Horace Walpole (1717–1797)
Horace Walpole is an English artist with 17 auction lots recorded since 2007, median price $434. 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 Horace Walpole is recorded as sold in 2024 for $494; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Horace Walpole on OpeningBid →What is a Horace Walpole work worth?
Across 14 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Horace Walpole work is $434.
The median Horace Walpole photograph sells for $8,276 across 4 lots.
The median Horace Walpole print sells for $257 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 | 4 | $257† | $4,527 | — | 2015-06-04 |
| Photography | 5 | $8,276 | $25,406 | 80% | 2019-12-04 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Photography | 2011 | $25,406 |
| Photography | 2014 | $15,884 |
| Prints & Editions | 2015 | $4,527 |
| Prints & Editions | 2011 | $408† |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Horace Walpole worth?
Across 14 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Horace Walpole work is $434. The median Horace Walpole photograph sells for $8,276 across 4 lots. The median Horace Walpole print sells for $257 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 Horace Walpole's auction record?
Horace Walpole's auction record is $25,406, set in 2011.
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