> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/walter-koch · updated 2026-11-03

# Walter Koch (1902–2002)

Walter Koch is an Austrian artist with 18 auction lots recorded since 1992, median price $1,680. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by Walter Koch sold in 2026 for $7,128, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Walter Koch work worth?

Across 15 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Walter Koch work is $1,680.

The median Walter Koch print sells for $2,340 across 14 lots.

The median Walter Koch work on paper sells for $735 across 1 lots.

Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 16 | $2,340† | $9,499 | 87.5% | 2026-05-21 |
| Paintings | 1 | — | — | 0% | — |
| Works on Paper | 1 | $735† | $735† | — | 2007-05-01 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 11 | $812–$3,450† | $1,375† | $6,080 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 2015 | $9,499 |
| Prints & Editions | 2026 | $7,128 |
| Works on Paper | 2007 | $735† |

† 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 Koch worth?

Across 15 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Walter Koch work is $1,680. The median Walter Koch print sells for $2,340 across 14 lots. The median Walter Koch work on paper sells for $735 across 1 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is the average price of a Walter Koch print?

Based on 14 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Walter Koch print is $2,340. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Walter Koch's most expensive print?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Walter Koch print is $9,499.

### What is the average price of a medium Walter Koch print?

Based on 11 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Walter Koch print (medium (50–120 cm)) is $1,375, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

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

Walter Koch's auction record is $9,499, set in 2015.

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Data last updated 2026-11-03. OpeningBid tracks 15,596,131 auction lots from 579 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Walter Koch auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/walter-koch (updated 2026-11-03).

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.