Walter Blackman (1847–1928)
Walter Blackman is an American artist with 15 auction lots recorded since 2000, median price $1,348. 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 Blackman sold in 2025 for $1,397, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Walter Blackman on OpeningBid →What is a Walter Blackman work worth?
Across 13 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Walter Blackman work is $1,348.
The median Walter Blackman painting sells for $1,397 across 12 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 | 13 | $1,397†‡ | $7,188‡ | 92.3% | 2026-02-12 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 9 | $1,300–$3,738†‡ | $1,700†‡ | $7,188‡ |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ 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 | 2003 | $7,188‡ |
| Paintings | 2007 | $4,062 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Walter Blackman worth?
Across 13 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Walter Blackman work is $1,348. The median Walter Blackman painting sells for $1,397 across 12 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 Blackman painting?
Based on 12 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Walter Blackman painting is $1,397. 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 Walter Blackman's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Walter Blackman painting is $7,188. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
What is Walter Blackman's auction record?
Walter Blackman's auction record is $7,188, set in 2003. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
See the full Walter Blackman record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
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