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# Walter Beach Humphrey (1892–1966)

Walter Beach Humphrey is an American artist with 7 auction lots recorded since 1999, median price $1,619. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Walter Beach Humphrey sold in 2019 for $2,750, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Walter Beach Humphrey work worth?

Across 6 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Walter Beach Humphrey work is $1,619.

The median Walter Beach Humphrey painting sells for $2,375 across 5 lots.

The median Walter Beach Humphrey work on paper sells for $863 across 1 lots.

Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 5 | $2,375‡ | $3,105‡ | — | 2019-05-22 |
| Works on Paper | 1 | $863 | $863 | — | 1999-05-14 |

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2008 | $3,105‡ |
| Paintings | 2019 | $2,750 |
| Works on Paper | 1999 | $863 |

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

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 Beach Humphrey worth?

Across 6 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Walter Beach Humphrey work is $1,619. The median Walter Beach Humphrey painting sells for $2,375 across 5 lots. The median Walter Beach Humphrey work on paper sells for $863 across 1 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Walter Beach Humphrey's auction record?

Walter Beach Humphrey's auction record is $3,105, set in 2008. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

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