Walter Langley (1852–1922)
Walter Langley is a British (modern) artist with 52 auction lots recorded since 1991, median price $10,839. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by Walter Langley sold in 2024 for $11,325, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 38 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Walter Langley work is $10,839.
The median Walter Langley work on paper sells for $10,564 across 26 lots.
The median Walter Langley painting sells for $8,257 across 14 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 18 | $8,257‡ | $39,881 | 77.8% | 2023-07-19 |
| Works on Paper | 32 | $10,564†‡ | $175,101 | 81.3% | 2025-04-29 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 8 | $4,940–$16,541 | $10,953 | $39,881 |
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 15 | $3,291–$14,070†‡ | $6,345†‡ | $26,796 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 9 | $9,803–$30,693 | $12,043 | $175,101 |
† 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 | 1999 | $175,101 |
| Works on Paper | 2000 | $57,166 |
| Paintings | 2001 | $39,881 |
| Paintings | 2010 | $37,905 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Walter Langley worth?
Across 38 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Walter Langley work is $10,839. The median Walter Langley work on paper sells for $10,564 across 26 lots. The median Walter Langley painting sells for $8,257 across 14 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 Langley work on paper?
Based on 26 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Walter Langley work on paper is $10,564. 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 Langley's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Walter Langley work on paper is $175,101.
What is the average price of a Walter Langley painting?
Based on 14 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Walter Langley painting is $8,257. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Walter Langley's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Walter Langley painting is $39,881.
What is the average price of a small Walter Langley work on paper?
Based on 15 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Walter Langley work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $6,345, 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 Langley's auction record?
Walter Langley's auction record is $175,101, set in 1999.
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