Walter Inglis Anderson (1903–1965)
What is Walter Inglis Anderson’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 276 auction results for Walter Inglis Anderson at 8 houses since 1999. Over the last 24 months the median price was $10,625 including buyer’s premium (middle half $5,872–$13,850, n=14). The auction record is $162,000 for Study for the Mural of the History of the South (2003, Neal Auction Company). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Study for the Mural of the History of the South, 1903 | Oil on wood | $162,000 | Neal Auction Company | Dec 2003 |
| 2 | Cartoon for Mural at the United States Courthouse, Jackson, Mississippi, 1903 | Oil on wood panel affixed to masonite | $67,000 | Neal Auction Company | Jun 2005 |
| 3 | Portrait of James "Mac" McConnell Anderson, Brother of the Artist, 1903 | Oil on canvas | $61,500 | Neal Auction Company | Dec 2005 |
| 4 | Gobbler: Oldfields Series, 1903 | Watercolor | $47,000 | Neal Auction Company | Sep 2006 |
| 5 | Two Pelicans in Flight, 1903 | Watercolor and pencil on paper | $41,825 | Neal Auction Company | Sep 2011 |
| 6 | Four Blue Chickens, 1903 | Watercolor on paper affixed to canvas | $41,125 | Neal Auction Company | Dec 2005 |
| 7 | A Study for the Proposed Jackson, Mississippi Court House Mural, 1903 | Oil on trapezoidal wood panel | $36,750 | Neal Auction Company | Sep 2013 |
| 8 | New Orleans, 1903 | Watercolor and graphite on paper | $36,600 | Neal Auction Company | Apr 2021 |
| 9 | Frogs, 1903 | Watercolor and graphite on paper | $32,940 | Neal Auction Company | Sep 2024 |
| 10 | Sheep and Pine Trees, 1903 | Watercolor and pencil on paper | $31,720 | Neal Auction Company | Nov 2019 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 6 | $38,938 |
| Works on paper | 205 | $8,365 |
| Prints | 10 | $1,100 |
| Other | 26 | $1,018 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Small (under 50 cm) | 162 | $9,011 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 55 | $2,300 |
| Large (over 120 cm) | 30 | $1,256 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 276 results from 8 houses · How we compute these figures
Walter Inglis Anderson is an American artist with 327 auction lots recorded since 1999, median price $6,512. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.
A work by Walter Inglis Anderson sold in 2026 for $21,250, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Walter Inglis Anderson on OpeningBid →What is a Walter Inglis Anderson work worth?
Across 267 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Walter Inglis Anderson work is $6,512.
The median Walter Inglis Anderson work on paper sells for $9,388 across 162 lots.
The median Walter Inglis Anderson print sells for $1,100 across 78 lots.
The median Walter Inglis Anderson painting sells for $49,125 across 4 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) Walter Inglis Anderson work on papers typically sell for $5,850–$14,700 (the middle half of 149 sold lots).
Medium (50–120 cm) Walter Inglis Anderson prints typically sell for $566–$3,923 (the middle half of 42 sold 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 104 | $1,100† | $22,570 | 75% | 2026-06-05 |
| Paintings | 5 | $49,125 | $67,000 | 80% | 2021-11-20 |
| Works on Paper | 191 | $9,388† | $47,000 | 84.8% | 2026-06-05 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 14 | $36,675 | $162,000 | — | 2024-09-20 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Walter Inglis Anderson's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (104 lots) median $1,100 with 75% sell-through. Paintings (5 lots) median $49,125, record $67,000. A typical Walter Inglis Anderson painting sells for around 45× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 14 lots) the median is $36,675.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 12 | $374–$762† | $520† | $1,586 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 42 | $566–$3,923 | $1,238 | $22,570 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 24 | $820–$1,882† | $1,180† | $14,640 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 149 | $5,850–$14,700† | $9,375† | $32,940 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 7 | $29,615–$39,212 | $31,720 | $47,000 |
† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2005 | $67,000 |
| Paintings | 2005 | $61,500 |
| Works on Paper | 2006 | $47,000 |
| Works on Paper | 2011 | $41,825 |
| Prints & Editions | 2014 | $22,570 |
| Prints & Editions | 2023 | $14,640 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Walter Inglis Anderson worth?
Across 267 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Walter Inglis Anderson work is $6,512. The median Walter Inglis Anderson work on paper sells for $9,388 across 162 lots. The median Walter Inglis Anderson print sells for $1,100 across 78 lots. The median Walter Inglis Anderson painting sells for $49,125 across 4 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Walter Inglis Anderson work on papers typically sell for $5,850–$14,700 (the middle half of 149 sold lots). Medium (50–120 cm) Walter Inglis Anderson prints typically sell for $566–$3,923 (the middle half of 42 sold lots). Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is the average price of a Walter Inglis Anderson work on paper?
Based on 162 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Walter Inglis Anderson work on paper is $9,388. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Walter Inglis Anderson's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Walter Inglis Anderson work on paper is $47,000.
What is the average price of a Walter Inglis Anderson print?
Based on 78 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Walter Inglis Anderson print is $1,100. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Walter Inglis Anderson's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Walter Inglis Anderson print is $22,570.
What is the average price of a small Walter Inglis Anderson work on paper?
Based on 149 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Walter Inglis Anderson work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $9,375, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is the average price of a medium Walter Inglis Anderson print?
Based on 42 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Walter Inglis Anderson print (medium (50–120 cm)) is $1,238, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
What is Walter Inglis Anderson's auction record?
Walter Inglis Anderson's auction record is $162,000, set in 2003.
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