Walter MacEwen (1860–1943)
What is Walter MacEwen’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 9 auction results for Walter MacEwen at 5 houses since 2005. Over the last 24 months the median price was $1,664 including buyer’s premium (middle half $1,280–$2,032, n=5). The auction record is $52,326 for Le Jeune Fille Au Coffret À Bijoux (2020, Sotheby's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Le Jeune Fille Au Coffret À Bijoux | Oil on canvas | $52,326 | Sotheby's | May 2020 |
| 2 | Dutch Interior, 1860 | Oil paint | $38,400 | Christie's | May 2005 |
| 3 | The Interlude | — | $28,125 | Sotheby's | Oct 2008 |
| 4 | The Notary | Oil on canvas | $14,400 | Sotheby's | Feb 2025 |
| 5 | Before the Mirror | Oil on canvas | $8,813 | Skinner (Bonhams Skinner) | Mar 2006 |
| 6 | Gossiping | Oil on canvas | $2,032 | John Moran Auctioneers | Feb 2026 |
| 7 | Belle of 1810 | Pastel on paper | $1,664 | Freeman's Hindman | Dec 2025 |
| 8 | Lady Before a Mirror (Contemplation) | Pastel on paper | $1,280 | Freeman's Hindman | Dec 2025 |
| 9 | Woman with Red Hair | Pastel on paper | $1,152 | Freeman's Hindman | Dec 2025 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 5 | $14,400 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 7 | $2,032 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 9 results from 5 houses · How we compute these figures
Walter MacEwen is an American artist with 11 auction lots recorded since 2005, median price $5,422.
A work by Walter MacEwen sold in 2025 for $14,400, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 8 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Walter MacEwen work is $5,422.
The median Walter MacEwen painting sells for $14,400 across 5 lots.
The median Walter MacEwen work on paper sells for $1,280 across 3 lots.
Price breakdown by category
| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 6 | $14,400 | $52,326 | 83.3% | 2026-02-04 |
| Works on Paper | 3 | $1,280 | $1,664 | — | 2025-12-10 |
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2020 | $52,326 |
| Paintings | 2005 | $38,400 |
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $1,664 |
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $1,280 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Walter MacEwen worth?
Across 8 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Walter MacEwen work is $5,422. The median Walter MacEwen painting sells for $14,400 across 5 lots. The median Walter MacEwen work on paper sells for $1,280 across 3 lots.
What is Walter MacEwen's auction record?
Walter MacEwen's auction record is $52,326, set in 2020.
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