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# Walt Kuhn (1877–1949)

## What is Walt Kuhn’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 165 auction results for Walt Kuhn at 26 houses since 1991. Over the last 24 months the median price was $6,700 including buyer’s premium (middle half $886–$71,120, n=12). The auction record is $1,590,000 for Chico in a Silk Hat (2021, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

**Top auction records: paintings, drawings & sculpture**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chico in a Silk Hat, 1948 | Oil paint | $1,590,000 | Christie's | Nov 2021 |
| 2 | Bareback Rider, 1926 | Oil paint | $396,500 | Christie's | Nov 2018 |
| 3 | Lady in Robe (The Performer), 1935 | Oil paint | $175,000 | Christie's | Nov 2018 |
| 4 | Basket of Green Apples, 1880 | Oil paint | $130,700 | Christie's | May 2004 |
| 5 | Polo Game, 1914 | Oil paint | $120,650 | Christie's | Jan 2026 |
| 6 | The Grenadier, 1930 | Oil paint | $119,700 | Christie's | Apr 2025 |
| 7 | Performer Dressing, 1944 | Painting | $101,600 | Sotheby's | Nov 2025 |
| 8 | Amalgam, 1877 | Oil paint | $98,500 | Christie's | Dec 2010 |
| 9 | Green Apples on Blue Cloth, 1943 | Oil paint | $93,750 | Christie's | Nov 2021 |
| 10 | Self Portrait, 1942 | Oil paint | $81,250 | Christie's | Nov 2018 |


**Median price by medium (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 45 | $18,750 |
| Works on paper | 66 | $1,010 |
| Prints | 30 | $730 |
| Other | 9 | $700 |

**Median price by size (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 32 | $19,455 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 101 | $1,035 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 165 results from 26 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Walt Kuhn is an American artist with 219 auction lots recorded since 1991, median price $1,250. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Walt Kuhn sold in 2026 for $10,880, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

**2 Walt Kuhn works are coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-02).

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## What is a Walt Kuhn work worth?

Across 161 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Walt Kuhn work is $1,250.

The median Walt Kuhn work on paper sells for $960 across 67 lots.

The median Walt Kuhn painting sells for $17,005 across 46 lots.

The median Walt Kuhn print sells for $600 across 38 lots.

Small (under 50 cm) Walt Kuhn work on papers typically sell for $500–$1,275 (the middle half of 55 sold lots).

Small (under 50 cm) Walt Kuhn prints typically sell for $345–$1,107 (the middle half of 28 sold lots).

Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 50 | $600†‡ | $2,500 | 76% | 2026-03-17 |
| Paintings | 56 | $17,005†‡ | $1.6M | 82.1% | 2026-10-09 |
| Works on Paper | 84 | $960†‡ | $60,960 | 79.8% | 2026-01-23 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 1 | — | — | 0% | — |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 9 | $120,650 | $1.6M | — | 2026-01-23 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

Walt Kuhn's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (50 lots) median $600 with 76% sell-through. Paintings (56 lots) median $17,005, record $1,590,000. A typical Walt Kuhn painting sells for around 28× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 9 lots) the median is $120,650.

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 28 | $345–$1,107†‡ | $524†‡ | $2,500 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 22 | $3,660–$16,120†‡ | $6,905†‡ | $81,250 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 23 | $18,125–$110,650 | $47,800 | $1.6M |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 55 | $500–$1,275†‡ | $900†‡ | $60,960 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 7 | $776–$3,625 | $3,000 | $4,800 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2021 | $1.6M |
| Paintings | 2018 | $396,500 |
| Works on Paper | 2026 | $60,960 |
| Works on Paper | 2005 | $8,225 |
| Prints & Editions | 2022 | $2,500 |
| Prints & Editions | 2023 | $2,375 |

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 Walt Kuhn worth?

Across 161 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Walt Kuhn work is $1,250. The median Walt Kuhn work on paper sells for $960 across 67 lots. The median Walt Kuhn painting sells for $17,005 across 46 lots. The median Walt Kuhn print sells for $600 across 38 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Walt Kuhn work on papers typically sell for $500–$1,275 (the middle half of 55 sold lots). Small (under 50 cm) Walt Kuhn prints typically sell for $345–$1,107 (the middle half of 28 sold lots). Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.

### What is the average price of a Walt Kuhn work on paper?

Based on 67 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Walt Kuhn work on paper is $960. Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.

### What is Walt Kuhn's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Walt Kuhn work on paper is $60,960.

### What is the average price of a Walt Kuhn painting?

Based on 46 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Walt Kuhn painting is $17,005. Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.

### What is Walt Kuhn's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Walt Kuhn painting is $1,590,000.

### What is the average price of a Walt Kuhn print?

Based on 38 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Walt Kuhn print is $600. Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.

### What is Walt Kuhn's most expensive print?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Walt Kuhn print is $2,500.

### What is the average price of a small Walt Kuhn work on paper?

Based on 55 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Walt Kuhn work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $900, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.

### What is the average price of a small Walt Kuhn print?

Based on 28 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Walt Kuhn print (small (under 50 cm)) is $524, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.

### What is Walt Kuhn's auction record?

Walt Kuhn's auction record is $1,590,000, set in 2021.

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Data last updated 2026-11-02. OpeningBid tracks 15,390,829 auction lots from 577 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Walt Kuhn auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/walt-kuhn (updated 2026-11-02).

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.