Walter Hoyle (1922–2000)
What is Walter Hoyle’s work worth?
As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 53 auction results for Walter Hoyle at 6 houses since 2008. Over the last 24 months the median price was $664 including buyer’s premium (middle half $319–$717, n=14). The auction record is $1,720 for The Boathouse; and another, Abstract design (2020, Sworders). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dieppe, 1922 | Watercolour and gouache over pencil | $1,220 | Sworders | Oct 2025 |
| 2 | ▲ Walter Hoyle (1922-2000), 1985 | Watercolour and gouache over pencil | $1,220 | Sworders | Oct 2025 |
| 3 | Trees at Fyfield, 1955 | Watercolour, ink, gouache and oil pastel | $1,031 | Sworders | Oct 2022 |
| 4 | Trees at Fyfield, 1922 | Watercolour | $1,031 | Sworders | Oct 2022 |
| 5 | French Landscape, 1922 | Watercolour and gouache | $860 | Sworders | Oct 2020 |
| 6 | French Landscape | Pen and ink, watercolour and gouache | $841 | Sworders | Oct 2020 |
| 7 | Chicken coop, 1954 | Watercolour, ink and gouache | $734 | Sworders | Mar 2026 |
| 8 | Chicken coop, 1922 | Watercolour | $723 | Sworders | Jun 2026 |
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Boathouse; and another, Abstract design, 1922 | Wood engraving | $1,720 | Sworders | Oct 2020 |
| 2 | The Boathouse; and another, Abstract design | Engraving | $1,681 | Sworders | Oct 2020 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Works on paper | 8 | $782 |
| Prints | 12 | $537 |
| Other | 11 | $378 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Small (under 50 cm) | 5 | $1,220 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 27 | $593 |
Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 53 results from 6 houses · How we compute these figures
Walter Hoyle is a British artist with 56 auction lots recorded since 2001, median price $482. 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 Hoyle sold in 2026 for $723, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Walter Hoyle on OpeningBid →What is a Walter Hoyle work worth?
Across 49 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Walter Hoyle work is $482.
The median Walter Hoyle print sells for $378 across 36 lots.
The median Walter Hoyle work on paper sells for $841 across 9 lots.
The median Walter Hoyle painting sells for $1,031 across 4 lots.
Medium (50–120 cm) Walter Hoyle prints typically sell for $248–$616 (the middle half of 31 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 | 42 | $378†‡ | $1,720 | 85.7% | 2026-06-28 |
| Paintings | 5 | $1,031† | $2,312† | 80% | 2026-03-10 |
| Works on Paper | 9 | $841† | $2,858† | — | 2026-06-20 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $2,312† | $2,858† | — | 2024-10-24 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Walter Hoyle's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (42 lots) median $378 with 85.7% sell-through. Paintings (5 lots) median $1,031, record $2,312. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $2,312 (buyer's premium not included). A typical Walter Hoyle painting sells for around 2.7× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 3 lots) the median is $2,312.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 5 | $138–$1,681† | $327† | $1,720 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 31 | $248–$616†‡ | $378†‡ | $772† |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 7 | $477–$850† | $723† | $2,858† |
† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2024 | $2,858† |
| Paintings | 2017 | $2,312† |
| Prints & Editions | 2020 | $1,720 |
| Prints & Editions | 2020 | $1,681 |
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $1,220 |
| Paintings | 2022 | $1,031 |
† 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 Hoyle worth?
Across 49 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Walter Hoyle work is $482. The median Walter Hoyle print sells for $378 across 36 lots. The median Walter Hoyle work on paper sells for $841 across 9 lots. The median Walter Hoyle painting sells for $1,031 across 4 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Walter Hoyle prints typically sell for $248–$616 (the middle half of 31 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 Hoyle print?
Based on 36 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Walter Hoyle print is $378. 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 Hoyle's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Walter Hoyle print is $1,720.
What is the average price of a medium Walter Hoyle print?
Based on 31 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Walter Hoyle print (medium (50–120 cm)) is $378, 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 Hoyle's auction record?
Walter Hoyle's auction record is $2,858, set in 2024. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $2,858 (buyer's premium not included).
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