Walter Joseph Phillips, Canadian (1884–1963)
What is Walter Joseph Phillips, Canadian’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 26 auction results for Walter Joseph Phillips, Canadian at 1 houses since 2015. Over the last 24 months the median price was $2,193 including buyer’s premium (middle half $786–$9,736, n=11). The auction record is $43,936 for RIVER CROSSING (2025, Waddingtons). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | RIVER CROSSING, circa 1940 | Watercolour and graphite on heavy wove paper laid on paperboa | $43,936 | Waddingtons | Nov 2025 |
| 2 | NORMAN BAY, LAKE OF THE WOODS, CA. 1920, 1920 | Watercolour on strong wove paper initialed lower right 8.25 x | $14,422 | Waddingtons | May 2026 |
| 3 | THREE BATHERS, 1923 | Watercolour on wove paper laid on card signed and dated lower | $14,422 | Waddingtons | May 2026 |
| 4 | UNTITLED (BARNS), 1955 | Watercolour on paper signed and dated "55" lower left sheet 1 | $5,049 | Waddingtons | Oct 2025 |
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | LAKE OF THE WOODS, 1931 | Woodcut in colours on Goyu paper signed, from the unnu | $2,620 | Waddingtons | Apr 2026 |
| 2 | SUNSET, LAKE OF THE WOODS, PLATE 1 FROM THE CANADIAN SCENE, 1928 | Woodcut in colours on Goyu paper, with full margins si | $2,193 | Waddingtons | Apr 2026 |
| 3 | A Winnipeg Street, Snowbound [Boulet 104], 1927 | Woodcut on Japan paper monogrammed in print | $1,346 | Waddingtons | Apr 2024 |
| 4 | JOHN | Woodcut in colours on wove paper signed and numbered “ | $1,194 | Waddingtons | Oct 2025 |
| 5 | Mount Cathedral and Mount Stephen, 1928 | Woodcut on Japon paper | $1,181 | Waddingtons | Oct 2016 |
| 6 | The Waterfront, Alert Bay, 1928 | Woodcut on Goyu paper signed with initials in the plat | $1,167 | Waddingtons | Apr 2024 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Prints | 10 | $1,174 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Small (under 50 cm) | 11 | $1,181 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 26 results from 1 houses · How we compute these figures
Walter Joseph Phillips, Canadian is a Canadian artist with 26 auction lots recorded since 2015, median price $1,270.
A work by Walter Joseph Phillips, Canadian sold in 2026 for $14,422, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Walter Joseph Phillips, Canadian on OpeningBid →What is a Walter Joseph Phillips, Canadian work worth?
Across 26 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Walter Joseph Phillips, Canadian work is $1,270.
The median Walter Joseph Phillips, Canadian print sells for $1,174 across 21 lots.
The median Walter Joseph Phillips, Canadian work on paper sells for $14,422 across 4 lots.
Price breakdown by category
| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 21 | $1,174 | $2,620 | — | 2026-04-30 |
| Works on Paper | 4 | $14,422 | $43,936 | — | 2026-05-28 |
| Photography | 1 | — | — | — | 2015-03-10 |
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 12 | $791–$1,278 | $1,174 | $2,620 |
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $43,936 |
| Works on Paper | 2026 | $14,422 |
| Prints & Editions | 2026 | $2,620 |
| Prints & Editions | 2026 | $2,193 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Walter Joseph Phillips, Canadian worth?
Across 26 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Walter Joseph Phillips, Canadian work is $1,270. The median Walter Joseph Phillips, Canadian print sells for $1,174 across 21 lots. The median Walter Joseph Phillips, Canadian work on paper sells for $14,422 across 4 lots.
What is the average price of a Walter Joseph Phillips, Canadian print?
Based on 21 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Walter Joseph Phillips, Canadian print is $1,174.
What is Walter Joseph Phillips, Canadian's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Walter Joseph Phillips, Canadian print is $2,620.
What is the average price of a small Walter Joseph Phillips, Canadian print?
Based on 12 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Walter Joseph Phillips, Canadian print (small (under 50 cm)) is $1,174, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
What is Walter Joseph Phillips, Canadian's auction record?
Walter Joseph Phillips, Canadian's auction record is $43,936, set in 2025.
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