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# Walter Mattern (1892–1946)

Walter Mattern is an American artist with 5 auction lots recorded since 2017, median price $1,143. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by Walter Mattern sold in 2024 for $1,143, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Walter Mattern work worth?

Across 5 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Walter Mattern work is $1,143.

The median Walter Mattern painting sells for $1,022 across 4 lots.

Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 4 | $1,022† | $1,375 | — | 2024-11-12 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2017 | $1,375 |
| Paintings | 2024 | $1,143 |

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 Mattern worth?

Across 5 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Walter Mattern work is $1,143. The median Walter Mattern painting sells for $1,022 across 4 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Walter Mattern's auction record?

Walter Mattern's auction record is $1,512, set in 2023.

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Data last updated 2026-11-01. OpeningBid tracks 15,222,099 auction lots from 571 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Walter Mattern auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/walter-mattern (updated 2026-11-01).

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.