Walter Ernest Webster (1878–1959)
Walter Ernest Webster is a British (modern) artist with 31 auction lots recorded since 1998, median price $823. 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 Webster is recorded as sold in 2025 for $882; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Walter Ernest Webster on OpeningBid →What is a Walter Ernest Webster work worth?
Across 22 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Walter Ernest Webster work is $823.
The median Walter Ernest Webster painting sells for $1,086 across 10 lots.
The median Walter Ernest Webster work on paper sells for $542 across 9 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 | 15 | $1,086‡ | $62,851 | 66.7% | 2026-03-26 |
| Works on Paper | 11 | $542†‡ | $2,711‡ | 81.8% | 2026-01-28 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 10 | $637–$21,291‡ | $1,086‡ | $62,851 |
‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2004 | $62,851 |
| Paintings | 2019 | $52,180 |
| Works on Paper | 2002 | $2,711‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2015 | $1,371 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Walter Ernest Webster worth?
Across 22 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Walter Ernest Webster work is $823. The median Walter Ernest Webster painting sells for $1,086 across 10 lots. The median Walter Ernest Webster work on paper sells for $542 across 9 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 Ernest Webster painting?
Based on 10 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Walter Ernest Webster painting is $1,086. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Walter Ernest Webster's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Walter Ernest Webster painting is $62,851.
What is the average price of a Walter Ernest Webster work on paper?
Based on 9 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Walter Ernest Webster work on paper is $542. 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 Webster's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Walter Ernest Webster work on paper is $2,711. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
What is the average price of a medium Walter Ernest Webster painting?
Based on 10 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Walter Ernest Webster painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $1,086, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Walter Ernest Webster's auction record?
Walter Ernest Webster's auction record is $62,851, set in 2004.
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