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# Walter Darby Bannard (1934–2016)

## What is Walter Darby Bannard’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 80 auction results for Walter Darby Bannard at 16 houses since 2003. Over the last 24 months the median price was $1,024 including buyer’s premium (middle half $239–$2,749, n=14). The auction record is $35,280 for Yellow Rose (2023, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

**Top auction records: paintings, drawings & sculpture**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Yellow Rose, 1959 | Alkyd resin and graphite on canvas | $35,280 | Christie's | Jul 2023 |
| 2 | Alby's Burgundy, 1959 | Oil on canvas | $31,250 | Christie's | Dec 2017 |
| 3 | The Plains #1, 1970 | Acrylic paint | $21,420 | Rago Arts | May 2023 |
| 4 | Young Phenix #4, 1970 | Oil on canvas | $17,640 | Sotheby's | Mar 2021 |
| 5 | The Shadow, 1964 | Acrylic paint | $17,500 | Wright | Mar 2019 |
| 6 | Zeno, 1960 | Acrylic paint | $16,510 | Rago Arts | Nov 2025 |
| 7 | Blue parlor, 1960 | Alkyd resin on canvas | $15,120 | Christie's | Jul 2023 |
| 8 | Zeno, 1960 | Acrylic on canvas | $13,000 | Wright | Nov 2025 |
| 9 | 11.7.59 #7, 1959 | Spray acrylic on paper | $11,875 | Christie's | Sep 2017 |
| 10 | Bimini, 1934 | Acrylic paint | $11,875 | Christie's | Aug 2017 |


**Median price by medium (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 64 | $5,710 |
| Prints | 11 | $191 |

**Median price by size (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 43 | $6,250 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 21 | $1,260 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 9 | $1,161 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 80 results from 16 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Walter Darby Bannard is an American artist with 101 auction lots recorded since 2001, median price $4,388. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by Walter Darby Bannard sold in 2026 for a hammer price of $11,000 (buyer's premium not included), according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Walter Darby Bannard work worth?

Across 78 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Walter Darby Bannard work is $4,388.

The median Walter Darby Bannard painting sells for $5,866 across 61 lots.

The median Walter Darby Bannard print sells for $286 across 10 lots.

The median Walter Darby Bannard work on paper sells for $300 across 1 lots.

Large (over 120 cm) Walter Darby Bannard paintings typically sell for $4,040–$10,000 (the middle half of 42 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 13 | $286 | $1,188 | 76.9% | 2025-11-19 |
| Paintings | 69 | $5,866† | $35,280 | 88.4% | 2026-10-17 |
| Works on Paper | 1 | $300 | $300 | — | 2007-11-16 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 4 | $26,335 | $35,280 | — | 2023-07-18 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

Walter Darby Bannard's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (13 lots) median $286 with 76.9% sell-through. Paintings (69 lots) median $5,866, record $35,280. A typical Walter Darby Bannard painting sells for around 21× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 4 lots) the median is $26,335.

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 9 | $126–$750 | $191 | $1,188 |

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 8 | $1,024–$2,454 | $1,274 | $11,875 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 10 | $1,592–$7,110 | $3,640 | $17,500 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 42 | $4,040–$10,000† | $6,300† | $35,280 |

† 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 | 2023 | $35,280 |
| Paintings | 2023 | $21,420 |
| Prints & Editions | 2021 | $1,188 |
| Prints & Editions | 2023 | $819 |
| Works on Paper | 2007 | $300 |

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 Darby Bannard worth?

Across 78 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Walter Darby Bannard work is $4,388. The median Walter Darby Bannard painting sells for $5,866 across 61 lots. The median Walter Darby Bannard print sells for $286 across 10 lots. The median Walter Darby Bannard work on paper sells for $300 across 1 lots. Large (over 120 cm) Walter Darby Bannard paintings typically sell for $4,040–$10,000 (the middle half of 42 sold lots). Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is the average price of a Walter Darby Bannard painting?

Based on 61 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Walter Darby Bannard painting is $5,866. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Walter Darby Bannard's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Walter Darby Bannard painting is $35,280.

### What is the average price of a Walter Darby Bannard print?

Based on 10 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Walter Darby Bannard print is $286.

### What is Walter Darby Bannard's most expensive print?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Walter Darby Bannard print is $1,188.

### What is the average price of a large Walter Darby Bannard painting?

Based on 42 sold lots, the median auction price of a large Walter Darby Bannard painting (large (over 120 cm)) is $6,300, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is the average price of a medium Walter Darby Bannard painting?

Based on 10 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Walter Darby Bannard painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $3,640, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

### What is Walter Darby Bannard's auction record?

Walter Darby Bannard's auction record is $35,280, set in 2023.

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Data last updated 2026-11-02. OpeningBid tracks 15,390,829 auction lots from 577 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.