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# 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.

**1 Lionel Walden work is coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-02).

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## What is a Lionel Walden work 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.

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

## 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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Data last updated 2026-11-02. OpeningBid tracks 15,390,829 auction lots from 577 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Lionel Walden auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/lionel-walden (updated 2026-11-02).

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.