Walter (1848–1917)
Walter is an American artist with 13 auction lots recorded since 1996, median price $1,100. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.
A work by Walter sold in 2025 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 on OpeningBid →What is a Walter work worth?
Across 11 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Walter work is $1,100.
The median Walter painting sells for $1,412 across 10 lots.
The median Walter work on paper sells for $117 across 1 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 11 | $1,412† | $7,500† | 90.9% | 2025-09-10 |
| Works on Paper | 2 | $117 | $117 | 50% | 2007-08-04 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 6 | $879–$2,606† | $1,412† | $3,335 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2024 | $7,500† |
| Paintings | 1996 | $3,335 |
| Works on Paper | 2007 | $117 |
† 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 worth?
Across 11 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Walter work is $1,100. The median Walter painting sells for $1,412 across 10 lots. The median Walter work on paper sells for $117 across 1 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is the average price of a Walter painting?
Based on 10 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Walter painting is $1,412. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Walter's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Walter painting is $7,500. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $7,500 (buyer's premium not included).
What is Walter's auction record?
Walter's auction record is $7,500, set in 2024. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $7,500 (buyer's premium not included).
See the full Walter record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
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