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# Wallace B. Putnam (1899–1989)

Wallace B. Putnam is an American artist with 7 auction lots recorded since 2004, median price $525. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Wallace B. Putnam sold in 2005 for $600, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Wallace B. Putnam work worth?

Across 4 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Wallace B. Putnam work is $525.

The median Wallace B. Putnam painting sells for $600 across 3 lots.

The median Wallace B. Putnam work on paper sells for $110 across 1 lots.

Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 5 | $600 | $2,585 | 60% | 2005-06-09 |
| Works on Paper | 3 | $110‡ | $110‡ | 33.3% | 2013-01-26 |

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2004 | $2,585 |
| Paintings | 2005 | $600 |
| Works on Paper | 2013 | $110‡ |

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

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 Wallace B. Putnam worth?

Across 4 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Wallace B. Putnam work is $525. The median Wallace B. Putnam painting sells for $600 across 3 lots. The median Wallace B. Putnam work on paper sells for $110 across 1 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Wallace B. Putnam's auction record?

Wallace B. Putnam's auction record is $2,585, set in 2004.

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

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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.