Samuel Walters (1811–1882)
Samuel Walters is a British (modern) artist with 27 auction lots recorded since 1996, median price $4,500. 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 Samuel Walters sold in 2026 for $7,680, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Samuel Walters on OpeningBid →What is a Samuel Walters work worth?
Across 21 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Samuel Walters work is $4,500.
The median Samuel Walters painting sells for $5,000 across 16 lots.
The median Samuel Walters print sells for $275 across 5 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 | 6 | $275†‡ | $764 | 83.3% | 2024-04-25 |
| Paintings | 20 | $5,000†‡ | $39,622 | 80% | 2026-08-07 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Samuel Walters's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (6 lots) median $275 with 83.3% sell-through. Paintings (20 lots) median $5,000, record $39,622. A typical Samuel Walters painting sells for around 18× the price of a typical print.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 13 | $2,307–$8,750†‡ | $5,500†‡ | $39,622 |
† 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 | 2014 | $39,622 |
| Paintings | 2018 | $37,500 |
| Prints & Editions | 2003 | $764 |
| Prints & Editions | 1999 | $371 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Samuel Walters worth?
Across 21 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Samuel Walters work is $4,500. The median Samuel Walters painting sells for $5,000 across 16 lots. The median Samuel Walters print sells for $275 across 5 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 Samuel Walters painting?
Based on 16 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Samuel Walters painting is $5,000. 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 Samuel Walters's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Samuel Walters painting is $39,622.
What is the average price of a medium Samuel Walters painting?
Based on 13 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Samuel Walters painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $5,500, 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 Samuel Walters's auction record?
Samuel Walters's auction record is $39,622, set in 2014.
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