Martha Walter (1875–1976)
What is Martha Walter’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 76 auction results for Martha Walter at 18 houses since 1997. Over the last 24 months the median price was $8,960 including buyer’s premium (middle half $3,966–$11,025, n=7). The auction record is $266,500 for Pink Umbrella (2008, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pink Umbrella, 1875 | Pink Umbrella | $266,500 | Christie's | Sep 2008 |
| 2 | Portrait of Elizabeth Chapman, 1875 | Oil paint | $141,900 | Christie's | May 2004 |
| 3 | At the Beach | Oil on canvas | $125,000 | Freeman's Hindman | Sep 2021 |
| 4 | Gloucester Beach, 1875 | Oil paint | $95,600 | Christie's | May 2004 |
| 5 | Martha Walter (American, 1875–1976) A Day at the Beach | — | $69,300 | Freeman's Hindman | Jun 2021 |
| 6 | Coney Island on a Grey Monday Morning | Oil on canvasboard | $44,100 | Freeman's Hindman | Jun 2023 |
| 7 | Martha Walter (American, 1875–1976) Tea at the Country Club | — | $44,100 | Freeman's Hindman | Jun 2021 |
| 8 | Green Umbrella | Oil on canvasboard | $42,000 | Sotheby's | Jul 2024 |
| 9 | A Day at the Beach, circa 1918 | Oil on board | $35,000 | Freeman's Hindman | Dec 2021 |
| 10 | Getting Ready to Sail, 1875 | Oil paint | $32,500 | Christie's | Sep 2008 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Other | 7 | $22,500 |
| Paintings | 51 | $7,500 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 27 | $7,500 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 30 | $5,738 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 76 results from 18 houses · How we compute these figures
Martha Walter is an American artist with 101 auction lots recorded since 1997, median price $4,800. 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 Martha Walter sold in 2026 for $25,600, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Martha Walter on OpeningBid →What is a Martha Walter work worth?
Across 75 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Martha Walter work is $4,800.
The median Martha Walter painting sells for $4,305 across 57 lots.
The median Martha Walter work on paper sells for $3,819 across 11 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) Martha Walter paintings typically sell for $1,703–$8,960 (the middle half of 29 sold lots).
Medium (50–120 cm) Martha Walter paintings typically sell for $1,900–$18,575 (the middle half of 27 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 | 73 | $4,305†‡ | $266,500 | 78.1% | 2026-05-28 |
| Works on Paper | 14 | $3,819†‡ | $8,225 | 78.6% | 2026-09-15 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 4 | $133,450 | $266,500 | — | 2021-09-27 |
† 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) | 29 | $1,703–$8,960†‡ | $2,520†‡ | $95,600 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 27 | $1,900–$18,575†‡ | $7,500†‡ | $266,500 |
† 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) | 7 | $1,650–$4,481†‡ | $2,304†‡ | $8,225 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2008 | $266,500 |
| Paintings | 2004 | $141,900 |
| Works on Paper | 2002 | $8,225 |
| Works on Paper | 2002 | $5,975 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Martha Walter worth?
Across 75 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Martha Walter work is $4,800. The median Martha Walter painting sells for $4,305 across 57 lots. The median Martha Walter work on paper sells for $3,819 across 11 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Martha Walter paintings typically sell for $1,703–$8,960 (the middle half of 29 sold lots). Medium (50–120 cm) Martha Walter paintings typically sell for $1,900–$18,575 (the middle half of 27 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 Martha Walter painting?
Based on 57 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Martha Walter painting is $4,305. 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 Martha Walter's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Martha Walter painting is $266,500.
What is the average price of a Martha Walter work on paper?
Based on 11 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Martha Walter work on paper is $3,819. 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 Martha Walter's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Martha Walter work on paper is $8,225.
What is the average price of a small Martha Walter painting?
Based on 29 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Martha Walter painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $2,520, 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 Martha Walter painting?
Based on 27 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Martha Walter painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $7,500, 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 Martha Walter's auction record?
Martha Walter's auction record is $266,500, set in 2008.
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