Walter Hunt (1861–1941)
Walter Hunt is a British (modern) artist with 28 auction lots recorded since 2005, median price $5,175. 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 Hunt is recorded as sold in 2026 for $9,500; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Walter Hunt on OpeningBid →What is a Walter Hunt work worth?
Across 17 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Walter Hunt work is $5,175.
The median Walter Hunt painting sells for $4,857 across 16 lots.
The median Walter Hunt work on paper sells for $765 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 | 22 | $4,857†‡ | $26,250 | 72.7% | 2026-04-10 |
| Works on Paper | 2 | $765 | $765 | 50% | 2007-10-03 |
† 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 8 | $2,618–$4,187†‡ | $3,646†‡ | $5,494‡ |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 7 | $6,944–$9,776‡ | $9,500‡ | $26,250 |
† 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 | 2012 | $26,250 |
| Paintings | 2021 | $9,776‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2007 | $765 |
‡ 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 Hunt worth?
Across 17 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Walter Hunt work is $5,175. The median Walter Hunt painting sells for $4,857 across 16 lots. The median Walter Hunt work on paper sells for $765 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 the average price of a Walter Hunt painting?
Based on 16 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Walter Hunt painting is $4,857. 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 Hunt's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Walter Hunt painting is $26,250.
What is Walter Hunt's auction record?
Walter Hunt's auction record is $26,250, set in 2012.
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