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# WALTER PONSAERT (1924–1991)

## What is WALTER PONSAERT’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 16 auction results for WALTER PONSAERT at 1 houses since 2020. Over the last 24 months the median price was $215 including buyer’s premium (middle half $146–$317, n=12). The auction record is $894 for Compositie met rode bol 5 (2024, Galerie Bernaerts). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Compositie met rode bol 5, 1967 | Ink, red ink | $894 | Galerie Bernaerts | Nov 2024 |
| 2 | WALTER PONSAERT (1924-1991) | White painted wood | $480 | Galerie Bernaerts | Nov 2024 |
| 3 | Compositie | Indian ink and watercoloUr | $422 | Galerie Bernaerts | Jul 2024 |
| 4 | WALTER PONSAERT (1924-1991), 1953 | Oil on canvas | $374 | Galerie Bernaerts | Jan 2026 |
| 5 | Speels, 1983 | Collage/relief | $298 | Galerie Bernaerts | Feb 2025 |
| 6 | Spanning | Ink and watercolour on paper | $252 | Galerie Bernaerts | Feb 2021 |
| 7 | WALTER PONSAERT (1924-1991) | White painted wood | $247 | Galerie Bernaerts | Nov 2024 |
| 8 | Ontwaking, 1980 | Cardboard collage/relief | $244 | Galerie Bernaerts | Feb 2025 |
| 9 | Ontplooing I/ Unfolding | Oil on paper | $215 | Galerie Bernaerts | Aug 2020 |
| 10 | WALTER PONSAERT (1924-1991) | Oost-Indische inkt, aquarel | $187 | Galerie Bernaerts | Jan 2026 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Other | 6 | $245 |
| Works on paper | 7 | $156 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 8 | $245 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 8 | $171 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 16 results from 1 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


WALTER PONSAERT is an artist with 21 auction lots recorded since 2020, median price $230.

A work by WALTER PONSAERT sold in 2026 for $374, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a WALTER PONSAERT work worth?

Across 16 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a WALTER PONSAERT work is $230.

The median WALTER PONSAERT work on paper sells for $215 across 10 lots.

The median WALTER PONSAERT sculpture sells for $206 across 4 lots.

The median WALTER PONSAERT painting sells for $294 across 2 lots.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2 | $294 | $374 | — | 2026-01-28 |
| Works on Paper | 14 | $215 | $894 | 71.4% | 2026-07-10 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 5 | $206 | $480 | 80% | 2025-06-11 |

## Price by size

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 7 | $125–$337 | $187 | $894 |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2024 | $894 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2024 | $480 |
| Works on Paper | 2024 | $422 |
| Paintings | 2026 | $374 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2024 | $247 |
| Paintings | 2020 | $215 |

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 PONSAERT worth?

Across 16 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a WALTER PONSAERT work is $230. The median WALTER PONSAERT work on paper sells for $215 across 10 lots. The median WALTER PONSAERT sculpture sells for $206 across 4 lots. The median WALTER PONSAERT painting sells for $294 across 2 lots.

### What is the average price of a WALTER PONSAERT work on paper?

Based on 10 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a WALTER PONSAERT work on paper is $215.

### What is WALTER PONSAERT's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a WALTER PONSAERT work on paper is $894.

### What is WALTER PONSAERT's auction record?

WALTER PONSAERT's auction record is $894, set in 2024.

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

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “WALTER PONSAERT auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/walter-ponsaert (updated 2026-11-02).

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.