Walter Griffin (1861–1935)
Walter Griffin is an American artist with 27 auction lots recorded since 1989, median price $971. 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 Griffin sold in 2018 for a hammer price of $3,000 (buyer's premium not included), according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Walter Griffin on OpeningBid →What is a Walter Griffin work worth?
Across 16 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Walter Griffin work is $971.
The median Walter Griffin painting sells for $3,738 across 8 lots.
The median Walter Griffin work on paper sells for $949 across 5 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 | 1 | — | — | 0% | — |
| Paintings | 14 | $3,738†‡ | $17,625 | 57.1% | 2025-12-16 |
| Works on Paper | 8 | $949 | $7,475 | 62.5% | 2011-12-11 |
† 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) | 6 | $3,019–$14,531† | $5,212† | $17,625 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 5 | $550–$990 | $949 | $7,475 |
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2006 | $17,625 |
| Paintings | 2006 | $17,625 |
| Works on Paper | 2001 | $7,475 |
| Works on Paper | 1989 | $990 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Walter Griffin worth?
Across 16 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Walter Griffin work is $971. The median Walter Griffin painting sells for $3,738 across 8 lots. The median Walter Griffin work on paper sells for $949 across 5 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 Griffin painting?
Based on 8 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Walter Griffin painting is $3,738. 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 Griffin's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Walter Griffin painting is $17,625.
What is Walter Griffin's auction record?
Walter Griffin's auction record is $17,625, set in 2006.
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