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# Walter Schnackenberg (1880–1961)

Walter Schnackenberg is a German artist with 17 auction lots recorded since 1998, median price $2,500.

A work by Walter Schnackenberg sold in 2021 for $8,750, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Walter Schnackenberg work worth?

Across 12 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Walter Schnackenberg work is $2,500.

The median Walter Schnackenberg print sells for $2,500 across 9 lots.

The median Walter Schnackenberg work on paper sells for $1,746 across 2 lots.

Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 10 | $2,500‡ | $13,000 | 90% | 2022-02-05 |
| Works on Paper | 2 | $1,746 | $2,901 | — | 2016-12-06 |

‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| large (over 120 cm) | 5 | $2,125–$11,875 | $8,750 | $13,000 |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 2002 | $13,000 |
| Prints & Editions | 2020 | $11,875 |
| Works on Paper | 2006 | $2,901 |
| Works on Paper | 2016 | $590 |

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 Schnackenberg worth?

Across 12 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Walter Schnackenberg work is $2,500. The median Walter Schnackenberg print sells for $2,500 across 9 lots. The median Walter Schnackenberg work on paper sells for $1,746 across 2 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

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

Walter Schnackenberg's auction record is $13,000, set in 2002.

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Data last updated 2026-11-01. OpeningBid tracks 15,222,099 auction lots from 571 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.