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# Walter Lantz (1900–1994)

Walter Lantz is an American artist with 8 auction lots recorded since 2002, median price $81. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Walter Lantz sold in 2016 for $480, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Walter Lantz work worth?

Across 4 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Walter Lantz work is $81.

The median Walter Lantz print sells for $262 across 2 lots.

Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 2 | $262‡ | $480 | — | 2022-02-03 |
| Works on Paper | 5 | — | — | 0% | — |

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 2016 | $480 |
| Prints & Editions | 2022 | $45‡ |

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

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 Lantz worth?

Across 4 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Walter Lantz work is $81. The median Walter Lantz print sells for $262 across 2 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

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

Walter Lantz's auction record is $480, set in 2016.

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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 Lantz auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/walter-lantz (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.