> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/walter-price · updated 2026-11-02

# Walter Price (b. 1989)

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

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 34 auction results for Walter Price at 6 houses since 2011. Over the last 24 months the median price was $6,400 including buyer’s premium (middle half $1,905–$16,180, n=11). The auction record is $54,820 for Parasympathetic (2023, Phillips). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Parasympathetic, 2018 | Acrylic paint | $54,820 | Phillips | Mar 2023 |
| 2 | Finding a Way, 2016 | Acrylic on canvas | $50,400 | Sotheby's | May 2022 |
| 3 | Moon lady Vacay, 2015 | Acrylic paint | $50,400 | Phillips | Jun 2021 |
| 4 | Aset! Go Tell it on the Mountain, 2015 | Acrylic paint | $43,750 | Phillips | Jul 2020 |
| 5 | Double Encounter, 2016 | Acrylic paint | $40,320 | Phillips | Jun 2021 |
| 6 | Midnight Train to Georgia, 2016 | Acrylic paint | $40,000 | Phillips | Nov 2019 |
| 7 | March settle march, 2016 | Acrylic on canvas | $37,800 | Sotheby's | Nov 2022 |
| 8 | hyperthermic conditioning 1, 2017 | Mixed media collage | $37,500 | Christie's | Oct 2020 |
| 9 | Forward Progress, 2016 | Acrylic paint | $35,280 | Phillips | Mar 2021 |
| 10 | Be Careful How You Bend Your Hat, Great Lakes, 2015 | Acrylic paint | $32,760 | Christie's | Oct 2024 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 13 | $32,575 |
| Other | 10 | $25,300 |
| Works on paper | 10 | $2,633 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 24 | $25,300 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 6 | $2,633 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 34 results from 6 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Walter Price is an American artist with 39 auction lots recorded since 2011, median price $23,100. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by Walter Price sold in 2024 for $23,940, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Walter Price work worth?

Across 34 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Walter Price work is $23,100.

The median Walter Price painting sells for $27,820 across 16 lots.

The median Walter Price work on paper sells for $7,619 across 14 lots.

The median Walter Price photograph sells for $25,200 across 1 lots.

Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 18 | $27,820 | $54,820 | 88.9% | 2026-07-07 |
| Works on Paper | 14 | $7,619 | $40,320 | — | 2025-11-19 |
| Photography | 1 | $25,200 | $25,200 | — | 2024-03-13 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $50,400 | $54,820 | — | 2023-03-03 |

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 15 | $20,860–$40,775 | $30,240 | $54,820 |

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 5 | $2,159–$2,896 | $2,370 | $5,625 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 6 | $7,088–$36,315 | $28,080 | $40,000 |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2023 | $54,820 |
| Paintings | 2022 | $50,400 |
| Works on Paper | 2021 | $40,320 |
| Works on Paper | 2019 | $40,000 |
| Photography | 2024 | $25,200 |

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 Price worth?

Across 34 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Walter Price work is $23,100. The median Walter Price painting sells for $27,820 across 16 lots. The median Walter Price work on paper sells for $7,619 across 14 lots. The median Walter Price photograph sells for $25,200 across 1 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

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

Based on 16 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Walter Price painting is $27,820.

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

The highest price recorded at auction for a Walter Price painting is $54,820.

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

Based on 14 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Walter Price work on paper is $7,619.

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

The highest price recorded at auction for a Walter Price work on paper is $40,320.

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

Based on 15 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Walter Price painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $30,240, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

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

Walter Price's auction record is $54,820, set in 2023.

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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 Price auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/walter-price (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.