James Walter Folger (1851–1918)
James Walter Folger is an American artist with 6 auction lots recorded since 2000, median price $6,500. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by James Walter Folger is recorded as sold in 2008 for $7,000; 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 James Walter Folger on OpeningBid →What is a James Walter Folger work worth?
Across 6 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a James Walter Folger work is $6,500.
The median James Walter Folger painting sells for $6,000 across 5 lots.
The median James Walter Folger sculpture sells for $179,171 across 1 lots.
Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
Price breakdown by category
| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 5 | $6,000‡ | $13,536 | — | 2024-07-26 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 1 | $179,171 | $179,171 | — | 2008-01-17 |
‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 5 | $1,610–$7,000‡ | $6,000‡ | $13,536 |
‡ 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 | 2008 | $179,171 |
| Paintings | 2008 | $13,536 |
| Paintings | 2008 | $7,000‡ |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a James Walter Folger worth?
Across 6 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a James Walter Folger work is $6,500. The median James Walter Folger painting sells for $6,000 across 5 lots. The median James Walter Folger sculpture sells for $179,171 across 1 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is James Walter Folger's auction record?
James Walter Folger's auction record is $179,171, set in 2008.
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