> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/sanford-walter · updated 2026-11-01

# 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.

## 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. The full sale history is in the OpeningBid app (free sign-up).

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

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Sanford, Walter auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/sanford-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.