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# Walter Oltmann (b. 1960)

Walter Oltmann is a South African artist with 54 auction lots recorded since 2013, median price $755.

A work by Walter Oltmann sold in 2024 for $2,614, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Walter Oltmann work worth?

Across 35 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Walter Oltmann work is $755.

The median Walter Oltmann print sells for $436 across 14 lots.

The median Walter Oltmann work on paper sells for $2,314 across 11 lots.

The median Walter Oltmann sculpture sells for $2,940 across 6 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 14 | $436 | $814 | — | 2024-12-02 |
| Works on Paper | 11 | $2,314 | $2,603 | — | 2026-04-20 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 6 | $2,940 | $3,267 | — | 2024-11-12 |

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2024 | $3,267 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2024 | $2,614 |
| Works on Paper | 2024 | $2,603 |
| Works on Paper | 2024 | $2,314 |
| Prints & Editions | 2016 | $814 |
| Prints & Editions | 2024 | $467 |

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 Oltmann worth?

Across 35 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Walter Oltmann work is $755. The median Walter Oltmann print sells for $436 across 14 lots. The median Walter Oltmann work on paper sells for $2,314 across 11 lots. The median Walter Oltmann sculpture sells for $2,940 across 6 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is the average price of a Walter Oltmann print?

Based on 14 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Walter Oltmann print is $436.

### What is Walter Oltmann's most expensive print?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Walter Oltmann print is $814.

### What is the average price of a Walter Oltmann work on paper?

Based on 11 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Walter Oltmann work on paper is $2,314.

### What is Walter Oltmann's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Walter Oltmann work on paper is $2,603.

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

Walter Oltmann's auction record is $3,267, set in 2024.

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