Walter Ernest Spradbery (1889–1969)
Walter Ernest Spradbery is a British artist with 9 auction lots recorded since 2014, median price $498. 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 Ernest Spradbery sold in 2016 for $1,125, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Walter Ernest Spradbery on OpeningBid →What is a Walter Ernest Spradbery work worth?
Across 9 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Walter Ernest Spradbery work is $498.
The median Walter Ernest Spradbery print sells for $665 across 8 lots.
The median Walter Ernest Spradbery work on paper sells for $238 across 2 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 | 8 | $665‡ | $1,125 | — | 2024-11-21 |
| Works on Paper | 2 | $238† | $374 | — | 2025-03-25 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 7 | $397–$797‡ | $540‡ | $1,125 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 2016 | $1,125 |
| Prints & Editions | 2016 | $1,062 |
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $374 |
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $101† |
† 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 Ernest Spradbery worth?
Across 9 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Walter Ernest Spradbery work is $498. The median Walter Ernest Spradbery print sells for $665 across 8 lots. The median Walter Ernest Spradbery work on paper sells for $238 across 2 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 Ernest Spradbery's auction record?
Walter Ernest Spradbery's auction record is $1,125, set in 2016.
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