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# Walter Ophey (1882–1930)

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

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 96 auction results for Walter Ophey at 7 houses since 2004. Over the last 24 months the median price was $17,607 including buyer’s premium (middle half $6,955–$25,202, n=15). The auction record is $59,170 for Blumenstillleben (2020, Van Ham Kunstauktionen). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Blumenstillleben, 1915 | Öl auf Leinwand | $59,170 | Van Ham Kunstauktionen | Dec 2020 |
| 2 | Pappeln in der Sonne, 1909 | Öl auf Leinwand | $56,211 | Van Ham Kunstauktionen | Dec 2020 |
| 3 | Portrait Bernhardine Bornemann, 1909 | Portrait | $53,541 | Kunsthaus Lempertz | Jun 2021 |
| 4 | Im Hofgarten, 1915 | Oil paint | $47,800 | Kunsthaus Lempertz | Dec 2022 |
| 5 | Pappeln im Winter | Painting | $45,719 | Kunsthaus Lempertz | May 2025 |
| 6 | Dachauer Moos, 1907 | Öl auf Leinwand | $42,382 | Van Ham Kunstauktionen | Jun 2025 |
| 7 | Bach im Vorfrühling, 1908 | Painting | $38,669 | Kunsthaus Lempertz | Jun 2021 |
| 8 | Dorf(Dörfchen), 1920 | Pencil | $36,949 | Kunsthaus Lempertz | Dec 2016 |
| 9 | Ohne Titel (Öl auf Leinwand) | Öl auf Leinwand | $36,327 | Van Ham Kunstauktionen | Nov 2022 |
| 10 | Kirche mit Mondsichel, 1922 | Pencil | $34,601 | Kunsthaus Lempertz | Nov 2024 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 35 | $22,189 |
| Works on paper | 6 | $7,669 |
| Other | 10 | $5,880 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 37 | $22,106 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 16 | $7,928 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 96 results from 7 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Walter Ophey is a German artist with 118 auction lots recorded since 1992, median price $11,771. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Walter Ophey sold in 2025 for $17,607, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

**1 Walter Ophey work is coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-02).

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## What is a Walter Ophey work worth?

Across 96 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Walter Ophey work is $11,771.

The median Walter Ophey painting sells for $20,410 across 59 lots.

The median Walter Ophey work on paper sells for $5,281 across 33 lots.

The median Walter Ophey print sells for $967 across 3 lots.

Medium (50–120 cm) Walter Ophey paintings typically sell for $12,451–$26,238 (the middle half of 49 sold lots).

Small (under 50 cm) Walter Ophey work on papers typically sell for $2,483–$6,091 (the middle half of 24 sold lots).

Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 3 | $967‡ | $11,044‡ | — | 2020-12-02 |
| Paintings | 73 | $20,410‡ | $69,324‡ | 80.8% | 2025-12-05 |
| Works on Paper | 38 | $5,281‡ | $36,949 | 86.8% | 2026-06-10 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 5 | $56,211‡ | $69,324‡ | — | 2021-06-18 |

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

Walter Ophey's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (3 lots) median $967. Paintings (73 lots) median $20,410, record $69,324. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified. A typical Walter Ophey painting sells for around 21× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 5 lots) the median is $56,211.

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 8 | $8,564–$14,460‡ | $11,629‡ | $47,800 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 49 | $12,451–$26,238‡ | $21,431‡ | $69,324‡ |

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 24 | $2,483–$6,091‡ | $3,949‡ | $18,164 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 9 | $5,510–$11,898 | $6,051 | $36,949 |

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2013 | $69,324‡ |
| Paintings | 2020 | $59,170 |
| Works on Paper | 2016 | $36,949 |
| Works on Paper | 2024 | $34,601 |
| Prints & Editions | 2020 | $11,044‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2004 | $967 |

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

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 Ophey worth?

Across 96 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Walter Ophey work is $11,771. The median Walter Ophey painting sells for $20,410 across 59 lots. The median Walter Ophey work on paper sells for $5,281 across 33 lots. The median Walter Ophey print sells for $967 across 3 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Walter Ophey paintings typically sell for $12,451–$26,238 (the middle half of 49 sold lots). Small (under 50 cm) Walter Ophey work on papers typically sell for $2,483–$6,091 (the middle half of 24 sold lots). Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

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

Based on 59 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Walter Ophey painting is $20,410. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

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

The highest price recorded at auction for a Walter Ophey painting is $69,324. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

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

Based on 33 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Walter Ophey work on paper is $5,281. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

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

The highest price recorded at auction for a Walter Ophey work on paper is $36,949.

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

Based on 49 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Walter Ophey painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $21,431, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

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

Based on 24 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Walter Ophey work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $3,949, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

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

Walter Ophey's auction record is $69,324, set in 2013. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

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