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# Walter Lambert

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

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 354 auction results for Walter Lambert at 6 houses since 2000. Over the last 24 months the median price was $4,533 including buyer’s premium (middle half $3,300–$6,033, n=14). The auction record is $20,160 for Chaise lounges model C-4700 (2023, Los Angeles Modern Auctions). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chaise lounges model C-4700, 1952 | Bronze | $20,160 | Los Angeles Modern Auctions | Jul 2023 |
| 2 | pair of Sleigh chairs, model C5720 with ottomans, model C5726, 1952 | Bronze | $19,375 | Wright | Mar 2012 |
| 3 | Chaise lounges model C-4700, 1952 | Bronze | $17,640 | Wright | Feb 2023 |
| 4 | Group of arm lounge chairs (4), 1950 | Arm lounge chairs | $17,400 | Los Angeles Modern Auctions | Dec 2008 |
| 5 | Side tables, pair, 1955 | Bronze | $16,510 | Los Angeles Modern Auctions | Jul 2025 |
| 6 | Armchairs model C-1700A, 1952 | Bronze | $16,380 | Wright | Feb 2023 |
| 7 | Dining chairs (8), 1950 | Dining chairs | $15,600 | Los Angeles Modern Auctions | Jun 2009 |
| 8 | Rare lounge chairs, set of three, 1952 | Leather | $15,000 | Wright | Oct 2020 |
| 9 | Sleigh chairs model C-5720, 1950 | Bronze | $14,410 | Wright | Feb 2023 |
| 10 | Chairs, 1952 | Bronze | $13,000 | Los Angeles Modern Auctions | Dec 2022 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture | 167 | $4,375 |
| Other | 182 | $3,941 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 82 | $4,375 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 254 | $3,855 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 7 | $3,000 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 354 results from 6 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Walter Lambert is an English artist with 381 auction lots recorded since 2000, median price $4,063.

A work by Walter Lambert sold in 2025 for $16,510, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Walter Lambert work worth?

Across 352 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Walter Lambert work is $4,063.

The median Walter Lambert sculpture sells for $4,375 across 169 lots.

The median Walter Lambert work on paper sells for $120 across 2 lots.

Medium (50–120 cm) Walter Lambert sculptures typically sell for $2,508–$6,128 (the middle half of 138 sold lots).

Large (over 120 cm) Walter Lambert sculptures typically sell for $2,969–$6,250 (the middle half of 24 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2 | $120† | $203† | — | 2015-01-28 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 180 | $4,375 | $20,160 | 93.9% | 2025-11-20 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 18 | $13,705 | $20,160 | — | 2025-07-17 |

† 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) | 138 | $2,508–$6,128 | $4,000 | $20,160 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 24 | $2,969–$6,250 | $4,688 | $9,100 |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2023 | $20,160 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2012 | $19,375 |
| Works on Paper | 2014 | $203† |
| Works on Paper | 2015 | $38† |

† 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 Lambert worth?

Across 352 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Walter Lambert work is $4,063. The median Walter Lambert sculpture sells for $4,375 across 169 lots. The median Walter Lambert work on paper sells for $120 across 2 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Walter Lambert sculptures typically sell for $2,508–$6,128 (the middle half of 138 sold lots). Large (over 120 cm) Walter Lambert sculptures typically sell for $2,969–$6,250 (the middle half of 24 sold lots). Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

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

Based on 169 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Walter Lambert sculpture is $4,375.

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

The highest price recorded at auction for a Walter Lambert sculpture is $20,160.

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

Based on 138 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Walter Lambert sculpture (medium (50–120 cm)) is $4,000, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

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

Based on 24 sold lots, the median auction price of a large Walter Lambert sculpture (large (over 120 cm)) is $4,688, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

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

Walter Lambert's auction record is $20,160, 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 Lambert auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/walter-lambert (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.