Walter Sickert (1860–1942)
What is Walter Sickert’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 83 auction results for Walter Sickert at 18 houses since 1998. Over the last 24 months the median price was $861 including buyer’s premium (middle half $413–$2,413, n=7). The auction record is $168,677 for Coin de la Rue Sainte Catherine, Dieppe (2020, Sotheby's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Coin de la Rue Sainte Catherine, Dieppe, 1899 | Oil on canvas | $168,677 | Sotheby's | May 2020 |
| 2 | THE LION OF ST MARK AND THE DOGE'S PALACE, VENICE, 1901 | Oil paint | $130,090 | Sotheby's | Jul 2020 |
| 3 | Le Grand Duquesne, 1899 | Oil on canvas | $76,200 | Sotheby's | Nov 2023 |
| 4 | The Street of the Wind, Dieppe, 1895 | Oil on canvas | $66,040 | Sotheby's | Nov 2023 |
| 5 | VENICE (SAN GIORGIO MAGGIORE VIEWED FROM THE DOGANA) | <p>signed (lower right), oil on panel</p> | $44,525 | Lyon & Turnbull | May 2026 |
| 6 | The Elder Tree, Dieppe, 1914 | Oil paint | $21,140 | Sotheby's | Jul 2020 |
| 7 | La Maison Blanche, Dieppe, 1860 | Oil on board | $19,008 | Sworders | Oct 2024 |
| 8 | ENTRANCE TO 8 FITZROY STREET, WHISTLER'S STUDIO, 1860 | Movements in early twentieth century British art | $15,681 | Olympia Auctions | Oct 2017 |
| 9 | STUDY FOR MORNINGTON CRESCENT, NUDE, 1907 | Chalk | $14,635 | Sotheby's | Jul 2020 |
| 10 | Chevet de l'Eglise, circa 1914 | Signed (lower left), oil on board | $13,103 | Lyon & Turnbull | Oct 2022 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 11 | $21,140 |
| Works on paper | 12 | $1,622 |
| Prints | 38 | $666 |
| Other | 5 | $373 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Small (under 50 cm) | 57 | $1,032 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 83 results from 18 houses · How we compute these figures
Walter Sickert is a British artist with 91 auction lots recorded since 1998, median price $1,032. 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 Sickert sold in 2026 for $3,879, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
See the full Walter Sickert record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
View Walter Sickert on OpeningBid →What is a Walter Sickert work worth?
Across 76 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Walter Sickert work is $1,032.
The median Walter Sickert print sells for $687 across 44 lots.
The median Walter Sickert work on paper sells for $2,028 across 16 lots.
The median Walter Sickert painting sells for $13,103 across 15 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) Walter Sickert prints typically sell for $435–$1,035 (the middle half of 38 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 | 44 | $687†‡ | $7,830 | — | 2026-07-27 |
| Paintings | 16 | $13,103†‡ | $168,677 | 93.8% | 2026-05-01 |
| Works on Paper | 17 | $2,028‡ | $15,681 | 94.1% | 2026-07-27 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 5 | $76,200 | $168,677 | — | 2026-05-01 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Walter Sickert's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (44 lots) median $687. Paintings (16 lots) median $13,103, record $168,677. A typical Walter Sickert painting sells for around 19× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 5 lots) the median is $76,200.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 38 | $435–$1,035‡ | $666‡ | $7,830 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 10 | $3,674–$20,607†‡ | $11,283†‡ | $168,677 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 5 | $3,012–$76,200† | $66,040† | $130,090 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 16 | $1,473–$6,909‡ | $2,028‡ | $15,681 |
‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2020 | $168,677 |
| Paintings | 2020 | $130,090 |
| Works on Paper | 2017 | $15,681 |
| Works on Paper | 2020 | $14,635 |
| Prints & Editions | 2022 | $7,830 |
| Prints & Editions | 2013 | $5,750 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Walter Sickert worth?
Across 76 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Walter Sickert work is $1,032. The median Walter Sickert print sells for $687 across 44 lots. The median Walter Sickert work on paper sells for $2,028 across 16 lots. The median Walter Sickert painting sells for $13,103 across 15 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Walter Sickert prints typically sell for $435–$1,035 (the middle half of 38 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 Sickert print?
Based on 44 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Walter Sickert print is $687. 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 Sickert's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Walter Sickert print is $7,830.
What is the average price of a Walter Sickert work on paper?
Based on 16 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Walter Sickert work on paper is $2,028. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Walter Sickert's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Walter Sickert work on paper is $15,681.
What is the average price of a Walter Sickert painting?
Based on 15 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Walter Sickert painting is $13,103. 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 Sickert's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Walter Sickert painting is $168,677.
What is the average price of a small Walter Sickert print?
Based on 38 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Walter Sickert print (small (under 50 cm)) is $666, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is the average price of a small Walter Sickert work on paper?
Based on 16 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Walter Sickert work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $2,028, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Walter Sickert's auction record?
Walter Sickert's auction record is $168,677, set in 2020.
See the full Walter Sickert record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
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