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# MAFLI, WALTER (1915–2017)

MAFLI, WALTER is a Swiss artist with 253 auction lots recorded since 1989, median price $1,175. 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 MAFLI, WALTER sold in 2025 for a hammer price of $6,206 (buyer's premium not included), according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a MAFLI, WALTER work worth?

Across 184 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a MAFLI, WALTER work is $1,175.

The median MAFLI, WALTER painting sells for $1,378 across 150 lots.

The median MAFLI, WALTER work on paper sells for $513 across 17 lots.

The median MAFLI, WALTER print sells for $1,406 across 2 lots.

Medium (50–120 cm) MAFLI, WALTER paintings typically sell for $1,025–$3,408 (the middle half of 102 sold lots).

Small (under 50 cm) MAFLI, WALTER paintings typically sell for $576–$1,076 (the middle half of 42 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 3 | $1,406†‡ | $2,523† | 66.7% | 2015-11-01 |
| Paintings | 201 | $1,378†‡ | $17,974† | 74.6% | 2025-11-08 |
| Works on Paper | 28 | $513† | $3,182† | 60.7% | 2023-11-11 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 11 | $7,942† | $17,974† | — | 2024-11-08 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

MAFLI, WALTER's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (3 lots) median $1,406 with 66.7% sell-through. Paintings (201 lots) median $1,378, record $17,974. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $17,974 (buyer's premium not included). At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 11 lots) the median is $7,942.

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 42 | $576–$1,076†‡ | $795†‡ | $3,636† |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 102 | $1,025–$3,408† | $1,774† | $17,974† |
| large (over 120 cm) | 6 | $6,940–$8,276† | $7,902† | $10,350† |

† 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) | 14 | $289–$618† | $472† | $1,980† |

† 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 | 2019 | $17,974† |
| Paintings | 2020 | $12,158† |
| Works on Paper | 2015 | $3,182† |
| Prints & Editions | 2015 | $2,523† |
| Works on Paper | 2022 | $1,980† |
| Prints & Editions | 2006 | $289‡ |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

‡ 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 MAFLI, WALTER worth?

Across 184 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a MAFLI, WALTER work is $1,175. The median MAFLI, WALTER painting sells for $1,378 across 150 lots. The median MAFLI, WALTER work on paper sells for $513 across 17 lots. The median MAFLI, WALTER print sells for $1,406 across 2 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) MAFLI, WALTER paintings typically sell for $1,025–$3,408 (the middle half of 102 sold lots). Small (under 50 cm) MAFLI, WALTER paintings typically sell for $576–$1,076 (the middle half of 42 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 MAFLI, WALTER painting?

Based on 150 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a MAFLI, WALTER painting is $1,378. 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 MAFLI, WALTER's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a MAFLI, WALTER painting is $17,974. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $17,974 (buyer's premium not included).

### What is the average price of a MAFLI, WALTER work on paper?

Based on 17 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a MAFLI, WALTER work on paper is $513. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is MAFLI, WALTER's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a MAFLI, WALTER work on paper is $3,182. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $3,182 (buyer's premium not included).

### What is the average price of a medium MAFLI, WALTER painting?

Based on 102 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium MAFLI, WALTER painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $1,774, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is the average price of a small MAFLI, WALTER painting?

Based on 42 sold lots, the median auction price of a small MAFLI, WALTER painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $795, 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 MAFLI, WALTER's auction record?

MAFLI, WALTER's auction record is $17,974, set in 2019. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $17,974 (buyer's premium not included).

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Data last updated 2026-11-03. OpeningBid tracks 15,596,131 auction lots from 579 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “MAFLI, WALTER auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/mafli-walter (updated 2026-11-03).

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.