KREBS, WALTER (1900–1965)
KREBS, WALTER is a Swiss artist with 191 auction lots recorded since 2004, median price $426. 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 KREBS, WALTER sold in 2025 for a hammer price of $472 (buyer's premium not included), according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 155 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a KREBS, WALTER work is $426.
The median KREBS, WALTER painting sells for $474 across 70 lots.
The median KREBS, WALTER work on paper sells for $305 across 41 lots.
Medium (50–120 cm) KREBS, WALTER paintings typically sell for $328–$690 (the middle half of 61 sold lots).
Medium (50–120 cm) KREBS, WALTER work on papers typically sell for $262–$571 (the middle half of 31 sold 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 | 85 | $474†‡ | $2,432† | 82.4% | 2025-05-10 |
| Works on Paper | 49 | $305† | $884† | 83.7% | 2025-05-10 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 8 | $1,236† | $2,432† | — | 2021-05-07 |
† 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 8 | $114–$584† | $363† | $803† |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 61 | $328–$690†‡ | $481†‡ | $2,432† |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 10 | $121–$241† | $191† | $347† |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 31 | $262–$571† | $408† | $884† |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2005 | $2,432† |
| Paintings | 2012 | $1,831† |
| Works on Paper | 2020 | $884† |
| Works on Paper | 2016 | $858† |
† 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 KREBS, WALTER worth?
Across 155 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a KREBS, WALTER work is $426. The median KREBS, WALTER painting sells for $474 across 70 lots. The median KREBS, WALTER work on paper sells for $305 across 41 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) KREBS, WALTER paintings typically sell for $328–$690 (the middle half of 61 sold lots). Medium (50–120 cm) KREBS, WALTER work on papers typically sell for $262–$571 (the middle half of 31 sold 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 KREBS, WALTER painting?
Based on 70 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a KREBS, WALTER painting is $474. 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 KREBS, WALTER's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a KREBS, WALTER painting is $2,432. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $2,432 (buyer's premium not included).
What is the average price of a KREBS, WALTER work on paper?
Based on 41 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a KREBS, WALTER work on paper is $305. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is KREBS, WALTER's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a KREBS, WALTER work on paper is $884. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $884 (buyer's premium not included).
What is the average price of a medium KREBS, WALTER painting?
Based on 61 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium KREBS, WALTER painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $481, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. 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 medium KREBS, WALTER work on paper?
Based on 31 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium KREBS, WALTER work on paper (medium (50–120 cm)) is $408, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is KREBS, WALTER's auction record?
KREBS, WALTER's auction record is $2,432, set in 2005. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $2,432 (buyer's premium not included).
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