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# NUSSBAUM, WALTER (1913–1984)

NUSSBAUM, WALTER is an artist with 46 auction lots recorded since 2005, median price $332. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by NUSSBAUM, WALTER sold in 2021 for a hammer price of $611 (buyer's premium not included), according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a NUSSBAUM, WALTER work worth?

Across 23 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a NUSSBAUM, WALTER work is $332.

The median NUSSBAUM, WALTER painting sells for $687 across 10 lots.

The median NUSSBAUM, WALTER print sells for $77 across 7 lots.

The median NUSSBAUM, WALTER work on paper sells for $334 across 5 lots.

Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 12 | $77† | $242† | 58.3% | 2014-05-01 |
| Paintings | 21 | $687† | $3,040† | 47.6% | 2019-05-11 |
| Works on Paper | 10 | $334† | $611† | 50% | 2021-05-06 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

NUSSBAUM, WALTER's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (12 lots) median $77 with 58.3% sell-through. Paintings (21 lots) median $687, record $3,040. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $3,040 (buyer's premium not included). A typical NUSSBAUM, WALTER painting sells for around 8.9× the price of a typical print.

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 7 | $71–$134† | $77† | $242† |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 9 | $457–$892† | $664† | $1,293† |

† 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 | $3,040† |
| Paintings | 2012 | $1,293† |
| Works on Paper | 2021 | $611† |
| Works on Paper | 2016 | $454† |
| Prints & Editions | 2009 | $242† |
| Prints & Editions | 2014 | $167† |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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 NUSSBAUM, WALTER worth?

Across 23 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a NUSSBAUM, WALTER work is $332. The median NUSSBAUM, WALTER painting sells for $687 across 10 lots. The median NUSSBAUM, WALTER print sells for $77 across 7 lots. The median NUSSBAUM, WALTER work on paper sells for $334 across 5 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

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

Based on 10 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a NUSSBAUM, WALTER painting is $687. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is NUSSBAUM, WALTER's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a NUSSBAUM, WALTER painting is $3,040. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $3,040 (buyer's premium not included).

### What is the average price of a NUSSBAUM, WALTER print?

Based on 7 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a NUSSBAUM, WALTER print is $77. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is NUSSBAUM, WALTER's most expensive print?

The highest price recorded at auction for a NUSSBAUM, WALTER print is $242. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $242 (buyer's premium not included).

### What is NUSSBAUM, WALTER's auction record?

NUSSBAUM, WALTER's auction record is $3,040, set in 2005. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $3,040 (buyer's premium not included).

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Data last updated 2026-11-01. OpeningBid tracks 15,222,099 auction lots from 571 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “NUSSBAUM, WALTER auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/nussbaum-walter (updated 2026-11-01).

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.