Walter Strack (1936–2021)
Walter Strack is a CH artist with 278 auction lots recorded since 2007, median price $493. 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 Strack sold in 2026 for a hammer price of $513 (buyer's premium not included), according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 272 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Walter Strack work is $493.
The median Walter Strack painting sells for $493 across 256 lots.
The median Walter Strack work on paper sells for $431 across 1 lots.
Medium (50–120 cm) Walter Strack paintings typically sell for $308–$554 (the middle half of 115 sold lots).
Large (over 120 cm) Walter Strack paintings typically sell for $554–$1,232 (the middle half of 86 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 256 | $493†‡ | $24,388 | — | 2026-06-09 |
| Works on Paper | 1 | $431† | $431† | — | 2018-03-26 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 15 | $2,711† | $24,388 | — | 2023-04-05 |
† 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 53 | $222–$554† | $271† | $2,095† |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 115 | $308–$554† | $431† | $2,834† |
| large (over 120 cm) | 86 | $554–$1,232†‡ | $739†‡ | $4,436† |
† 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 | 2021 | $24,388 |
| Paintings | 2022 | $16,787 |
| Works on Paper | 2018 | $431† |
† 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 Strack worth?
Across 272 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Walter Strack work is $493. The median Walter Strack painting sells for $493 across 256 lots. The median Walter Strack work on paper sells for $431 across 1 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Walter Strack paintings typically sell for $308–$554 (the middle half of 115 sold lots). Large (over 120 cm) Walter Strack paintings typically sell for $554–$1,232 (the middle half of 86 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 Strack painting?
Based on 256 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Walter Strack painting is $493. 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 Strack's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Walter Strack painting is $24,388.
What is the average price of a medium Walter Strack painting?
Based on 115 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Walter Strack painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $431, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is the average price of a large Walter Strack painting?
Based on 86 sold lots, the median auction price of a large Walter Strack painting (large (over 120 cm)) is $739, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. 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 Strack's auction record?
Walter Strack's auction record is $24,388, set in 2021.
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