Walter Bayes (1869–1956)
Walter Bayes is a British (modern) artist with 27 auction lots recorded since 1998, median price $2,048. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by Walter Bayes sold in 2023 for $5,288, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Walter Bayes on OpeningBid →What is a Walter Bayes work worth?
Across 22 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Walter Bayes work is $2,048.
The median Walter Bayes painting sells for $2,180 across 14 lots.
The median Walter Bayes work on paper sells for $1,213 across 3 lots.
Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
Price breakdown by category
| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 17 | $2,180‡ | $6,575 | 82.4% | 2025-10-07 |
| Works on Paper | 4 | $1,213 | $1,381 | 75% | 2018-01-24 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 7 | $1,651–$4,371 | $2,293 | $6,575 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 5 | $2,067–$3,390‡ | $2,763‡ | $3,530 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2009 | $6,575 |
| Paintings | 2023 | $5,288 |
| Works on Paper | 2018 | $1,381 |
| Works on Paper | 2013 | $1,045 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Walter Bayes worth?
Across 22 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Walter Bayes work is $2,048. The median Walter Bayes painting sells for $2,180 across 14 lots. The median Walter Bayes work on paper sells for $1,213 across 3 lots. Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
What is the average price of a Walter Bayes painting?
Based on 14 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Walter Bayes painting is $2,180. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Walter Bayes's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Walter Bayes painting is $6,575.
What is Walter Bayes's auction record?
Walter Bayes's auction record is $8,418, set in 2022. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $8,418 (buyer's premium not included).
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