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# 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.

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

## 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.

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Data last updated 2026-11-03. OpeningBid tracks 15,596,131 auction lots from 579 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.