Walter Dettmann (1914–1984)
Walter Dettmann is a German artist with 8 auction lots recorded since 2005, median price $777. 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 Dettmann is recorded as sold in 2023 for $975; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Walter Dettmann on OpeningBid →What is a Walter Dettmann work worth?
Across 3 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Walter Dettmann work is $777.
The median Walter Dettmann painting sells for $715 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 3 | $715†‡ | $777‡ | — | 2026-01-12 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2005 | $777‡ |
| Paintings | 2026 | $715‡ |
‡ 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 Dettmann worth?
Across 3 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Walter Dettmann work is $777. The median Walter Dettmann painting sells for $715 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 Walter Dettmann's auction record?
Walter Dettmann's auction record is $975, set in 2023. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
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