Walter Emerson Baum (1884–1956)
What is Walter Emerson Baum’s work worth?
As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 165 auction results for Walter Emerson Baum at 22 houses since 1992. Over the last 24 months the median price was $3,998 including buyer’s premium (middle half $3,417–$6,393, n=10). The auction record is $68,797 for Winter Sunlight (2005, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Winter Sunlight | Oil on canvas | $68,797 | Christie's | Mar 2005 |
| 2 | Late Afternoon, 1930 | Painting | $50,800 | Sotheby's | Jan 2026 |
| 3 | Huff's Church Village, 1884 | Oil paint | $46,600 | Christie's | Mar 2008 |
| 4 | Pennsylvania Scene, circa 1930 | Oil on canvas | $44,954 | Christie's | Sep 2006 |
| 5 | Winter in Tohickon, Pennsylvania, 1884 | Oil paint | $35,000 | Christie's | Sep 2011 |
| 6 | Late Summer, 1948 | Oil on Masonite | $32,760 | Freeman's Hindman | Dec 2022 |
| 7 | Pennsylvania Scene, Easton | Oil on canvas | $32,105 | Christie's | Mar 2005 |
| 8 | Road to Town, Autumn | Oil on canvas | $30,000 | Freeman's Hindman | Dec 2021 |
| 9 | Trees in Winter, 1884 | Oil paint | $18,800 | Christie's | Feb 2002 |
| 10 | Bucks County Mill | Oil on canvas | $18,000 | Freeman's Hindman | Dec 2021 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Other | 7 | $5,985 |
| Paintings | 93 | $4,095 |
| Works on paper | 7 | $940 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 5 | $13,860 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 64 | $5,563 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 30 | $1,834 |
Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 165 results from 22 houses · How we compute these figures
Walter Emerson Baum is an American artist with 171 auction lots recorded since 1989, median price $3,388. 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 Emerson Baum sold in 2026 for a hammer price of $3,400 (buyer's premium not included), according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 146 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Walter Emerson Baum work is $3,388.
The median Walter Emerson Baum painting sells for $2,565 across 92 lots.
The median Walter Emerson Baum work on paper sells for $750 across 11 lots.
The median Walter Emerson Baum print sells for $350 across 2 lots.
Medium (50–120 cm) Walter Emerson Baum paintings typically sell for $2,238–$11,887 (the middle half of 60 sold lots).
Small (under 50 cm) Walter Emerson Baum paintings typically sell for $918–$2,200 (the middle half of 28 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 3 | $350† | $650† | 66.7% | 2020-01-30 |
| Paintings | 105 | $2,565†‡ | $70,847 | 87.6% | 2026-10-15 |
| Works on Paper | 12 | $750† | $12,613 | 91.7% | 2026-09-10 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 8 | $45,777 | $70,847 | — | 2026-01-24 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Walter Emerson Baum's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (3 lots) median $350 with 66.7% sell-through. Paintings (105 lots) median $2,565, record $70,847. A typical Walter Emerson Baum painting sells for around 7.3× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 8 lots) the median is $45,777.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 28 | $918–$2,200†‡ | $1,575†‡ | $4,780 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 60 | $2,238–$11,887†‡ | $3,870†‡ | $70,847 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 8 | $446–$940† | $646† | $1,260 |
† 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 | 2015 | $70,847 |
| Paintings | 2005 | $68,797 |
| Works on Paper | 2005 | $12,613 |
| Works on Paper | 2023 | $1,260 |
| Prints & Editions | 2018 | $650† |
| Prints & Editions | 2020 | $50† |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Walter Emerson Baum worth?
Across 146 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Walter Emerson Baum work is $3,388. The median Walter Emerson Baum painting sells for $2,565 across 92 lots. The median Walter Emerson Baum work on paper sells for $750 across 11 lots. The median Walter Emerson Baum print sells for $350 across 2 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Walter Emerson Baum paintings typically sell for $2,238–$11,887 (the middle half of 60 sold lots). Small (under 50 cm) Walter Emerson Baum paintings typically sell for $918–$2,200 (the middle half of 28 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 Emerson Baum painting?
Based on 92 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Walter Emerson Baum painting is $2,565. 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 Emerson Baum's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Walter Emerson Baum painting is $70,847.
What is the average price of a Walter Emerson Baum work on paper?
Based on 11 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Walter Emerson Baum work on paper is $750. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Walter Emerson Baum's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Walter Emerson Baum work on paper is $12,613.
What is the average price of a medium Walter Emerson Baum painting?
Based on 60 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Walter Emerson Baum painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $3,870, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. 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 small Walter Emerson Baum painting?
Based on 28 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Walter Emerson Baum painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $1,575, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. 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 Emerson Baum's auction record?
Walter Emerson Baum's auction record is $70,847, set in 2015.
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