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# Walter Elmer Schofield (1867–1944)

## What is Walter Elmer Schofield’s work worth? {#value}

As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 47 auction results for Walter Elmer Schofield at 13 houses since 1995. Over the last 24 months the median price was $20,320 including buyer’s premium (middle half $11,948–$36,800, n=7). The auction record is $184,150 for A Stream in the Snowy Woods (2023, Sotheby's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | A Stream in the Snowy Woods, 1925 | Oil on canvas | $184,150 | Sotheby's | May 2023 |
| 2 | A Cornish Village, 1867 | Oil paint | $63,000 | Christie's | Dec 1998 |
| 3 | Winter in the Park (Blue Skies), circa 1922 | Oil on canvas | $59,850 | Freeman's Hindman | Dec 2022 |
| 4 | Sunlit Cottages by a River, 1867 | Oil paint | $52,500 | Christie's | Nov 2018 |
| 5 | Winter Stream, 1925 | Oil paint | $50,000 | Christie's | Sep 2012 |
| 6 | The Birches (The Ravine), 1922 | Oil paint | $47,880 | Christie's | Jan 2025 |
| 7 | Walter Elmer Schofield (American, 1867–1944) River in Snow | — | $47,250 | Freeman's Hindman | Jun 2021 |
| 8 | Spring | — | $43,750 | Sotheby's | Sep 2008 |
| 9 | Sunlit Coast, 1867 | Oil paint | $43,000 | Christie's | Mar 2008 |
| 10 | January Day, 1906 | Oil on canvas | $41,600 | Freeman's Hindman | Sep 2025 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 28 | $22,590 |
| Other | 12 | $9,900 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 22 | $21,410 |

Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 47 results from 13 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Walter Elmer Schofield is an American artist with 49 auction lots recorded since 1990, median price $18,800. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by Walter Elmer Schofield sold in 2025 for $20,320, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

**1 Walter Elmer Schofield work is coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-03).

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## What is a Walter Elmer Schofield work worth?

Across 41 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Walter Elmer Schofield work is $18,800.

The median Walter Elmer Schofield painting sells for $20,320 across 27 lots.

Medium (50–120 cm) Walter Elmer Schofield paintings typically sell for $9,844–$30,500 (the middle half of 20 sold 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 | 30 | $20,320† | $184,150 | 90% | 2026-09-10 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $63,000 | $184,150 | — | 2023-05-17 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 20 | $9,844–$30,500† | $19,560† | $52,500 |

† 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 | $184,150 |
| Paintings | 1998 | $63,000 |

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 Elmer Schofield worth?

Across 41 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Walter Elmer Schofield work is $18,800. The median Walter Elmer Schofield painting sells for $20,320 across 27 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Walter Elmer Schofield paintings typically sell for $9,844–$30,500 (the middle half of 20 sold 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 Elmer Schofield painting?

Based on 27 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Walter Elmer Schofield painting is $20,320. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Walter Elmer Schofield's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Walter Elmer Schofield painting is $184,150.

### What is the average price of a medium Walter Elmer Schofield painting?

Based on 20 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Walter Elmer Schofield painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $19,560, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Walter Elmer Schofield's auction record?

Walter Elmer Schofield's auction record is $184,150, set in 2023.

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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 Elmer Schofield auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/walter-elmer-schofield (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.