Walter Farndon (1876–1964)
Walter Farndon is an American artist with 64 auction lots recorded since 1992, median price $2,160. 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 Farndon sold in 2026 for a hammer price of $2,600 (buyer's premium not included), according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Walter Farndon on OpeningBid →What is a Walter Farndon work worth?
Across 57 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Walter Farndon work is $2,160.
The median Walter Farndon painting sells for $2,200 across 55 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) Walter Farndon paintings typically sell for $1,500–$2,998 (the middle half of 38 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 | 62 | $2,200†‡ | $26,400 | 88.7% | 2026-05-28 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $21,600 | $26,400 | — | 2007-03-09 |
† 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 38 | $1,500–$2,998†‡ | $1,840†‡ | $19,715 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 17 | $2,944–$14,000 | $8,000 | $26,400 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ 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 | 2006 | $26,400 |
| Paintings | 2006 | $21,600 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Walter Farndon worth?
Across 57 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Walter Farndon work is $2,160. The median Walter Farndon painting sells for $2,200 across 55 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Walter Farndon paintings typically sell for $1,500–$2,998 (the middle half of 38 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 Farndon painting?
Based on 55 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Walter Farndon painting is $2,200. 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 Farndon's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Walter Farndon painting is $26,400.
What is the average price of a small Walter Farndon painting?
Based on 38 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Walter Farndon painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $1,840, 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 medium Walter Farndon painting?
Based on 17 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Walter Farndon painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $8,000, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
What is Walter Farndon's auction record?
Walter Farndon's auction record is $26,400, set in 2006.
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