David Birdsey Walkley (1849–1934)
David Birdsey Walkley is an American artist with 13 auction lots recorded since 2003, median price $1,758. 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 David Birdsey Walkley sold in 2021 for a hammer price of $2,800 (buyer's premium not included), according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View David Birdsey Walkley on OpeningBid →What is a David Birdsey Walkley work worth?
Across 10 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a David Birdsey Walkley work is $1,758.
The median David Birdsey Walkley painting sells for $1,275 across 12 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 15 | $1,275†‡ | $3,750 | 80% | 2022-08-14 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 8 | $1,060–$2,286†‡ | $1,758†‡ | $3,173 |
† 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 | 2012 | $3,750 |
| Paintings | 2003 | $3,173 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a David Birdsey Walkley worth?
Across 10 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a David Birdsey Walkley work is $1,758. The median David Birdsey Walkley painting sells for $1,275 across 12 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 David Birdsey Walkley painting?
Based on 12 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a David Birdsey Walkley painting is $1,275. 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 David Birdsey Walkley's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a David Birdsey Walkley painting is $3,750.
What is David Birdsey Walkley's auction record?
David Birdsey Walkley's auction record is $3,750, set in 2012.
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