Walter Mafli (1915–2017)
Walter Mafli is an artist with 87 auction lots recorded since 2013, median price $1,675. 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 Mafli is recorded as sold in 2026 for $2,636; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 74 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Walter Mafli work is $1,675.
The median Walter Mafli painting sells for $1,976 across 48 lots.
The median Walter Mafli work on paper sells for $1,087 across 18 lots.
The median Walter Mafli print sells for $698 across 1 lots.
Medium (50–120 cm) Walter Mafli paintings typically sell for $1,307–$2,356 (the middle half of 31 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 1 | $698† | $698† | — | 2015-06-15 |
| Paintings | 57 | $1,976† | $6,997† | 84.2% | 2026-03-05 |
| Works on Paper | 18 | $1,087† | $4,514† | — | 2025-09-11 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 4 | $6,625† | $10,782† | — | 2026-09-08 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Walter Mafli's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (1 lots) median $698. Paintings (57 lots) median $1,976, record $6,997. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $6,997 (buyer's premium not included). A typical Walter Mafli painting sells for around 2.8× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 4 lots) the median is $6,625.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 31 | $1,307–$2,356† | $1,863† | $4,798† |
| large (over 120 cm) | 14 | $1,790–$4,029† | $2,751† | $6,997† |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 18 | $752–$1,818† | $1,087† | $4,514† |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2017 | $6,997† |
| Paintings | 2026 | $6,253† |
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $4,514† |
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $3,177† |
| Prints & Editions | 2015 | $698† |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Walter Mafli worth?
Across 74 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Walter Mafli work is $1,675. The median Walter Mafli painting sells for $1,976 across 48 lots. The median Walter Mafli work on paper sells for $1,087 across 18 lots. The median Walter Mafli print sells for $698 across 1 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Walter Mafli paintings typically sell for $1,307–$2,356 (the middle half of 31 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 Mafli painting?
Based on 48 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Walter Mafli painting is $1,976. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Walter Mafli's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Walter Mafli painting is $6,997. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $6,997 (buyer's premium not included).
What is the average price of a Walter Mafli work on paper?
Based on 18 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Walter Mafli work on paper is $1,087. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Walter Mafli's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Walter Mafli work on paper is $4,514. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $4,514 (buyer's premium not included).
What is the average price of a medium Walter Mafli painting?
Based on 31 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Walter Mafli painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $1,863, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is the average price of a medium Walter Mafli work on paper?
Based on 18 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Walter Mafli work on paper (medium (50–120 cm)) is $1,087, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Walter Mafli's auction record?
Walter Mafli's auction record is $6,997, set in 2017. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $6,997 (buyer's premium not included).
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