Alfons Walde (1891–1958)
What is Alfons Walde’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 424 auction results for Alfons Walde at 14 houses since 1993. Over the last 24 months the median price was $22,157 including buyer’s premium (middle half $9,894–$73,807, n=18). The auction record is $1,148,128 for Der Aufstieg der Schifahrer, Öl auf Karton (2021, Dorotheum). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Der Aufstieg der Schifahrer, Öl auf Karton, 1927 | Oil on cardboard | $1,148,128 | Dorotheum | Jun 2021 |
| 2 | Kirchenstiege, c. 1922 | Oil tempera on cardboard | $752,897 | im Kinsky Auktionshaus | Jul 2021 |
| 3 | Der Aufstieg, circa 1929 | Öl auf Malkarton | $654,530 | Karl & Faber | Dec 2016 |
| 4 | Aurach bei Kitzbühel, 1926 | Oil on cardboard | $617,085 | Ketterer Kunst | Jun 2018 |
| 5 | Wilder Kaiser, Büchlach, c. 1930 | Oil on cardboard; framed | $612,585 | im Kinsky Auktionshaus | Jun 2026 |
| 6 | Tiroler Bergdorf (Auracher Kirchl), 1944 | Oil on cardboard | $601,484 | im Kinsky Auktionshaus | Nov 2015 |
| 7 | Almen und Gletscher, oil on cardboard, 1932 | Oil on cardboard | $586,197 | Dorotheum | Nov 2022 |
| 8 | Bergstadt, um 1927 | Öl auf Karton | $558,830 | im Kinsky Auktionshaus | Apr 2013 |
| 9 | Einsamer Berghof, Öl auf Karton, 1891 | Ink | $547,325 | Dorotheum | Nov 2022 |
| 10 | Alm und Firn, 1891 | Oil on board | $537,813 | Bonhams | Nov 2020 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 76 | $183,565 |
| Other | 61 | $32,973 |
| Works on paper | 75 | $22,469 |
| Prints | 16 | $4,062 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 65 | $265,578 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 136 | $23,217 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 424 results from 14 houses · How we compute these figures
Alfons Walde is an Austrian artist with 514 auction lots recorded since 1993, median price $20,315. 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 Alfons Walde sold in 2026 for $58,749, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 420 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Alfons Walde work is $20,315.
The median Alfons Walde painting sells for $161,696 across 72 lots.
The median Alfons Walde work on paper sells for $11,823 across 38 lots.
The median Alfons Walde print sells for $2,396 across 15 lots.
Medium (50–120 cm) Alfons Walde paintings typically sell for $177,406–$406,002 (the middle half of 41 sold lots).
Small (under 50 cm) Alfons Walde work on papers typically sell for $4,436–$28,066 (the middle half of 36 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 | 18 | $2,396†‡ | $30,074 | 83.3% | 2025-12-17 |
| Paintings | 75 | $161,696†‡ | $654,530 | 96% | 2026-06-26 |
| Works on Paper | 40 | $11,823†‡ | $98,991 | 95% | 2026-06-26 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 110 | $276,790†‡ | $1.1M | — | 2026-06-17 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Alfons Walde's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (18 lots) median $2,396 with 83.3% sell-through. Paintings (75 lots) median $161,696, record $654,530. A typical Alfons Walde painting sells for around 67× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 110 lots) the median is $276,790.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 6 | $770–$1,466‡ | $862‡ | $3,759 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 7 | $3,759–$7,509† | $6,015† | $30,074 |
† 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) | 29 | $22,556–$96,707†‡ | $70,674†‡ | $560,147‡ |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 41 | $177,406–$406,002‡ | $255,631‡ | $654,530 |
† 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) | 36 | $4,436–$28,066†‡ | $11,361†‡ | $98,991 |
† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2016 | $654,530 |
| Paintings | 2018 | $617,085 |
| Works on Paper | 2022 | $98,991 |
| Works on Paper | 2018 | $94,032 |
| Prints & Editions | 2016 | $30,074 |
| Prints & Editions | 2015 | $7,519 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Alfons Walde worth?
Across 420 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Alfons Walde work is $20,315. The median Alfons Walde painting sells for $161,696 across 72 lots. The median Alfons Walde work on paper sells for $11,823 across 38 lots. The median Alfons Walde print sells for $2,396 across 15 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Alfons Walde paintings typically sell for $177,406–$406,002 (the middle half of 41 sold lots). Small (under 50 cm) Alfons Walde work on papers typically sell for $4,436–$28,066 (the middle half of 36 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 Alfons Walde painting?
Based on 72 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Alfons Walde painting is $161,696. 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 Alfons Walde's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Alfons Walde painting is $654,530.
What is the average price of a Alfons Walde work on paper?
Based on 38 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Alfons Walde work on paper is $11,823. 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 Alfons Walde's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Alfons Walde work on paper is $98,991.
What is the average price of a Alfons Walde print?
Based on 15 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Alfons Walde print is $2,396. 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 Alfons Walde's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Alfons Walde print is $30,074.
What is the average price of a medium Alfons Walde painting?
Based on 41 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Alfons Walde painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $255,631, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is the average price of a small Alfons Walde work on paper?
Based on 36 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Alfons Walde work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $11,361, 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 Alfons Walde's auction record?
Alfons Walde's auction record is $1,148,128, set in 2021.
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