Lionel Walden (1861–1933)
Lionel Walden is an American artist with 23 auction lots recorded since 1991, median price $1,998. 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 Lionel Walden sold in 2008 for $31,250, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 17 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Lionel Walden work is $1,998.
The median Lionel Walden painting sells for $1,998 across 13 lots.
The median Lionel Walden work on paper sells for $267 across 2 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 | 16 | $1,998†‡ | $73,438 | 81.3% | 2024-12-29 |
| Works on Paper | 2 | $267 | $267 | — | 2011-05-12 |
† 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 | $1,802–$6,268† | $3,936† | $14,340 |
† 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 | 2007 | $73,438 |
| Paintings | 2008 | $25,000 |
| Works on Paper | 2011 | $267 |
| Works on Paper | 2011 | $267 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Lionel Walden worth?
Across 17 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Lionel Walden work is $1,998. The median Lionel Walden painting sells for $1,998 across 13 lots. The median Lionel Walden work on paper sells for $267 across 2 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 Lionel Walden painting?
Based on 13 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Lionel Walden painting is $1,998. 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 Lionel Walden's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Lionel Walden painting is $73,438.
What is Lionel Walden's auction record?
Lionel Walden's auction record is $73,438, set in 2007.
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