Walter Chappell (1925–2000)
Walter Chappell is an American artist with 35 auction lots recorded since 2001, median price $637. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.
A work by Walter Chappell sold in 2026 for a hammer price of $1,100 (buyer's premium not included), according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Walter Chappell on OpeningBid →What is a Walter Chappell work worth?
Across 22 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Walter Chappell work is $637.
The median Walter Chappell photograph sells for $419 across 22 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) Walter Chappell photographs typically sell for $237–$1,955 (the middle half of 20 sold 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Photography | 33 | $419† | $8,225 | 66.7% | 2026-01-30 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Price by size
Photography
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 20 | $237–$1,955 | $419 | $8,225 |
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Photography | 2001 | $8,225 |
| Photography | 2001 | $4,700 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Walter Chappell worth?
Across 22 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Walter Chappell work is $637. The median Walter Chappell photograph sells for $419 across 22 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Walter Chappell photographs typically sell for $237–$1,955 (the middle half of 20 sold lots). Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is the average price of a Walter Chappell photograph?
Based on 22 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Walter Chappell photograph is $419. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Walter Chappell's most expensive photograph?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Walter Chappell photograph is $8,225.
What is the average price of a small Walter Chappell photograph?
Based on 20 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Walter Chappell photograph (small (under 50 cm)) is $419, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
What is Walter Chappell's auction record?
Walter Chappell's auction record is $8,750, set in 2007.
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