Walter Sauer (1889–1927)
What is Walter Sauer’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 34 auction results for Walter Sauer at 12 houses since 2011. Over the last 24 months the median price was $12,970 including buyer’s premium (middle half $7,988–$21,227, n=9). The auction record is $51,391 for Ensemble de trois œuvres sur papier (2026, Artcurial). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ensemble de trois œuvres sur papier | — | $51,391 | Artcurial | Oct 2026 |
| 2 | Le coffret noir | Huile et crayon de couleur sur feuille d'argent | $47,958 | Artcurial | Jun 2025 |
| 3 | L'angoisse - circa 1921-1922 | Crayon, pastel et feuille d’or sur papier | $21,227 | Artcurial | Oct 2026 |
| 4 | Woman in a Turban, 1919 | Pencil | $19,190 | Kunsthaus Lempertz | Jul 2021 |
| 5 | Figure décorative | Collages and painting on cardboard | $16,960 | Cornette de Saint Cyr (Bonhams) | Dec 2025 |
| 6 | Woman Dreaming or Sleeping in a Chair, 1920 | Black chalk | $14,761 | Kunsthaus Lempertz | Jul 2021 |
| 7 | Young Woman Bathing, 1918 | Chalk | $14,022 | Kunsthaus Lempertz | Jul 2021 |
| 8 | Moquerie, 1917 | Pastel et crayon sur papier | $12,970 | Cornette de Saint Cyr (Bonhams) | Dec 2025 |
| 9 | Méditation, 1920 | Crayon noir sur papier calque ciré | $12,598 | Artcurial | Feb 2026 |
| 10 | Portrait of a Woman with Long Hair, 1919 | Pencil | $8,857 | Kunsthaus Lempertz | Jul 2021 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Other | 6 | $15,861 |
| Works on paper | 9 | $7,988 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Small (under 50 cm) | 7 | $12,598 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 8 | $11,005 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 34 results from 12 houses · How we compute these figures
Walter Sauer is a Belgian artist with 47 auction lots recorded since 2011, median price $5,964. 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 Sauer sold in 2026 for $28,157, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 33 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Walter Sauer work is $5,964.
The median Walter Sauer work on paper sells for $5,995 across 25 lots.
The median Walter Sauer print sells for $150 across 5 lots.
The median Walter Sauer painting sells for $16,960 across 1 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 | 5 | $150† | $744† | — | 2018-02-10 |
| Paintings | 1 | $16,960 | $16,960 | — | 2025-12-03 |
| Works on Paper | 31 | $5,995†‡ | $47,958 | 80.6% | 2026-10-24 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Walter Sauer's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (5 lots) median $150. Paintings (1 lots) median $16,960, record $16,960. A typical Walter Sauer painting sells for around 113× the price of a typical print.
Price by size
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 17 | $2,091–$12,598†‡ | $5,995†‡ | $19,190 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 7 | $1,549–$11,005† | $5,964† | $47,958 |
† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $47,958 |
| Works on Paper | 2026 | $28,157 |
| Paintings | 2025 | $16,960 |
| Prints & Editions | 2016 | $744† |
| Prints & Editions | 2018 | $216 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Walter Sauer worth?
Across 33 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Walter Sauer work is $5,964. The median Walter Sauer work on paper sells for $5,995 across 25 lots. The median Walter Sauer print sells for $150 across 5 lots. The median Walter Sauer painting sells for $16,960 across 1 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 Sauer work on paper?
Based on 25 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Walter Sauer work on paper is $5,995. 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 Sauer's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Walter Sauer work on paper is $47,958.
What is the average price of a small Walter Sauer work on paper?
Based on 17 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Walter Sauer work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $5,995, 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 Sauer's auction record?
Walter Sauer's auction record is $51,391, set in 2026.
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