Walter Gramatté (1897–1929)
Walter Gramatté is a German artist with 95 auction lots recorded since 1991, median price $1,043. 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 Gramatté is recorded as sold in 2026 for $1,082; 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 70 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Walter Gramatté work is $1,043.
The median Walter Gramatté print sells for $884 across 45 lots.
The median Walter Gramatté work on paper sells for $7,257 across 10 lots.
The median Walter Gramatté painting sells for $80,244 across 6 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) Walter Gramatté prints typically sell for $586–$1,497 (the middle half of 30 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 57 | $884‡ | $7,211‡ | 78.9% | 2026-06-05 |
| Paintings | 9 | $80,244 | $286,551 | 66.7% | 2021-06-18 |
| Works on Paper | 13 | $7,257‡ | $15,759 | 76.9% | 2024-11-30 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 4 | $121,258 | $286,551 | — | 2021-06-18 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Walter Gramatté's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (57 lots) median $884 with 78.9% sell-through. Paintings (9 lots) median $80,244, record $286,551. A typical Walter Gramatté painting sells for around 91× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 4 lots) the median is $121,258.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 30 | $586–$1,497‡ | $854‡ | $7,211‡ |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 8 | $357–$1,661‡ | $504‡ | $4,462‡ |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 10 | $3,189–$9,509‡ | $7,257‡ | $15,759 |
‡ 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 | 2008 | $286,551 |
| Paintings | 2021 | $126,416 |
| Works on Paper | 2009 | $15,759 |
| Works on Paper | 2021 | $10,355 |
| Prints & Editions | 2009 | $7,211‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2016 | $4,462‡ |
‡ 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 Gramatté worth?
Across 70 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Walter Gramatté work is $1,043. The median Walter Gramatté print sells for $884 across 45 lots. The median Walter Gramatté work on paper sells for $7,257 across 10 lots. The median Walter Gramatté painting sells for $80,244 across 6 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Walter Gramatté prints typically sell for $586–$1,497 (the middle half of 30 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 Gramatté print?
Based on 45 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Walter Gramatté print is $884. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Walter Gramatté's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Walter Gramatté print is $7,211. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
What is the average price of a Walter Gramatté work on paper?
Based on 10 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Walter Gramatté work on paper is $7,257. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Walter Gramatté's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Walter Gramatté work on paper is $15,759.
What is the average price of a small Walter Gramatté print?
Based on 30 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Walter Gramatté print (small (under 50 cm)) is $854, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is the average price of a small Walter Gramatté work on paper?
Based on 10 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Walter Gramatté work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $7,257, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Walter Gramatté's auction record?
Walter Gramatté's auction record is $286,551, set in 2008.
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