Walt Whitman (1819–1892)
Walt Whitman is an American artist with 20 auction lots recorded since 2003, median price $2,622.
A work by Walt Whitman sold in 2019 for $87,500, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Walt Whitman on OpeningBid →What is a Walt Whitman work worth?
Across 16 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Walt Whitman work is $2,622.
The median Walt Whitman photograph sells for $46,250 across 2 lots.
The median Walt Whitman print sells for $2,745 across 1 lots.
The median Walt Whitman work on paper sells for $3,120 across 1 lots.
Price breakdown by category
| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 1 | $2,745 | $2,745 | — | 2009-12-15 |
| Works on Paper | 1 | $3,120 | $3,120 | — | 2017-11-14 |
| Photography | 2 | $46,250 | $87,500 | — | 2019-06-27 |
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Photography | 2019 | $87,500 |
| Photography | 2016 | $5,000 |
| Works on Paper | 2017 | $3,120 |
| Prints & Editions | 2009 | $2,745 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Walt Whitman worth?
Across 16 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Walt Whitman work is $2,622. The median Walt Whitman photograph sells for $46,250 across 2 lots. The median Walt Whitman print sells for $2,745 across 1 lots. The median Walt Whitman work on paper sells for $3,120 across 1 lots.
What is Walt Whitman's auction record?
Walt Whitman's auction record is $87,500, set in 2019.
See the full Walt Whitman record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
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