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# 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.

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

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

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “SCHÄLCHLI, WALTER auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/schalchli-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.