Walter Wellenstein (1898–1970)
Walter Wellenstein is a German artist with 31 auction lots recorded since 1993, median price $737. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by Walter Wellenstein is recorded as sold in 2025 for $737; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Walter Wellenstein on OpeningBid →What is a Walter Wellenstein work worth?
Across 11 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Walter Wellenstein work is $737.
The median Walter Wellenstein painting sells for $782 across 10 lots.
The median Walter Wellenstein work on paper sells for $100 across 1 lots.
Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
Price breakdown by category
| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 3 | — | — | 0% | — |
| Paintings | 19 | $782‡ | $1,070‡ | 52.6% | 2025-11-29 |
| Works on Paper | 1 | $100‡ | $100‡ | — | 1993-11-20 |
‡ 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) | 8 | $655–$934‡ | $782‡ | $1,070‡ |
‡ 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 | 2024 | $1,070‡ |
| Paintings | 2020 | $1,008‡ |
| Works on Paper | 1993 | $100‡ |
‡ 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 Wellenstein worth?
Across 11 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Walter Wellenstein work is $737. The median Walter Wellenstein painting sells for $782 across 10 lots. The median Walter Wellenstein work on paper sells for $100 across 1 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is the average price of a Walter Wellenstein painting?
Based on 10 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Walter Wellenstein painting is $782. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Walter Wellenstein's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Walter Wellenstein painting is $1,070. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
What is Walter Wellenstein's auction record?
Walter Wellenstein's auction record is $1,070, set in 2024. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
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