> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/walter-meyer · updated 2026-11-02

# Walter Meyer (1965–2017)

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

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 75 auction results for Walter Meyer at 4 houses since 2011. Over the last 24 months the median price was $4,256 including buyer’s premium (middle half $3,105–$4,780, n=19). The auction record is $23,154 for Tiger Lilies in a Vase (2024, Strauss and Co). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tiger Lilies in a Vase, 2001 | Oil on canvas | $23,154 | Strauss and Co | Mar 2024 |
| 2 | John Rolfe, 1994 | Oil on canvas | $15,019 | Strauss and Co | Nov 2025 |
| 3 | Beach at Sunset, 2003 | Oil on canvas | $13,654 | Strauss and Co | Nov 2025 |
| 4 | Laaste Lig oor Grasvlakte (Sunset over Grass Field), 1999 | Oil on canvas | $8,658 | Strauss and Co | Mar 2024 |
| 5 | Street Scene, Lüderitz (Car on dust Road), 2003 | Oil on canvas | $7,450 | Strauss and Co | Jun 2024 |
| 6 | Namib, 2007 | Oil on canvas | $7,014 | Strauss and Co | May 2024 |
| 7 | Trees and Bushes at Sunset, 2003 | Oil on canvas | $6,254 | Strauss and Co | Jun 2025 |
| 8 | Farmshed with Windmill, 1995 | Oil on canvas | $6,246 | Strauss and Co | Jun 2017 |
| 9 | Landscape with Palm Trees, 1999 | Oil on canvas | $5,595 | Strauss and Co | Nov 2025 |
| 10 | City Lights, 1990 | Oil on canvas | $4,965 | Strauss and Co | Mar 2026 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 37 | $3,447 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Small (under 50 cm) | 11 | $3,447 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 25 | $3,379 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 75 results from 4 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Walter Meyer is a South African artist with 107 auction lots recorded since 2010, median price $3,704. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by Walter Meyer sold in 2026 for $4,256, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Walter Meyer work worth?

Across 72 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Walter Meyer work is $3,704.

The median Walter Meyer painting sells for $3,704 across 69 lots.

Medium (50–120 cm) Walter Meyer paintings typically sell for $2,591–$4,965 (the middle half of 33 sold 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 | 70 | $3,704† | $23,154 | — | 2026-07-14 |
| Works on Paper | 1 | — | — | — | 2017-06-05 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $15,019 | $23,154 | — | 2025-11-18 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 11 | $2,595–$4,488 | $3,447 | $8,658 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 33 | $2,591–$4,965† | $3,569† | $23,154 |

† 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 | 2024 | $23,154 |
| Paintings | 2025 | $15,019 |

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 Meyer worth?

Across 72 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Walter Meyer work is $3,704. The median Walter Meyer painting sells for $3,704 across 69 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Walter Meyer paintings typically sell for $2,591–$4,965 (the middle half of 33 sold lots). Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is the average price of a Walter Meyer painting?

Based on 69 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Walter Meyer painting is $3,704. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Walter Meyer's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Walter Meyer painting is $23,154.

### What is the average price of a medium Walter Meyer painting?

Based on 33 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Walter Meyer painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $3,569, 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 small Walter Meyer painting?

Based on 11 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Walter Meyer painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $3,447, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

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

Walter Meyer's auction record is $23,154, set in 2024.

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

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Walter Meyer auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/walter-meyer (updated 2026-11-02).

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.