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# Walter Iooss Jr. (b. 1943)

Walter Iooss Jr. is an American artist with 22 auction lots recorded since 2005, median price $5,250.

A work by Walter Iooss Jr. sold in 2005 for $5,250, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Walter Iooss Jr. work worth?

Across 21 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Walter Iooss Jr. work is $5,250.

The median Walter Iooss Jr. photograph sells for $5,250 across 20 lots.

The median Walter Iooss Jr. work on paper sells for $12,500 across 1 lots.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 1 | $12,500 | $12,500 | — | 2005-07-12 |
| Photography | 20 | $5,250 | $37,500 | — | 2005-07-12 |

## Price by size

### Photography

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 10 | $3,000–$7,656 | $4,188 | $18,750 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 10 | $4,312–$20,625 | $6,062 | $37,500 |

Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Photography | 2005 | $37,500 |
| Photography | 2005 | $35,000 |
| Works on Paper | 2005 | $12,500 |

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 Iooss Jr. worth?

Across 21 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Walter Iooss Jr. work is $5,250. The median Walter Iooss Jr. photograph sells for $5,250 across 20 lots. The median Walter Iooss Jr. work on paper sells for $12,500 across 1 lots.

### What is the average price of a Walter Iooss Jr. photograph?

Based on 20 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Walter Iooss Jr. photograph is $5,250.

### What is Walter Iooss Jr.'s most expensive photograph?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Walter Iooss Jr. photograph is $37,500.

### What is the average price of a small Walter Iooss Jr. photograph?

Based on 10 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Walter Iooss Jr. photograph (small (under 50 cm)) is $4,188, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

### What is the average price of a medium Walter Iooss Jr. photograph?

Based on 10 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Walter Iooss Jr. photograph (medium (50–120 cm)) is $6,062, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

### What is Walter Iooss Jr.'s auction record?

Walter Iooss Jr.'s auction record is $37,500, set in 2005.

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Data last updated 2026-11-01. OpeningBid tracks 15,222,099 auction lots from 571 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

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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.