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# Walter Frederick Osborne (1859–1903)

## What is Walter Frederick Osborne’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 134 auction results for Walter Frederick Osborne at 10 houses since 1994. Over the last 24 months the median price was $1,574 including buyer’s premium (middle half $1,151–$9,516, n=11). The auction record is $1,155,771 for In the Garden, Castlewood Avenue (2001, James Adam Salesrooms). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

**Top auction records: paintings, drawings & sculpture**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | In the Garden, Castlewood Avenue, 1901 | Oil on canvas | $1,155,771 | James Adam Salesrooms | Dec 2001 |
| 2 | Driving a Bargain, 1883 | Oil on canvas | $722,300 | James Adam Salesrooms | May 2002 |
| 3 | By the Sea, Portmarnock | Oil on canvas | $647,855 | James Adam Salesrooms | Dec 2002 |
| 4 | Life in Connemara, a Market Day, 1898 | Oil paint | $622,228 | Christie's | Jul 2021 |
| 5 | In St Stephen's Green, 1895 | Oil paint | $414,818 | Christie's | Jul 2021 |
| 6 | Beneath St. Jacques, Antwerp, 1882 | Oil Painting | $375,000 | James Adam Salesrooms | Dec 1997 |
| 7 | Milking Time, 1892 | Oil on canvas | $320,060 | James Adam Salesrooms | Dec 2001 |
| 8 | Counting the Flock, 1885 | Oil on board | $239,910 | James Adam Salesrooms | May 2018 |
| 9 | A Grey Morning in a Breton Farmyard, 1942 | Oil on canvas | $161,900 | James Adam Salesrooms | May 2013 |
| 10 | When the boats come in, 1859 | Oil on canvas | $153,901 | Bonhams | Mar 2017 |


**Median price by medium (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 52 | $41,533 |
| Works on paper | 10 | $8,365 |
| Other | 17 | $1,290 |
| Prints | 9 | $1,012 |

**Median price by size (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 14 | $240,980 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 69 | $6,743 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 134 results from 10 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Walter Frederick Osborne is an Irish artist with 167 auction lots recorded since 1994, median price $16,278. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by Walter Frederick Osborne sold in 2026 for a hammer price of $33,516 (buyer's premium not included), according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Walter Frederick Osborne work worth?

Across 131 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Walter Frederick Osborne work is $16,278.

The median Walter Frederick Osborne painting sells for $41,533 across 68 lots.

The median Walter Frederick Osborne work on paper sells for $1,574 across 37 lots.

The median Walter Frederick Osborne print sells for $1,146 across 3 lots.

Small (under 50 cm) Walter Frederick Osborne paintings typically sell for $13,826–$61,825 (the middle half of 48 sold lots).

Small (under 50 cm) Walter Frederick Osborne work on papers typically sell for $836–$3,990 (the middle half of 36 sold lots).

Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 3 | $1,146 | $1,506 | — | 2012-12-04 |
| Paintings | 90 | $41,533† | $1.2M | 75.6% | 2026-06-12 |
| Works on Paper | 42 | $1,574† | $24,876 | 88.1% | 2026-06-12 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 25 | $161,900† | $1.2M | — | 2024-05-29 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

Walter Frederick Osborne's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (3 lots) median $1,146. Paintings (90 lots) median $41,533, record $1,155,771. A typical Walter Frederick Osborne painting sells for around 36× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 25 lots) the median is $161,900.

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 48 | $13,826–$61,825† | $36,018† | $239,910 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 16 | $53,630–$466,671† | $163,279† | $1.2M |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 36 | $836–$3,990† | $1,452† | $24,876 |

† 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 | 2001 | $1.2M |
| Paintings | 2002 | $722,300 |
| Works on Paper | 2012 | $24,876 |
| Works on Paper | 2015 | $23,667 |
| Prints & Editions | 2012 | $1,506 |
| Prints & Editions | 2012 | $1,146 |

The highest recorded result in each medium. The full sale history is in the OpeningBid app (free sign-up).

## Frequently asked questions

### What is a Walter Frederick Osborne worth?

Across 131 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Walter Frederick Osborne work is $16,278. The median Walter Frederick Osborne painting sells for $41,533 across 68 lots. The median Walter Frederick Osborne work on paper sells for $1,574 across 37 lots. The median Walter Frederick Osborne print sells for $1,146 across 3 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Walter Frederick Osborne paintings typically sell for $13,826–$61,825 (the middle half of 48 sold lots). Small (under 50 cm) Walter Frederick Osborne work on papers typically sell for $836–$3,990 (the middle half of 36 sold lots). Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is the average price of a Walter Frederick Osborne painting?

Based on 68 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Walter Frederick Osborne painting is $41,533. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Walter Frederick Osborne's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Walter Frederick Osborne painting is $1,155,771.

### What is the average price of a Walter Frederick Osborne work on paper?

Based on 37 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Walter Frederick Osborne work on paper is $1,574. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Walter Frederick Osborne's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Walter Frederick Osborne work on paper is $24,876.

### What is the average price of a small Walter Frederick Osborne painting?

Based on 48 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Walter Frederick Osborne painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $36,018, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is the average price of a small Walter Frederick Osborne work on paper?

Based on 36 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Walter Frederick Osborne work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $1,452, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Walter Frederick Osborne's auction record?

Walter Frederick Osborne's auction record is $1,155,771, set in 2001.

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Data last updated 2026-11-02. OpeningBid tracks 15,390,829 auction lots from 577 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

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Historical auction data, not investment advice. Prices are premium-inclusive USD where the buyer's premium is recorded. Figures marked † are hammer prices (buyer's premium not included); ‡ marks a price whose basis is not yet verified. Non-USD results are converted at the sale month's rate.