SCHÄLCHLI, WALTER (1907–1984)
SCHÄLCHLI, WALTER is an artist with 32 auction lots recorded since 2005, median price $158. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.
A work by SCHÄLCHLI, WALTER sold in 2024 for a hammer price of $340 (buyer's premium not included), according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View SCHÄLCHLI, WALTER on OpeningBid →What is a SCHÄLCHLI, WALTER work worth?
Across 25 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a SCHÄLCHLI, WALTER work is $158.
The median SCHÄLCHLI, WALTER painting sells for $168 across 20 lots.
The median SCHÄLCHLI, WALTER work on paper sells for $46 across 2 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 | 26 | $168† | $1,078† | 76.9% | 2024-11-09 |
| Works on Paper | 2 | $46† | $75† | — | 2009-05-01 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 16 | $61–$327† | $189† | $938† |
† 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 | 2006 | $1,078† |
| Paintings | 2011 | $938† |
| Works on Paper | 2009 | $75† |
| Works on Paper | 2007 | $18† |
† 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 SCHÄLCHLI, WALTER worth?
Across 25 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a SCHÄLCHLI, WALTER work is $158. The median SCHÄLCHLI, WALTER painting sells for $168 across 20 lots. The median SCHÄLCHLI, WALTER work on paper sells for $46 across 2 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is the average price of a SCHÄLCHLI, WALTER painting?
Based on 20 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a SCHÄLCHLI, WALTER painting is $168. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is SCHÄLCHLI, WALTER's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a SCHÄLCHLI, WALTER painting is $1,078. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $1,078 (buyer's premium not included).
What is the average price of a medium SCHÄLCHLI, WALTER painting?
Based on 16 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium SCHÄLCHLI, WALTER painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $189, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is SCHÄLCHLI, WALTER's auction record?
SCHÄLCHLI, WALTER's auction record is $1,078, set in 2006. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $1,078 (buyer's premium not included).
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