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# Walter Gropius (1883–1969)

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

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 25 auction results for Walter Gropius at 12 houses since 2006. Over the last 24 months the median price was $3,437 including buyer’s premium (middle half $1,101–$4,826, n=6). The auction record is $52,550 for Pair of chairs, designed for Dr. Keysselitz, Marburg (2014, Phillips). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pair of chairs, designed for Dr. Keysselitz, Marburg | Leather | $52,550 | Phillips | Apr 2014 |
| 2 | Closett/Waschraum, Faguswerke, Alfeld/Leine, 1923 | Cartes-de-visite | $8,086 | Kunsthaus Lempertz | Dec 2025 |
| 3 | Pair of Corner Cabinets, 1883 | Mahogany, walnut, brass | $5,670 | Christie's | May 2009 |
| 4 | Armchairs model W199, 1951 | Oak | $5,250 | Wright | Jun 2022 |
| 5 | Armchairs model W199, 1951 | Birch | $4,826 | Los Angeles Modern Auctions | Jan 2026 |
| 6 | Armchairs model W199, set of eight, 1951 | Birch | $4,826 | Wright | Jan 2026 |
| 7 | doorhandles, 1922 | Cartridge brass | $3,750 | Wright | Oct 2009 |
| 8 | Fifteen pairs of door handles with strike plates, designed by Walter Gropius 1923, | — | $3,202 | Dorotheum | Nov 2017 |
| 9 | door handles, two pairs, 1922 | Cartridge brass | $2,625 | Wright | Jul 2011 |
| 10 | Group of 8 door handles, 1923 | Door handles | $2,450 | Los Angeles Modern Auctions | Dec 2009 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Other | 18 | $2,249 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 5 | $5,250 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 13 | $1,096 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 25 results from 12 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Walter Gropius is an American artist with 42 auction lots recorded since 2006, median price $1,865. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by Walter Gropius sold in 2026 for $2,048, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

**1 Walter Gropius work is coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-02).

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## What is a Walter Gropius work worth?

Across 25 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Walter Gropius work is $1,865.

The median Walter Gropius sculpture sells for $1,096 across 2 lots.

The median Walter Gropius photograph sells for $8,086 across 1 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 4 | $1,096† | $1,682† | 50% | 2011-12-06 |
| Photography | 3 | $8,086 | $8,086 | 33.3% | 2025-12-03 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Photography | 2025 | $8,086 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2011 | $1,682† |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2006 | $510 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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 Gropius worth?

Across 25 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Walter Gropius work is $1,865. The median Walter Gropius sculpture sells for $1,096 across 2 lots. The median Walter Gropius photograph sells for $8,086 across 1 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Walter Gropius's auction record?

Walter Gropius's auction record is $52,550, set in 2014.

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

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Walter Gropius auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/walter-gropius (updated 2026-11-02).

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.