Walter (1842–1906)
Walter is an American artist with 10 auction lots recorded since 2003, median price $1,196. 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 sold in 2009 for $2,440, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Walter on OpeningBid →What is a Walter work worth?
Across 8 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Walter work is $1,196.
The median Walter work on paper sells for $1,196 across 8 lots.
The median Walter painting sells for $770 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 | 1 | $770 | $770 | — | 2011-01-28 |
| Works on Paper | 10 | $1,196†‡ | $2,937 | 80% | 2025-10-19 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Price by size
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 8 | $643–$2,372†‡ | $1,196†‡ | $2,937 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2007 | $2,937 |
| Works on Paper | 2009 | $2,440 |
| Paintings | 2011 | $770 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Walter worth?
Across 8 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Walter work is $1,196. The median Walter work on paper sells for $1,196 across 8 lots. The median Walter painting sells for $770 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's auction record?
Walter's auction record is $2,937, set in 2007.
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