Walter Hugh Paton (1828–1895)
Walter Hugh Paton is a Scottish artist with 4 auction lots recorded since 2006, median price $637. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by Walter Hugh Paton sold in 2025 for $637, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 3 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Walter Hugh Paton work is $637.
The median Walter Hugh Paton work on paper sells for $250 across 6 lots.
The median Walter Hugh Paton painting sells for $1,899 across 1 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 1 | $1,899‡ | $1,899‡ | — | 2006-10-18 |
| Works on Paper | 6 | $250†‡ | $1,621 | — | 2025-04-24 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Price by size
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 6 | $110–$556†‡ | $250†‡ | $1,621 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ 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 | 2006 | $1,899‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2012 | $1,621 |
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $637 |
‡ 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 Hugh Paton worth?
Across 3 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Walter Hugh Paton work is $637. The median Walter Hugh Paton work on paper sells for $250 across 6 lots. The median Walter Hugh Paton painting sells for $1,899 across 1 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 Walter Hugh Paton's auction record?
Walter Hugh Paton's auction record is $1,899, set in 2006. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
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