Walter Palmer (1854–1932)
Walter Palmer is an American artist with 5 auction lots recorded since 2013, median price $1,382. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by Walter Palmer sold in 2018 for $1,464, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Walter Palmer on OpeningBid →What is a Walter Palmer work worth?
Across 4 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Walter Palmer work is $1,382.
The median Walter Palmer painting sells for $1,732 across 2 lots.
The median Walter Palmer sculpture sells for $1,300 across 1 lots.
Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
Price breakdown by category
| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 3 | $1,732 | $2,000 | 66.7% | 2018-01-27 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 1 | $1,300‡ | $1,300‡ | — | 2017-08-04 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2017 | $2,000 |
| Paintings | 2018 | $1,464 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2017 | $1,300‡ |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Walter Palmer worth?
Across 4 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Walter Palmer work is $1,382. The median Walter Palmer painting sells for $1,732 across 2 lots. The median Walter Palmer sculpture sells for $1,300 across 1 lots. Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
What is Walter Palmer's auction record?
Walter Palmer's auction record is $2,000, set in 2017.
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