Sanford, Walter (1912–1987)
Sanford, Walter is an artist with 11 auction lots recorded since 2023, median price $650. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.
A work by Sanford, Walter sold in 2026 for a hammer price of $1,000 (buyer's premium not included), according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Sanford, Walter on OpeningBid →What is a Sanford, Walter work worth?
Across 8 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Sanford, Walter work is $650.
The median Sanford, Walter painting sells for $1,700 across 3 lots.
The median Sanford, Walter work on paper sells for $650 across 3 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 | 3 | $1,700† | $3,000† | — | 2026-02-10 |
| Works on Paper | 3 | $650† | $1,900† | — | 2025-10-18 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2025 | $3,000† |
| Works on Paper | 2023 | $1,900† |
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $650† |
| Paintings | 2026 | $400† |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Sanford, Walter worth?
Across 8 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Sanford, Walter work is $650. The median Sanford, Walter painting sells for $1,700 across 3 lots. The median Sanford, Walter work on paper sells for $650 across 3 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Sanford, Walter's auction record?
Sanford, Walter's auction record is $3,000, set in 2025. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $3,000 (buyer's premium not included).
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