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# Walter William May (1831–1896)

Walter William May is a British (modern) artist with 5 auction lots recorded since 2001, median price $423.

A work by Walter William May is recorded as sold in 2014 for $1,415; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Walter William May work worth?

Across 2 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Walter William May work is $423.

The median Walter William May work on paper sells for $423 across 4 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 12 | $423†‡ | $1,415‡ | 33.3% | 2024-02-06 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2014 | $1,415‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2002 | $501 |

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

The highest recorded result in each medium. The full sale history is in the OpeningBid app (free sign-up).

## Frequently asked questions

### What is a Walter William May worth?

Across 2 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Walter William May work is $423. The median Walter William May work on paper sells for $423 across 4 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 William May work on paper?

Based on 4 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Walter William May work on paper is $423. 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 William May's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Walter William May work on paper is $1,415. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

### What is Walter William May's auction record?

Walter William May's auction record is $501, set in 2002.

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Data last updated 2026-11-01. OpeningBid tracks 15,222,099 auction lots from 571 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

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Historical auction data, not investment advice. Prices are premium-inclusive USD where the buyer's premium is recorded. Figures marked † are hammer prices (buyer's premium not included); ‡ marks a price whose basis is not yet verified. Non-USD results are converted at the sale month's rate.