Walter Dorwin Teague (1883–1960)
What is Walter Dorwin Teague’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 89 auction results for Walter Dorwin Teague at 11 houses since 2003. Over the last 24 months the median price was $1,408 including buyer’s premium (middle half $812–$2,423, n=27). The auction record is $149,000 for Nocturne radio, model 1186 (2015, Wright). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nocturne radio, model 1186, 1935 | Radio | $149,000 | Wright | Nov 2015 |
| 2 | Nocturne radio, model #1186, 1936 | Chrome | $103,840 | Wright | Dec 2003 |
| 3 | Nocturne radio, 1935 | Chrome | $96,000 | Los Angeles Modern Auctions | Feb 2008 |
| 4 | Nocturne radio, model #1186, 1936 | Radio | $72,000 | Wright | Mar 2006 |
| 5 | Nocturne radio, model 1186, 1935 | Radio | $50,000 | Wright | Jun 2019 |
| 6 | Nocturne radio, model 1186, 1936 | Chrome | $40,000 | Wright | Dec 2014 |
| 7 | Nocturne, mid 1930s | Painted wood | $37,800 | Sotheby's | Dec 2021 |
| 8 | Nocturne | Mirrored blue glass, polished steel and painted wood | $30,000 | Sotheby's | Mar 2007 |
| 9 | An Important and Rare Bowl | Mold-blown and etched glass | $28,125 | Sotheby's | Dec 2012 |
| 10 | cabinet, 1930 | Lacquer | $26,400 | Wright | Dec 2005 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Other | 84 | $1,827 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 8 | $38,900 |
| Large (over 120 cm) | 7 | $4,063 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 61 | $1,375 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 89 results from 11 houses · How we compute these figures
Walter Dorwin Teague is an American artist with 115 auction lots recorded since 2002, median price $1,609. 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 Dorwin Teague sold in 2026 for $2,432, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Walter Dorwin Teague on OpeningBid →What is a Walter Dorwin Teague work worth?
Across 86 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Walter Dorwin Teague work is $1,609.
The median Walter Dorwin Teague sculpture sells for $1,016 across 10 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 16 | $1,016 | $3,835 | 62.5% | 2025-11-18 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 5 | $96,000 | $149,000 | — | 2019-06-05 |
Price by size
Sculpture & Installation
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 9 | $635–$1,375 | $826 | $3,835 |
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2004 | $3,835 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2021 | $3,500 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Walter Dorwin Teague worth?
Across 86 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Walter Dorwin Teague work is $1,609. The median Walter Dorwin Teague sculpture sells for $1,016 across 10 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 Dorwin Teague sculpture?
Based on 10 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Walter Dorwin Teague sculpture is $1,016.
What is Walter Dorwin Teague's most expensive sculpture?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Walter Dorwin Teague sculpture is $3,835.
What is Walter Dorwin Teague's auction record?
Walter Dorwin Teague's auction record is $149,000, set in 2015.
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