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# Walter MacEwen (1860–1943)

## What is Walter MacEwen’s work worth? {#value}

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.

**Top auction records: paintings, drawings & sculpture**

| # | 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 |


**Median price by medium (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 5 | $14,400 |

**Median price by size (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| 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](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


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.

**1 Walter MacEwen work is coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-02).

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## What is a Walter MacEwen work 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.

## 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. The full sale history is in the OpeningBid app (free sign-up).

## 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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Data last updated 2026-11-02. OpeningBid tracks 15,390,829 auction lots from 577 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

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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.