
Market Auctions
Jul. 24, 2024
Richard Burnside (American 1944-2020), Black Dog on Red Background
Est: $300 - $500
Richard Burnside American, 1944-2020 Black Dog on Red Background enamel paint and pine cones on plywood panel signed lower left, Jimmy Hedges Rising Fawn Folk Art Gallery label adhered to verso.
South Bay Auctions Inc
Jan. 27, 2024
Richard Burnside (South Carolina, 1944-2020)
Est: $300 - $500
African king, queens and bug; paint on board; signed bottom edge "Richard Burnside - 3-28-2002"; unframed; 37 1/4"W, 21"H; small loss of green background paint along lower edge below "Ri" in Richard, small scuff with loss approx. 1/4" x 1/4" to tip of lower right corner
Ivy Auctions
Dec. 09, 2023
RICHARD BURNSIDE (1944 - 2020)
Est: $1,000 - $2,000
10x25.5 paint on wood board, mixed media. African American self taught artist who was addicted to Crack Cocaine but led a functioning life. A saint of the House of Blue in Myrtle Beach SC, Richard had a lifetime right to eat free there and would draw on the paper table cover for his tip to the waitresses. "told to me by the greatest art dealer in the south, Ron Causey Jr."
Ledbetter Auctions
Dec. 09, 2023
RICHARD BURNSIDE (1944 - 2020)
Est: $1,000 - $2,000
24x12 paint on wood board, mixed media. African American self taught artist who was addicted to Crack Cocaine but led a functioning life. A saint of the House of Blue in Myrtle Beach SC, Richard had a lifetime right to eat free there and would draw on the paper table cover for his tip to the waitresses. "told to me by the greatest art dealer in the south, Ron Causey Jr."
Ledbetter Auctions
Aug. 13, 2023
RICHARD BURNSIDE PAINTING
Est: $1,000 - $2,000
African American self taught artist from Myrtle Beach, SC. paint on wood panel board. Heavy thick paint, ca. 2010. Richard passed away in 2020. 6"w x 10"h
Ledbetter Auctions
Jun. 10, 2023
RICHARD BURNSIDE MIXED MEDIA ON SHOWER BOARD
Est: $1,000 - $2,000
unsigned 24" x 19"
Ledbetter Auctions
Apr. 21, 2023
R. BURNSIDE, "AFRICAN QUEEN & CHILD" O/B FOLK ART
Est: $500 - $700
Richard Burnside (American 1944-2020), "African Queen and Child, " late 20th-early 21st century, oil on board, folk art depicting an African queen wearing a crown with a smaller figure in front of her, signed at lower right, unframed. Provenance: From the Private Collection of Henry Oat and Teya Ryan, Atlanta, Georgia. Approximate dimensions: overall h. 24", w. 24", d. 0. 25".
Ahlers & Ogletree Inc.
Mar. 22, 2023
RICHARD BURNSIDE
Est: $300 - $500
RICHARD BURNSIDE (American, 1944-2020), black dog on red background, enamel paint and pine cones on plywood panel, signed lower left, Jimmy Hedges Rising Fawn Folk Art Gallery label adhered to verso. Panel 24''h, 24''w.
South Bay Auctions Inc
Mar. 07, 2023
Richard Burnside (American 1944-2020), Anthropomorphic Sunflower, Oil on panel, Unframed: 40-1/4 x 15-3/4 in (102.3 x 40 cm)
Est: $300 - $500
Richard Burnside (American, 1944-2020) Anthropomorphic Sunflower Oil on panel Signed Richard Burnside l.r.
Weschler's
Feb. 28, 2023
Richard Burnside (American/South Carolina, 1944-2020)
Est: $400 - $600
Richard Burnside (American/South Carolina, 1944-2020), "Dog" and "Turtle", 2 mixed medias on particle board, signed lower left and center respectively, 10 5/8 in. x 16 1/4 in. and 9 in. x 12 1/4 in., both unframed. (2 pcs.) Condition: Overall fair condition. Note: Richard Burnside was born in Baltimore, Maryland but spent most of his life in the South, particularly Pendleton, South Carolina where he could be found in the town square selling his paintings. He would paint queens, kings and fanciful animals on almost any material he could find. He claimed his works were inspired by dreams of ancient times, and he painted his figures in bright colors with heavy black outlines surrounded by dots of color sometimes using materials like pinecones for animal teeth and claws. Dog and Turtle offered in this lot typify Burnsides fantastic characters that draw on his imaginative dreams of a primal world.
Neal Auction Company
Jan. 06, 2023
Richard Burnside
Est: $800 - $1,200
very rare painted clock. Clock found by artist and painted. Glass face, wood frame. 12"
Ledbetter Auctions
Dec. 16, 2022
RICHARD BURNSIDE (1944 - 2020) EARLY PAINTING
Est: $2,000 - $4,000
paint on wood board. Signed lower right underneath the yellow painted boarder. Also signed on back and dated 1989 30.25'W X 24"H
Ledbetter Auctions
Dec. 16, 2022
RICHARD BURNSIDE (1944 - 2020) PAINTING
Est: $500 - $1,000
paint oncanvas. Signed. Richard Burnside was an African American self taught artist that lived in Myrtle Beach South Carolina. 24"
Ledbetter Auctions
Dec. 16, 2022
RICHARD BURNSIDE (1944 - 2020) PAINTING
Est: $500 - $1,000
paint on wood. Signed. Richard Burnside was an African American self taught artist that lived in Myrtle Beach South Carolina. 24"
Ledbetter Auctions
Dec. 16, 2022
RICHARD BURNSIDE (1944 - 2020) PAINTING
Est: $500 - $1,000
paint on wood. Signed. Richard Burnside was an African American self taught artist that lived in Myrtle Beach South Carolina. 24"
Ledbetter Auctions
Dec. 16, 2022
RICHARD BURNSIDE (1944 - 2020) PAINTING
Est: $500 - $1,000
paint on wood. Signed. Richard Burnside was an African American self taught artist that lived in Myrtle Beach South Carolina. 24"
Ledbetter Auctions
Dec. 16, 2022
RICHARD BURNSIDE (1944 - 2020) PAINTING
Est: $500 - $1,000
paint on wood. Signed. Richard Burnside was an African American self taught artist that lived in Myrtle Beach South Carolina. 12"
Ledbetter Auctions
Dec. 16, 2022
RICHARD BURNSIDE (1944 - 2020) PAINTING
Est: $500 - $1,000
paint on wood. Signed. Richard Burnside was an African American self taught artist that lived in Myrtle Beach South Carolina. 12"
Ledbetter Auctions
Dec. 16, 2022
RICHARD BURNSIDE (1944 - 2020) PAINTING
Est: $500 - $1,000
paint on wood. Signed. Richard Burnside was an African American self taught artist that lived in Myrtle Beach South Carolina. 12"
Ledbetter Auctions
Dec. 16, 2022
RICHARD BURNSIDE (1944 - 2020) PAINTING
Est: $500 - $1,000
paint on wood. Signed. Richard Burnside was an African American self taught artist that lived in Myrtle Beach South Carolina. 12"
Ledbetter Auctions
Dec. 09, 2022
Richard Burnside (American 1944-2020), Anthropomorphic Sunflower, Oil on panel, Unframed: 40-1/4 x 15-3/4 in (102.3 x 40 cm)
Est: $800 - $1,200
Richard Burnside (American, 1944-2020) Anthropomorphic Sunflower Oil on panel Signed Richard Burnside l.r.
Weschler's
Nov. 10, 2022
Richard Burnside
Est: $400 - $600
(American/South Carolina, 1944-2020) African King, paint on masonite, 15 x 15 in.; metal frame, 15-3/4 x 15-3/4 in. Provenance: Gallery 515, Atlanta, Georgia; Private Collection, Atlanta, Georgia
Brunk Auctions
Oct. 11, 2022
Richard Burnside, Snake and Bug Kingdom
Est: $400 - $600
Richard Burnside Snake and Bug Kingdom paint on wood 9.125 h × 22.375 w in (23 × 57 cm) Signed to right edge 'Richard Burnside'. This work will ship from Toomey & Co. in Chicago, Illinois.
Toomey & Co. Auctioneers
Oct. 11, 2022
Richard Burnside, Yellow Creation
Est: $800 - $1,200
Richard Burnside Yellow Creation enamel on masonite 25.5 h × 33.25 w in (65 × 84 cm) Sold with a copy of receipt from American Primitive Gallery, New York. Signed to lower left 'Richard Burnside'. This work will ship from Toomey & Co. in Chicago, Illinois.
Toomey & Co. Auctioneers
Oct. 11, 2022
Richard Burnside, Untitled (Red Face abstraction)
Est: $600 - $800
Richard Burnside Untitled (Red Face abstraction) enamel on wood 20 h × 24 w in (51 × 61 cm) Sold with a copy of receipt from American Primitive Gallery, New York. Signed to lower left 'Richard Burnside'. This work will ship from Toomey & Co. in Chicago, Illinois.
Toomey & Co. Auctioneers
Oct. 08, 2022
RICHARD BURNSIDE FOLK ART PAINTING
Est: $1,500 - $3,000
paint on wood board. Signed lower middler. A smaller painting with great detail. 1.5" X 11.5"
Ledbetter Auctions
Oct. 08, 2022
RICHARD BURNSIDE FOLK ART PAINTING
Est: $1,500 - $3,000
rare small painting with lots of details. Signed. Paint on cement panel. 8.25" X 8.25"
Ledbetter Auctions
Oct. 08, 2022
RICHARD BURNSIDE FOLK ART PAINTING
Est: $1,500 - $3,000
paint on plywood with applied and painted pine cone pieces. Signed lower right. From the Chip Pig collection purchased directly from Richard Burnside.
Ledbetter Auctions
Oct. 08, 2022
RICHARD BURNSIDE FOLK ART PAINTING
Est: $1,500 - $3,000
paint on plywood, signed lower left. 48"W X 24"H
Ledbetter Auctions
Oct. 08, 2022
RICHARD BURNSIDE FOLK ART PAINTING
Est: $1,500 - $3,000
paint on wood board. Signed lower right underneath the yellow painted boarder. Also signed on back and dated 1989 30.25'W X 24"H
Ledbetter Auctions
Aug. 27, 2022
Richard Burnside
Est: $100 - $500
paint on turtle shell. Signed- 7"L
Ledbetter Auctions
Aug. 27, 2022
Richard Burnside
Est: $500 - $1,000
Paint on Board, signed lower left. Applied pine cones- 24 1/2"W x 18" H
Ledbetter Auctions
Aug. 27, 2022
Richard Burnside
Est: $100 - $500
paint on paper, mounted to wooden frame, not signed- 38"W x 16"H Framed to 44"W x 27"H
Ledbetter Auctions
Aug. 27, 2022
Richard Burnside
Est: $500 - $1,500
paint on round glass or fiber glass barrel top or port hole. Signed middle bottom.- 24"
Ledbetter Auctions
Aug. 27, 2022
Richard Burnside
Est: $1,000 - $2,000
very rare shark painting by Richard Burnside. Richard lived very close to the ocean. Signed right middle bottom. Pine cone pieces applied. Appears to be very little loss on the bottom tail. - 40"w x 24"H
Ledbetter Auctions
Aug. 27, 2022
Richard Burnside
Est: $1,500 - $3,000
heavy paint on wood board. Signed lower middle. At one point Richard Burnside lived with Ron Causey Jr. He would paint of the day and he would hound of the night. Richard was an addict and would often leave for days at a time and Ron would go looking for him in his usual one or two different places. Richard Burnside was a regular at The House Of Blues Myrtle Beach and would pay for his food with a drawing on the paper table cover.- 24"
Ledbetter Auctions
Jun. 18, 2022
RICHARD BURNSIDE (1944 - 2020) FOLK ART PAINTING
Est: $1,500 - $3,000
paint on plywood. Nice heavy paint with great color. Signed on back dated 1996 with a picture of Richard holding this exact piece. 24" x 24"
Ledbetter Auctions
Jun. 18, 2022
RICHARD BURNSIDE (1944 - 2020) FOLK ART PAINTING
Est: $100 - $1,000
south Carolina African American folk artist self taught. Spent a lot of time at the house of blues where his art was bought by SIGNED BOTTOM LEFT. PAINT ON PLYWOOD. 24" X 24"
Ledbetter Auctions
Jun. 18, 2022
RICHARD BURNSIDE (1944 - 2020) FOLK ART PAINTING
Est: $1,500 - $3,000
paint on thin board. 47" x 24". Does not appear to be signed. Purchased directly from the artist in 2005 in Myrtle Beach SC. Richard was a self taught artist of that area and spent time in and out of crack houses.
Ledbetter Auctions
May. 21, 2022
Richard Burnside
Est: $800 - $1,200
(American/South Carolina, 1944-2020) African Queen Portrait, signed lower right "Richard Burnside", oil on board, 24 x 24 in.; unframed. Provenance: Property sold to benefit the American Folk Art Museum
Brunk Auctions
Mar. 19, 2022
RICHARD BURNSIDE (1944 - 2020)
Est: $1,000 - $1,500
framed painting on board - 3 faces "THE" 39.5"W 32.5H
Ledbetter Auctions
Nov. 23, 2020
Richard Burnside (American, b. 1944)
Est: $200 - $400
Richard Burnside (American, b.1944) Untitled, oil on board, signed. Unframed. Size: 12'' x 24'', 30 x 61 cm (board).
Material Culture
Sep. 19, 2020
Richard Burnside
Est: $500 - $800
(Pendelton, South Carolina, b. 1944) Folk art painting, King with two queens and bugs, signed lower right. Good overall condition throughout. H28" W52"
Wooten & Wooten Auctioneers