> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/walter-murch · updated 2026-11-01

# Walter Murch (1907–1967)

Walter Murch is a Canadian artist with 10 auction lots recorded since 2001, median price $5,000. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by Walter Murch sold in 2026 for $5,334, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Walter Murch work worth?

Across 9 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Walter Murch work is $5,000.

The median Walter Murch work on paper sells for $3,748 across 4 lots.

The median Walter Murch painting sells for $3,188 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 | $3,188 | $6,900 | — | 2024-09-27 |
| Works on Paper | 5 | $3,748† | $6,000† | 80% | 2023-07-29 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2002 | $6,900 |
| Works on Paper | 2023 | $6,000† |
| Works on Paper | 2003 | $5,310 |
| Paintings | 2021 | $5,000 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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 Murch worth?

Across 9 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Walter Murch work is $5,000. The median Walter Murch work on paper sells for $3,748 across 4 lots. The median Walter Murch painting sells for $3,188 across 4 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

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

Walter Murch's auction record is $6,900, set in 2002.

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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 Murch auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/walter-murch (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.