Walter Becker (1893–1984)
Walter Becker is a German artist with 26 auction lots recorded since 1992, median price $2,240. 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 Becker sold in 2017 for $7,366, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 19 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Walter Becker work is $2,240.
The median Walter Becker painting sells for $3,315 across 8 lots.
The median Walter Becker work on paper sells for $2,310 across 8 lots.
The median Walter Becker print sells for $300 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 4 | $300† | $300† | 75% | 2023-07-13 |
| Paintings | 13 | $3,315‡ | $31,227 | 61.5% | 2017-12-07 |
| Works on Paper | 8 | $2,310 | $2,520 | — | 2010-04-23 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Walter Becker's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (4 lots) median $300 with 75% sell-through. Paintings (13 lots) median $3,315, record $31,227. A typical Walter Becker painting sells for around 11× the price of a typical print.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 8 | $1,819–$7,246‡ | $3,315‡ | $31,227 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 7 | $1,638–$2,450 | $2,380 | $2,520 |
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2007 | $31,227 |
| Paintings | 2017 | $7,366 |
| Works on Paper | 2005 | $2,520 |
| Works on Paper | 2005 | $2,520 |
| Prints & Editions | 2023 | $300† |
| Prints & Editions | 2015 | $300† |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Walter Becker worth?
Across 19 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Walter Becker work is $2,240. The median Walter Becker painting sells for $3,315 across 8 lots. The median Walter Becker work on paper sells for $2,310 across 8 lots. The median Walter Becker print sells for $300 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 Becker painting?
Based on 8 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Walter Becker painting is $3,315. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Walter Becker's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Walter Becker painting is $31,227.
What is Walter Becker's auction record?
Walter Becker's auction record is $31,227, set in 2007.
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