Walter Sorge (1931–2021)
Walter Sorge is an American artist with 5 auction lots recorded since 2024, median price $51. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.
A work by Walter Sorge sold in 2025 for a hammer price of $62 (buyer's premium not included), according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Walter Sorge on OpeningBid →What is a Walter Sorge work worth?
Across 5 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Walter Sorge work is $51.
The median Walter Sorge work on paper sells for $51 across 6 lots.
The median Walter Sorge painting sells for $608 across 1 lots.
Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
Price breakdown by category
| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 1 | — | — | 0% | — |
| Paintings | 1 | $608† | $608† | — | 2023-04-12 |
| Works on Paper | 8 | $51† | $64† | 75% | 2025-06-04 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Price by size
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 5 | $38–$51† | $51† | $64† |
† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2023 | $608† |
| Works on Paper | 2024 | $64† |
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $62† |
† 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 Sorge worth?
Across 5 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Walter Sorge work is $51. The median Walter Sorge work on paper sells for $51 across 6 lots. The median Walter Sorge painting sells for $608 across 1 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Walter Sorge's auction record?
Walter Sorge's auction record is $64, set in 2024. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $64 (buyer's premium not included).
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