Walter Raleigh (1552–1618)
Walter Raleigh is an artist with 17 auction lots recorded since 2000, median price $486. 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 Raleigh sold in 2026 for $789, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Walter Raleigh on OpeningBid →What is a Walter Raleigh work worth?
Across 16 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Walter Raleigh work is $486.
The median Walter Raleigh print sells for $452 across 12 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 12 | $452†‡ | $835‡ | — | 2026-07-09 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 8 | $382–$549†‡ | $476†‡ | $789 |
† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 2021 | $835‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2026 | $789 |
‡ 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 Raleigh worth?
Across 16 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Walter Raleigh work is $486. The median Walter Raleigh print sells for $452 across 12 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 the average price of a Walter Raleigh print?
Based on 12 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Walter Raleigh print is $452. 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 Raleigh's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Walter Raleigh print is $835. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
What is Walter Raleigh's auction record?
Walter Raleigh's auction record is $1,495, set in 2000.
See the full Walter Raleigh record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
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