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# Walter Augustus Simon (1916–1979)

Walter Augustus Simon is an American artist with 16 auction lots recorded since 2008, median price $13,035.

A work by Walter Augustus Simon sold in 2026 for $20,320, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Walter Augustus Simon work worth?

Across 4 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Walter Augustus Simon work is $13,035.

The median Walter Augustus Simon painting sells for $28,160 across 2 lots.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 6 | $28,160 | $36,000 | 33.3% | 2026-10-01 |

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2008 | $36,000 |
| Paintings | 2026 | $20,320 |

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 Walter Augustus Simon worth?

Across 4 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Walter Augustus Simon work is $13,035. The median Walter Augustus Simon painting sells for $28,160 across 2 lots.

### What is Walter Augustus Simon's auction record?

Walter Augustus Simon's auction record is $36,000, set in 2008.

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