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# Abraham Walkowitz (1880–1965)

## What is Abraham Walkowitz’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 433 auction results for Abraham Walkowitz at 32 houses since 1995. Over the last 24 months the median price was $916 including buyer’s premium (middle half $560–$1,532, n=20). The auction record is $75,000 for Cityscape (2019, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

**Top auction records: paintings, drawings & sculpture**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cityscape, 1914 | Watercolor | $75,000 | Christie's | May 2019 |
| 2 | Two cityscape ink drawings, 1910 | Brush and ink on cream wove paper | $15,000 | Swann Auction Galleries | Jun 2021 |
| 3 | Bathers, circa 1910 | Oil on canvas | $13,750 | Swann Auction Galleries | Jun 2018 |
| 4 | The City, 1911 | Charcoal sticks | $13,750 | Christie's | Nov 2018 |
| 5 | New York Skyscrapers, 1919 | Ink and wash on cream wove paper | $12,500 | Swann Auction Galleries | Jun 2015 |
| 6 | Isadora Dancing, 1878 | Pencil | $12,065 | Christie's | Nov 2025 |
| 7 | Bathers | Oil on canvas | $11,250 | Sotheby's | Mar 2008 |
| 8 | Abraham Walkowitz (American, 1880-1965), 1931 | Oil on canvas | $11,163 | Skinner (Bonhams Skinner) | May 2004 |
| 9 | Crouching Male Nude, 1900 | Charcoal | $9,375 | Swann Auction Galleries | Sep 2021 |
| 10 | New York (City Abstraction), 1909 | Watercolor and gouache and pen and ink on paper | $9,100 | Swann Auction Galleries | Nov 2013 |


**Median price by medium (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 38 | $3,344 |
| Other | 36 | $1,400 |
| Prints | 18 | $1,393 |
| Works on paper | 302 | $1,282 |

**Median price by size (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 62 | $2,375 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 283 | $1,265 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 433 results from 32 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Abraham Walkowitz is an American artist with 528 auction lots recorded since 1995, median price $1,375. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Abraham Walkowitz sold in 2026 for $2,904, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

**4 Abraham Walkowitz works are coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-02).

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## What is a Abraham Walkowitz work worth?

Across 424 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Abraham Walkowitz work is $1,375.

The median Abraham Walkowitz work on paper sells for $1,300 across 332 lots.

The median Abraham Walkowitz painting sells for $2,750 across 48 lots.

The median Abraham Walkowitz print sells for $825 across 30 lots.

Small (under 50 cm) Abraham Walkowitz work on papers typically sell for $632–$2,102 (the middle half of 259 sold lots).

Medium (50–120 cm) Abraham Walkowitz work on papers typically sell for $885–$2,827 (the middle half of 39 sold lots).

Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 36 | $825†‡ | $7,200 | 83.3% | 2025-11-21 |
| Paintings | 51 | $2,750†‡ | $13,750 | 94.1% | 2025-12-28 |
| Works on Paper | 372 | $1,300†‡ | $75,000 | 89.2% | 2026-09-24 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 22 | $8,925 | $75,000 | — | 2025-11-18 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

Abraham Walkowitz's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (36 lots) median $825 with 83.3% sell-through. Paintings (51 lots) median $2,750, record $13,750. A typical Abraham Walkowitz painting sells for around 3.3× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 22 lots) the median is $8,925.

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 20 | $297–$1,820†‡ | $830†‡ | $7,200 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 23 | $653–$2,870† | $1,000† | $5,750 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 24 | $2,444–$4,362‡ | $3,495‡ | $13,750 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 259 | $632–$2,102†‡ | $1,200†‡ | $15,000 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 39 | $885–$2,827 | $1,875 | $75,000 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2019 | $75,000 |
| Works on Paper | 2021 | $15,000 |
| Paintings | 2018 | $13,750 |
| Paintings | 2004 | $11,163 |
| Prints & Editions | 2011 | $7,200 |
| Prints & Editions | 2019 | $3,750 |

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 Abraham Walkowitz worth?

Across 424 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Abraham Walkowitz work is $1,375. The median Abraham Walkowitz work on paper sells for $1,300 across 332 lots. The median Abraham Walkowitz painting sells for $2,750 across 48 lots. The median Abraham Walkowitz print sells for $825 across 30 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Abraham Walkowitz work on papers typically sell for $632–$2,102 (the middle half of 259 sold lots). Medium (50–120 cm) Abraham Walkowitz work on papers typically sell for $885–$2,827 (the middle half of 39 sold lots). Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.

### What is the average price of a Abraham Walkowitz work on paper?

Based on 332 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Abraham Walkowitz work on paper is $1,300. Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.

### What is Abraham Walkowitz's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Abraham Walkowitz work on paper is $75,000.

### What is the average price of a Abraham Walkowitz painting?

Based on 48 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Abraham Walkowitz painting is $2,750. Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.

### What is Abraham Walkowitz's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Abraham Walkowitz painting is $13,750.

### What is the average price of a Abraham Walkowitz print?

Based on 30 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Abraham Walkowitz print is $825. Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.

### What is Abraham Walkowitz's most expensive print?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Abraham Walkowitz print is $7,200.

### What is the average price of a small Abraham Walkowitz work on paper?

Based on 259 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Abraham Walkowitz work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $1,200, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.

### What is the average price of a medium Abraham Walkowitz work on paper?

Based on 39 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Abraham Walkowitz work on paper (medium (50–120 cm)) is $1,875, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

### What is Abraham Walkowitz's auction record?

Abraham Walkowitz's auction record is $75,000, set in 2019.

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Data last updated 2026-11-02. OpeningBid tracks 15,390,829 auction lots from 577 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

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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.