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# Walter Jacob (1893–1964)

Walter Jacob is a German artist with 20 auction lots recorded since 1992, median price $4,511.

A work by Walter Jacob sold in 2019 for $8,443, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Walter Jacob work worth?

Across 9 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Walter Jacob work is $4,511.

The median Walter Jacob painting sells for $8,443 across 5 lots.

The median Walter Jacob work on paper sells for $650 across 3 lots.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 3 | — | — | 0% | — |
| Paintings | 11 | $8,443 | $17,905 | 45.5% | 2019-06-05 |
| Works on Paper | 3 | $650 | $1,700 | — | 1995-12-05 |

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2014 | $17,905 |
| Paintings | 2004 | $8,699 |
| Works on Paper | 1994 | $1,700 |
| Works on Paper | 1994 | $650 |

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 Jacob worth?

Across 9 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Walter Jacob work is $4,511. The median Walter Jacob painting sells for $8,443 across 5 lots. The median Walter Jacob work on paper sells for $650 across 3 lots.

### What is the average price of a Walter Jacob painting?

Based on 5 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Walter Jacob painting is $8,443.

### What is Walter Jacob's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Walter Jacob painting is $17,905.

### What is Walter Jacob's auction record?

Walter Jacob's auction record is $56,677, set in 2004.

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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.