Walter Thor (1870–1929)
Walter Thor is a German artist with 23 auction lots recorded since 1994, median price $1,080. 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 Thor sold in 2014 for $1,160, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Walter Thor on OpeningBid →What is a Walter Thor work worth?
Across 17 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Walter Thor work is $1,080.
The median Walter Thor print sells for $850 across 14 lots.
The median Walter Thor painting sells for $3,800 across 3 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 | 16 | $850† | $2,800 | 87.5% | 2016-02-17 |
| Paintings | 4 | $3,800‡ | $4,200‡ | 75% | 2013-11-22 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Walter Thor's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (16 lots) median $850 with 87.5% sell-through. Paintings (4 lots) median $3,800, record $4,200. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified. A typical Walter Thor painting sells for around 4.5× the price of a typical print.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 8 | $476–$870† | $603† | $1,492 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 6 | $912–$1,284 | $1,130 | $2,800 |
† 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 | 1994 | $4,200‡ |
| Paintings | 1994 | $3,800‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2007 | $2,800 |
| Prints & Editions | 2014 | $1,492 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Walter Thor worth?
Across 17 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Walter Thor work is $1,080. The median Walter Thor print sells for $850 across 14 lots. The median Walter Thor painting sells for $3,800 across 3 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 Thor print?
Based on 14 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Walter Thor print is $850. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Walter Thor's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Walter Thor print is $2,800.
What is Walter Thor's auction record?
Walter Thor's auction record is $4,200, set in 1994. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
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