Walter Launt Palmer (1854–1932)
What is Walter Launt Palmer’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 56 auction results for Walter Launt Palmer at 13 houses since 1990. Over the last 24 months the median price was $12,700 including buyer’s premium (middle half $10,500–$40,960, n=5). The auction record is $193,000 for Winter Landscape (2007, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Winter Landscape, 1854 | Oil paint | $193,000 | Christie's | Nov 2007 |
| 2 | Snow-Bound Brook, 1854 | Oil paint | $144,000 | Christie's | May 2007 |
| 3 | Sailboats, View of Venice | Oil paint | $138,600 | Sotheby's | May 2022 |
| 4 | Pine Tree at Sunset, 1854 | Oil paint | $133,000 | Christie's | Nov 2007 |
| 5 | Waning Winter, 1854 | Oil paint | $116,500 | Christie's | Dec 2010 |
| 6 | The Upland Stream | Oil on canvas | $99,500 | Skinner (Bonhams Skinner) | May 2006 |
| 7 | Moonrise at Dusk, 1854 | Oil paint | $87,500 | Christie's | Feb 2014 |
| 8 | Winter Stream at Sunset | — | $85,000 | Sotheby's | Nov 2007 |
| 9 | Winter Sunset, 1854 | Gouache | $85,000 | Christie's | Nov 2007 |
| 10 | Tasseled Larch and Feathered Fir | — | $74,500 | Sotheby's | Dec 2008 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 35 | $21,000 |
| Works on paper | 6 | $15,525 |
| Other | 6 | $13,750 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 29 | $43,750 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 14 | $4,340 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 56 results from 13 houses · How we compute these figures
Walter Launt Palmer is an American artist with 62 auction lots recorded since 1990, median price $19,031. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by Walter Launt Palmer sold in 2026 for $40,960, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 50 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Walter Launt Palmer work is $19,031.
The median Walter Launt Palmer painting sells for $20,900 across 37 lots.
The median Walter Launt Palmer work on paper sells for $15,600 across 11 lots.
Medium (50–120 cm) Walter Launt Palmer paintings typically sell for $19,031–$61,500 (the middle half of 27 sold 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 | 42 | $20,900† | $193,000 | 88.1% | 2026-06-24 |
| Works on Paper | 14 | $15,600‡ | $90,000 | 78.6% | 2022-01-19 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 5 | $138,600 | $193,000 | — | 2022-05-24 |
† 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) | 9 | $1,342–$7,500† | $3,625† | $12,600 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 27 | $19,031–$61,500† | $40,960† | $193,000 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 8 | $12,538–$66,625‡ | $42,000‡ | $90,000 |
‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2007 | $193,000 |
| Paintings | 2007 | $144,000 |
| Works on Paper | 2005 | $90,000 |
| Works on Paper | 2007 | $85,000 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Walter Launt Palmer worth?
Across 50 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Walter Launt Palmer work is $19,031. The median Walter Launt Palmer painting sells for $20,900 across 37 lots. The median Walter Launt Palmer work on paper sells for $15,600 across 11 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Walter Launt Palmer paintings typically sell for $19,031–$61,500 (the middle half of 27 sold 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 Launt Palmer painting?
Based on 37 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Walter Launt Palmer painting is $20,900. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Walter Launt Palmer's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Walter Launt Palmer painting is $193,000.
What is the average price of a Walter Launt Palmer work on paper?
Based on 11 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Walter Launt Palmer work on paper is $15,600. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Walter Launt Palmer's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Walter Launt Palmer work on paper is $90,000.
What is the average price of a medium Walter Launt Palmer painting?
Based on 27 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Walter Launt Palmer painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $40,960, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Walter Launt Palmer's auction record?
Walter Launt Palmer's auction record is $193,000, set in 2007.
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