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# Walter J. Watson (1879–1937)

Walter J. Watson is a British (modern) artist with 17 auction lots recorded since 2009, median price $3,001. 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 J. Watson sold in 2022 for a hammer price of $6,614 (buyer's premium not included), according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

**1 Walter J. Watson work is coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-02).

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## What is a Walter J. Watson work worth?

Across 15 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Walter J. Watson work is $3,001.

The median Walter J. Watson painting sells for $3,001 across 17 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 | 17 | $3,001†‡ | $9,328 | — | 2026-06-17 |

† 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 12 | $1,312–$5,818†‡ | $3,428†‡ | $9,328 |

† 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 | 2014 | $9,328 |
| Paintings | 2022 | $6,614† |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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 J. Watson worth?

Across 15 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Walter J. Watson work is $3,001. The median Walter J. Watson painting sells for $3,001 across 17 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 J. Watson painting?

Based on 17 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Walter J. Watson painting is $3,001. 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 J. Watson's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Walter J. Watson painting is $9,328.

### What is the average price of a medium Walter J. Watson painting?

Based on 12 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Walter J. Watson painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $3,428, 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 J. Watson's auction record?

Walter J. Watson's auction record is $9,328, set in 2014.

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Data last updated 2026-11-02. OpeningBid tracks 15,390,829 auction lots from 577 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Walter J. Watson auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/walter-j-watson-2 (updated 2026-11-02).

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.