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# RETZLAFF, ERNST CARL WALTER (1898–1976)

RETZLAFF, ERNST CARL WALTER is a German artist with 9 auction lots recorded since 2010, median price $427. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by RETZLAFF, ERNST CARL WALTER sold in 2015 for a hammer price of $485 (buyer's premium not included), according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a RETZLAFF, ERNST CARL WALTER work worth?

Across 5 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a RETZLAFF, ERNST CARL WALTER work is $427.

The median RETZLAFF, ERNST CARL WALTER painting sells for $427 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 9 | $427† | $1,185† | 55.6% | 2017-11-21 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 5 | $154–$485† | $427† | $1,185† |

† 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 | 2012 | $1,185† |
| Paintings | 2015 | $485† |

† 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 RETZLAFF, ERNST CARL WALTER worth?

Across 5 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a RETZLAFF, ERNST CARL WALTER work is $427. The median RETZLAFF, ERNST CARL WALTER painting sells for $427 across 5 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is RETZLAFF, ERNST CARL WALTER's auction record?

RETZLAFF, ERNST CARL WALTER's auction record is $1,185, set in 2012. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $1,185 (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, “RETZLAFF, ERNST CARL WALTER auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/retzlaff-ernst-carl-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.