Walter Franklin Lansil (1846–1925)
Walter Franklin Lansil is an American artist with 59 auction lots recorded since 1988, median price $1,400. 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 Franklin Lansil is recorded as sold in 2019 for $1,600; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 53 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Walter Franklin Lansil work is $1,400.
The median Walter Franklin Lansil painting sells for $1,415 across 52 lots.
The median Walter Franklin Lansil work on paper sells for $543 across 2 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) Walter Franklin Lansil paintings typically sell for $576–$1,622 (the middle half of 27 sold lots).
Medium (50–120 cm) Walter Franklin Lansil paintings typically sell for $1,225–$4,312 (the middle half of 24 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 | 58 | $1,415†‡ | $8,500 | 89.7% | 2023-07-15 |
| Works on Paper | 2 | $543 | $851 | — | 2012-09-07 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $8,473† | $8,500 | — | 2014-02-23 |
† 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) | 27 | $576–$1,622†‡ | $1,035†‡ | $8,473† |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 24 | $1,225–$4,312†‡ | $2,558†‡ | $8,500 |
† 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 | 2014 | $8,500 |
| Paintings | 2005 | $8,473† |
| Works on Paper | 2012 | $851 |
| Works on Paper | 2003 | $235 |
† 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 Franklin Lansil worth?
Across 53 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Walter Franklin Lansil work is $1,400. The median Walter Franklin Lansil painting sells for $1,415 across 52 lots. The median Walter Franklin Lansil work on paper sells for $543 across 2 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Walter Franklin Lansil paintings typically sell for $576–$1,622 (the middle half of 27 sold lots). Medium (50–120 cm) Walter Franklin Lansil paintings typically sell for $1,225–$4,312 (the middle half of 24 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 Franklin Lansil painting?
Based on 52 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Walter Franklin Lansil painting is $1,415. 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 Franklin Lansil's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Walter Franklin Lansil painting is $8,500.
What is the average price of a small Walter Franklin Lansil painting?
Based on 27 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Walter Franklin Lansil painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $1,035, 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 Franklin Lansil painting?
Based on 24 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Walter Franklin Lansil painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $2,558, 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 Franklin Lansil's auction record?
Walter Franklin Lansil's auction record is $8,500, set in 2014.
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