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# Walter Dorwin Teague (1883–1960)

## What is Walter Dorwin Teague’s work worth? {#value}

As of 3 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.

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

| # | 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 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Other | 84 | $1,827 |

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

| 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 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 89 results from 11 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Walter Dorwin Teague is an American artist with 119 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.

## 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. The full sale history is in the OpeningBid app (free sign-up).

## 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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Data last updated 2026-11-03. OpeningBid tracks 15,596,131 auction lots from 579 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Walter Dorwin Teague auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/walter-dorwin-teague (updated 2026-11-03).

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.