Walter Peterhans (1897–1960)
Walter Peterhans is an American artist with 11 auction lots recorded since 1998, median price $1,108. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by Walter Peterhans sold in 2026 for $1,108, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Walter Peterhans on OpeningBid →What is a Walter Peterhans work worth?
Across 7 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Walter Peterhans work is $1,108.
The median Walter Peterhans photograph sells for $1,090 across 6 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Photography | 9 | $1,090‡ | $35,909 | 66.7% | 2026-06-05 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Price by size
Photography
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 6 | $1,043–$1,344‡ | $1,090‡ | $35,909 |
‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Photography | 2008 | $35,909 |
| Photography | 2011 | $1,423‡ |
‡ 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 Peterhans worth?
Across 7 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Walter Peterhans work is $1,108. The median Walter Peterhans photograph sells for $1,090 across 6 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Walter Peterhans's auction record?
Walter Peterhans's auction record is $35,909, set in 2008.
See the full Walter Peterhans record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
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