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# Walter Langhammer (1905–1976)

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

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 48 auction results for Walter Langhammer at 11 houses since 2005. Over the last 24 months the median price was $33,736 including buyer’s premium (middle half $21,397–$43,048, n=6). The auction record is $62,872 for Untitled (2025, AstaGuru Auction House). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Untitled, 1950 | Oil on canvas | $62,872 | AstaGuru Auction House | Dec 2025 |
| 2 | Gateway of India, 2004 | Oil on canvas | $56,035 | Pundole's | Oct 2024 |
| 3 | Barken am Zattere | Oil on canvas | $43,306 | Saffronart | Sep 2025 |
| 4 | Untitled (Street scene), 1905 | Painting | $42,271 | Bonhams | Dec 2024 |
| 5 | Untitled (Banganga Tank and Walkeshwar Temples, Bombay), 1905 | Oil paint | $25,200 | Christie's | Mar 2025 |
| 6 | REST, 1950 | Oil on board | $24,023 | Prinseps | Oct 2023 |
| 7 | Hamnen i Mumbai, 1950 | Olja på duk | $20,130 | Bukowskis | May 2025 |
| 8 | Untitled (Venice) | Oil on canvas | $18,068 | Saffronart | Jun 2025 |
| 9 | Untitled (Still Life), 1940 | Oil paint | $15,040 | Christie's | Jun 2018 |
| 10 | Untitled (Kashmir Landscape), 1940 | Oil paint | $11,875 | Christie's | Sep 2019 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 29 | $8,910 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 27 | $9,720 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 6 | $6,957 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 48 results from 11 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Walter Langhammer is an Austrian artist with 49 auction lots recorded since 2005, median price $7,500. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by Walter Langhammer sold in 2025 for $62,872, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Walter Langhammer work worth?

Across 47 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Walter Langhammer work is $7,500.

The median Walter Langhammer painting sells for $7,215 across 37 lots.

The median Walter Langhammer work on paper sells for $5,059 across 5 lots.

Medium (50–120 cm) Walter Langhammer paintings typically sell for $2,330–$15,040 (the middle half of 33 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 | 37 | $7,215† | $56,035 | — | 2025-09-27 |
| Works on Paper | 5 | $5,059† | $8,750 | — | 2024-09-11 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $56,035 | $62,872 | — | 2025-12-14 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 33 | $2,330–$15,040† | $6,930† | $56,035 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 5 | $4,800–$7,560† | $5,059† | $8,750 |

† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2024 | $56,035 |
| Paintings | 2025 | $43,306 |
| Works on Paper | 2005 | $8,750 |
| Works on Paper | 2006 | $7,560 |

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 Langhammer worth?

Across 47 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Walter Langhammer work is $7,500. The median Walter Langhammer painting sells for $7,215 across 37 lots. The median Walter Langhammer work on paper sells for $5,059 across 5 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Walter Langhammer paintings typically sell for $2,330–$15,040 (the middle half of 33 sold lots). Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is the average price of a Walter Langhammer painting?

Based on 37 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Walter Langhammer painting is $7,215. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Walter Langhammer's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Walter Langhammer painting is $56,035.

### What is the average price of a medium Walter Langhammer painting?

Based on 33 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Walter Langhammer painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $6,930, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

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

Walter Langhammer's auction record is $62,872, set in 2025.

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Data last updated 2026-11-01. OpeningBid tracks 15,222,099 auction lots from 571 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Walter Langhammer auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/walter-langhammer (updated 2026-11-01).

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.