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# Walter Lamb (1900–1989)

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

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 142 auction results for Walter Lamb at 8 houses since 2010. Over the last 24 months the median price was $3,449 including buyer’s premium (middle half $2,558–$5,285, n=24). The auction record is $22,950 for Four Armchairs and Circular Low Table (2023, Bonhams). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Four Armchairs and Circular Low Table, 1950 | Bronze | $22,950 | Bonhams | Mar 2023 |
| 2 | Six Armchairs and Rectangular Dining Table, 1950 | Bronze | $21,675 | Bonhams | Oct 2025 |
| 3 | Side table, model no. 1174-1823, and pair of chaises longues, model no. 1170-7400, 1823 | Bronze | $17,780 | Phillips | Jul 2023 |
| 4 | Chaise lounges model C-4700, circa 1952 | USA, c. 1952 bronze, cotton cord | $14,630 | Rago Arts | Sep 2026 |
| 5 | Circular Patio Table and Four Chairs, 1950 | Bronze | $12,800 | Bonhams | Jul 2023 |
| 6 | Two Dining Chairs, Two Armchairs and Circular Dining Table, 1950 | Bronze | $12,750 | Bonhams | Mar 2023 |
| 7 | Four Lounge Chairs and Round Coffee Table, 1950 | Bronze | $10,838 | Bonhams | Oct 2025 |
| 8 | Four Dining Chairs and Circular Dining Table, 1950 | Bronze | $10,837 | Bonhams | Mar 2023 |
| 9 | Pair of Chaise Lounges, 1950 | Bronze | $10,837 | Bonhams | Mar 2023 |
| 10 | Table and Four Chairs, 1950 | Glass | $10,837 | Bonhams | Oct 2022 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture | 57 | $3,328 |
| Other | 19 | $3,200 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 51 | $4,064 |
| Large (over 120 cm) | 22 | $2,658 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 142 results from 8 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Walter Lamb is an American artist with 153 auction lots recorded since 2010, median price $3,535. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by Walter Lamb sold in 2026 for a hammer price of $6,000 (buyer's premium not included), according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Walter Lamb work worth?

Across 142 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Walter Lamb work is $3,535.

The median Walter Lamb sculpture sells for $4,075 across 63 lots.

The median Walter Lamb painting sells for $3,060 across 2 lots.

Medium (50–120 cm) Walter Lamb sculptures typically sell for $2,104–$8,925 (the middle half of 44 sold 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2 | $3,060 | $3,570 | — | 2025-03-26 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 65 | $4,075† | $22,950 | 96.9% | 2026-09-19 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 8 | $13,715† | $22,950 | — | 2026-09-18 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

## Price by size

### Sculpture & Installation

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 44 | $2,104–$8,925† | $5,662† | $22,950 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 18 | $1,187–$4,338 | $2,713 | $21,675 |

† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2023 | $22,950 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2025 | $21,675 |
| Paintings | 2025 | $3,570 |
| Paintings | 2025 | $2,550 |

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 Lamb worth?

Across 142 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Walter Lamb work is $3,535. The median Walter Lamb sculpture sells for $4,075 across 63 lots. The median Walter Lamb painting sells for $3,060 across 2 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Walter Lamb sculptures typically sell for $2,104–$8,925 (the middle half of 44 sold lots). Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is the average price of a Walter Lamb sculpture?

Based on 63 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Walter Lamb sculpture is $4,075. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Walter Lamb's most expensive sculpture?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Walter Lamb sculpture is $22,950.

### What is the average price of a medium Walter Lamb sculpture?

Based on 44 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Walter Lamb sculpture (medium (50–120 cm)) is $5,662, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is the average price of a large Walter Lamb sculpture?

Based on 18 sold lots, the median auction price of a large Walter Lamb sculpture (large (over 120 cm)) is $2,713, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

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

Walter Lamb's auction record is $22,950, set in 2023.

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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 Lamb auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/walter-lamb-4 (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.