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# Walter Rosenblum (1919–2006)

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

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 47 auction results for Walter Rosenblum at 11 houses since 2006. Over the last 24 months the median price was $1,339 including buyer’s premium (middle half $1,044–$1,955, n=8). The auction record is $9,332 for D-DAY RESCUE, NORMANDY, 1944 (2015, Tajan). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | D-DAY RESCUE, NORMANDY, 1944, 1944 | Tirage argentique postérieur monté sur carton | $9,332 | Tajan | Oct 2015 |
| 2 | Boy on Roof, Pitt Street, New York, 1950, 1919 | Gelatin silver print, flush-mounted on board | $5,040 | Christie's | May 2008 |
| 3 | Girl on a Swing, Pitt St., N.Y., 1938, 1919 | Gelatin silver print, flush-mounted on board | $4,788 | Christie's | May 2008 |
| 4 | Couple, Billiard Parlor, Pitt St., NY., 1938, 1919 | Cartes-de-visite | $4,000 | Christie's | Oct 2011 |
| 5 | D-Day Rescue, Normandy Beach, 1944 | Silver print | $3,500 | Swann Auction Galleries | Mar 2021 |
| 6 | Chick's Candy Store, Pitt Street, NY, 1938 | Silver print | $3,000 | Swann Auction Galleries | May 2015 |
| 7 | Smiling child, 105th Street, New York, 1952 | Ink | $2,750 | Swann Auction Galleries | Oct 2021 |
| 8 | Girl on a Swing, Pitt Street, New York, 1938 | Gelatin silver print, printed later | $2,661 | Kunsthaus Lempertz | Jun 2026 |
| 9 | Boys on Swing, Pitt Street, NY., 1938 | Ink on verso | $2,500 | Swann Auction Galleries | Oct 2022 |
| 10 | Girl on Swing, Pitt Street, New York, 1938 | Ink on mount verso | $2,500 | Swann Auction Galleries | Feb 2025 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Works on paper | 12 | $1,750 |
| Photographs | 27 | $1,397 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Small (under 50 cm) | 43 | $1,625 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 47 results from 11 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Walter Rosenblum is an American artist with 67 auction lots recorded since 2004, median price $1,562. 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 Rosenblum sold in 2026 for $1,774, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

**1 Walter Rosenblum work is coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-02).

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## What is a Walter Rosenblum work worth?

Across 47 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Walter Rosenblum work is $1,562.

The median Walter Rosenblum photograph sells for $1,625 across 44 lots.

The median Walter Rosenblum print sells for $1,238 across 2 lots.

Small (under 50 cm) Walter Rosenblum photographs typically sell for $1,156–$2,232 (the middle half of 43 sold 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 | 3 | $1,238 | $1,397 | 66.7% | 2026-09-24 |
| Photography | 53 | $1,625†‡ | $9,332 | 83% | 2026-07-14 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $5,040 | $9,332 | — | 2015-10-29 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

‡ 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) | 43 | $1,156–$2,232†‡ | $1,625†‡ | $9,332 |

† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Photography | 2015 | $9,332 |
| Photography | 2008 | $5,040 |
| Prints & Editions | 2026 | $1,397 |
| Prints & Editions | 2026 | $1,079 |

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 Rosenblum worth?

Across 47 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Walter Rosenblum work is $1,562. The median Walter Rosenblum photograph sells for $1,625 across 44 lots. The median Walter Rosenblum print sells for $1,238 across 2 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Walter Rosenblum photographs typically sell for $1,156–$2,232 (the middle half of 43 sold 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 Rosenblum photograph?

Based on 44 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Walter Rosenblum photograph is $1,625. 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 Rosenblum's most expensive photograph?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Walter Rosenblum photograph is $9,332.

### What is the average price of a small Walter Rosenblum photograph?

Based on 43 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Walter Rosenblum photograph (small (under 50 cm)) is $1,625, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. 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 Rosenblum's auction record?

Walter Rosenblum's auction record is $9,332, set in 2015.

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

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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.