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# BODMER, WALTER (1903–1973)

BODMER, WALTER is a CH artist with 39 auction lots recorded since 2003, median price $2,496. 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 BODMER, WALTER sold in 2021 for $8,236, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a BODMER, WALTER work worth?

Across 22 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a BODMER, WALTER work is $2,496.

The median BODMER, WALTER print sells for $133 across 6 lots.

The median BODMER, WALTER sculpture sells for $11,243 across 8 lots.

The median BODMER, WALTER painting sells for $2,496 across 4 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 | 11 | $133† | $323† | 54.5% | 2022-05-05 |
| Paintings | 6 | $2,496† | $3,873† | 66.7% | 2021-06-08 |
| Works on Paper | 4 | $750† | $1,401† | 50% | 2019-05-09 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 9 | $11,243†‡ | $18,589‡ | 88.9% | 2020-11-06 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

BODMER, WALTER's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (11 lots) median $133 with 54.5% sell-through. Paintings (6 lots) median $2,496, record $3,873. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $3,873 (buyer's premium not included). A typical BODMER, WALTER painting sells for around 19× the price of a typical print.

## Price by size

### Sculpture & Installation

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 6 | $8,221–$11,246†‡ | $10,416†‡ | $13,380† |

† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2015 | $18,589‡ |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2018 | $16,720 |
| Paintings | 2003 | $3,873† |
| Paintings | 2009 | $2,990† |
| Works on Paper | 2012 | $1,401† |
| Prints & Editions | 2012 | $323† |
| Prints & Editions | 2013 | $168† |
| Works on Paper | 2019 | $99† |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

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 BODMER, WALTER worth?

Across 22 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a BODMER, WALTER work is $2,496. The median BODMER, WALTER print sells for $133 across 6 lots. The median BODMER, WALTER sculpture sells for $11,243 across 8 lots. The median BODMER, WALTER painting sells for $2,496 across 4 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 BODMER, WALTER print?

Based on 6 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a BODMER, WALTER print is $133. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is BODMER, WALTER's most expensive print?

The highest price recorded at auction for a BODMER, WALTER print is $323. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $323 (buyer's premium not included).

### What is BODMER, WALTER's auction record?

BODMER, WALTER's auction record is $18,589, set in 2015. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

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Data last updated 2026-11-01. OpeningBid tracks 15,222,099 auction lots from 571 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “BODMER, WALTER auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/bodmer-walter (updated 2026-11-01).

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.