Walter Spies (1895–1942)
Walter Spies is a Russian artist with 19 auction lots recorded since 1998, median price $71,802. 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 Spies sold in 2026 for $619,936, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Walter Spies on OpeningBid →What is a Walter Spies work worth?
Across 17 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Walter Spies work is $71,802.
The median Walter Spies work on paper sells for $1,910 across 8 lots.
The median Walter Spies painting sells for $3,356,926 across 7 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 7 | $3.4M | $16.9M | — | 2026-09-29 |
| Works on Paper | 10 | $1,910†‡ | $2,204† | 80% | 2018-07-21 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 8 | $2.3M | $16.9M | — | 2026-09-29 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 7 | $843,368–$5.8M | $3.4M | $16.9M |
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 7 | $1,836–$2,139†‡ | $1,910†‡ | $2,204† |
† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2010 | $16.9M |
| Paintings | 2026 | $7.5M |
| Works on Paper | 2018 | $2,204† |
| Works on Paper | 2018 | $2,204† |
† 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 Spies worth?
Across 17 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Walter Spies work is $71,802. The median Walter Spies work on paper sells for $1,910 across 8 lots. The median Walter Spies painting sells for $3,356,926 across 7 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 Walter Spies's auction record?
Walter Spies's auction record is $16,900,000, set in 2010.
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