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# Walter Barker (1921–2004)

Walter Barker is an American artist with 8 auction lots recorded since 2020, median price $1,875.

A work by Walter Barker sold in 2021 for $1,875, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Walter Barker work worth?

Across 8 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Walter Barker work is $1,875.

The median Walter Barker painting sells for $1,875 across 8 lots.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 8 | $1,875 | $8,125 | — | 2021-11-16 |

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 7 | $1,375–$1,882 | $1,875 | $5,250 |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2020 | $8,125 |
| Paintings | 2020 | $5,250 |

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 Barker worth?

Across 8 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Walter Barker work is $1,875. The median Walter Barker painting sells for $1,875 across 8 lots.

### What is Walter Barker's auction record?

Walter Barker's auction record is $8,125, set in 2020.

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

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Walter Barker auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/walter-barker (updated 2026-11-01).

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.