Walter Lofthouse Dean (1854–1912)
Walter Lofthouse Dean is an American artist with 33 auction lots recorded since 1988, median price $1,122. 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 Lofthouse Dean sold in 2026 for $5,625, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Walter Lofthouse Dean on OpeningBid →What is a Walter Lofthouse Dean work worth?
Across 32 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Walter Lofthouse Dean work is $1,122.
The median Walter Lofthouse Dean painting sells for $1,200 across 33 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 | 34 | $1,200†‡ | $5,625 | 97.1% | 2026-05-03 |
† 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) | 13 | $770–$1,650 | $825 | $5,625 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 17 | $1,007–$1,880†‡ | $1,528†‡ | $3,760 |
† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2026 | $5,625 |
| Paintings | 2007 | $3,760 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Walter Lofthouse Dean worth?
Across 32 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Walter Lofthouse Dean work is $1,122. The median Walter Lofthouse Dean painting sells for $1,200 across 33 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 Lofthouse Dean painting?
Based on 33 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Walter Lofthouse Dean painting is $1,200. 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 Lofthouse Dean's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Walter Lofthouse Dean painting is $5,625.
What is the average price of a medium Walter Lofthouse Dean painting?
Based on 17 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Walter Lofthouse Dean painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $1,528, 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 the average price of a small Walter Lofthouse Dean painting?
Based on 13 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Walter Lofthouse Dean painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $825, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
What is Walter Lofthouse Dean's auction record?
Walter Lofthouse Dean's auction record is $5,625, set in 2026.
See the full Walter Lofthouse Dean record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
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