> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/walter-barratt · updated 2026-11-01

# Walter Barratt (1895–1935)

Walter Barratt is an artist with 5 auction lots recorded since 2016, median price $227. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by Walter Barratt sold in 2025 for $555, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Walter Barratt work worth?

Across 5 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Walter Barratt work is $227.

The median Walter Barratt painting sells for $193 across 3 lots.

The median Walter Barratt work on paper sells for $572 across 2 lots.

Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 3 | $193† | $227† | — | 2024-02-28 |
| Works on Paper | 2 | $572 | $589 | — | 2025-04-16 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2024 | $589 |
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $555 |
| Paintings | 2024 | $227† |
| Paintings | 2016 | $193† |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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 Barratt worth?

Across 5 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Walter Barratt work is $227. The median Walter Barratt painting sells for $193 across 3 lots. The median Walter Barratt work on paper sells for $572 across 2 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

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

Walter Barratt's auction record is $589, set in 2024.

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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 Barratt auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/walter-barratt (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.