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# Walter Joseph Phillips (1884–1963)

## What is Walter Joseph Phillips’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 247 auction results for Walter Joseph Phillips at 16 houses since 1991. Over the last 24 months the median price was $1,224 including buyer’s premium (middle half $767–$2,683, n=14). The auction record is $85,906 for Norman Bay, Lake of the Woods (2022, Waddingtons). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

**Top auction records: paintings, drawings & sculpture**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Norman Bay, Lake of the Woods, 1916 | Watercolour on card signed and dated 13 ins x 15.25 ins | $85,906 | Waddingtons | Jun 2022 |
| 2 | LEAF OF GOLD | Watercolour signed sheet 15 ins x 21.75 ins | $17,844 | Waddingtons | May 2019 |

**Top auction records: prints & editions**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Karlukwees, B. C., 1929 | Woodcut printed in colors, 1929 | $44,450 | Sotheby's | Oct 2023 |
| 2 | York Boat on Lake Winnipeg, 1930 | Colour woodcut on paper | $22,746 | Cowley Abbott Fine Art Auction House | May 2024 |
| 3 | Mamalilicoola, British Columbia, 1928 | Woodcut printed in colors, 1928 | $19,050 | Sotheby's | Oct 2023 |
| 4 | Mamalilicoola, British Columbia, 1884 | Woodcut in colors, on Japon paper | $16,380 | Christie's | Apr 2009 |
| 5 | York Boat on Lake Winnipeg, 1930 | Woodcut printed in colors, 1930 | $15,240 | Sotheby's | Oct 2023 |
| 6 | TEN CANADIAN COLOUR PRINTS | Woodcuts, printed in colours each signed and numbered | $12,634 | Waddingtons | May 2012 |
| 7 | INDIAN DAYS, BANFF | Woodcut signed in the margin 10 ins x 15.25 ins | $11,408 | Waddingtons | Jun 2013 |
| 8 | York Boat on Lake Winnipeg, 1884 | Woodcut in colors, laid Japon paper | $8,820 | Christie's | Apr 2009 |

**Median price by medium (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Works on paper | 7 | $1,875 |
| Prints | 56 | $1,410 |

**Median price by size (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Small (under 50 cm) | 59 | $1,365 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 247 results from 16 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Walter Joseph Phillips is a Canadian artist with 248 auction lots recorded since 1991, median price $1,639. 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 Joseph Phillips sold in 2026 for $3,921, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

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

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## What is a Walter Joseph Phillips work worth?

Across 245 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Walter Joseph Phillips work is $1,639.

The median Walter Joseph Phillips print sells for $1,430 across 217 lots.

The median Walter Joseph Phillips work on paper sells for $5,447 across 22 lots.

Small (under 50 cm) Walter Joseph Phillips prints typically sell for $742–$2,750 (the middle half of 73 sold 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 220 | $1,430†‡ | $44,450 | — | 2026-10-29 |
| Works on Paper | 22 | $5,447†‡ | $85,906 | — | 2022-06-09 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 4 | $33,598 | $85,906 | — | 2024-05-30 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 73 | $742–$2,750†‡ | $1,293†‡ | $44,450 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 6 | $3,794–$6,405†‡ | $5,437†‡ | $85,906 |

† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2022 | $85,906 |
| Prints & Editions | 2023 | $44,450 |
| Prints & Editions | 2024 | $22,746 |
| Works on Paper | 2019 | $17,844 |

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 Joseph Phillips worth?

Across 245 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Walter Joseph Phillips work is $1,639. The median Walter Joseph Phillips print sells for $1,430 across 217 lots. The median Walter Joseph Phillips work on paper sells for $5,447 across 22 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Walter Joseph Phillips prints typically sell for $742–$2,750 (the middle half of 73 sold 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 Joseph Phillips print?

Based on 217 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Walter Joseph Phillips print is $1,430. 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 Joseph Phillips's most expensive print?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Walter Joseph Phillips print is $44,450.

### What is the average price of a Walter Joseph Phillips work on paper?

Based on 22 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Walter Joseph Phillips work on paper is $5,447. 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 Joseph Phillips's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Walter Joseph Phillips work on paper is $85,906.

### What is the average price of a small Walter Joseph Phillips print?

Based on 73 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Walter Joseph Phillips print (small (under 50 cm)) is $1,293, 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 Joseph Phillips's auction record?

Walter Joseph Phillips's auction record is $85,906, set in 2022.

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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 Joseph Phillips auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/walter-joseph-phillips (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.