Walter Schnackenberg (1880–1961)
Walter Schnackenberg is a German artist with 34 auction lots recorded since 1995, median price $2,087. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.
A work by Walter Schnackenberg sold in 2024 for $7,500, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 18 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Walter Schnackenberg work is $2,087.
The median Walter Schnackenberg print sells for $10,040 across 5 lots.
The median Walter Schnackenberg work on paper sells for $1,200 across 5 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 | $10,040 | $11,875 | 41.7% | 2023-11-27 |
| Paintings | 1 | — | — | 0% | — |
| Works on Paper | 6 | $1,200† | $7,500 | 83.3% | 2024-06-20 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Price by size
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 5 | $1,000–$1,424† | $1,200† | $7,500 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 2020 | $11,875 |
| Prints & Editions | 2013 | $10,800 |
| Works on Paper | 2024 | $7,500 |
| Works on Paper | 2023 | $1,424† |
† 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 Schnackenberg worth?
Across 18 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Walter Schnackenberg work is $2,087. The median Walter Schnackenberg print sells for $10,040 across 5 lots. The median Walter Schnackenberg work on paper sells for $1,200 across 5 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 Schnackenberg print?
Based on 5 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Walter Schnackenberg print is $10,040.
What is Walter Schnackenberg's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Walter Schnackenberg print is $11,875.
What is Walter Schnackenberg's auction record?
Walter Schnackenberg's auction record is $19,200, set in 2010.
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