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# 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.

## 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. The full sale history is in the OpeningBid app (free sign-up).

## 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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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.