Walter Worn (1901–1963)
Walter Worn is an artist with 96 auction lots recorded since 1989, median price $486. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by Walter Worn is recorded as sold in 2025 for $3,205; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 54 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Walter Worn work is $486.
The median Walter Worn work on paper sells for $634 across 30 lots.
The median Walter Worn print sells for $399 across 18 lots.
The median Walter Worn painting sells for $12,136 across 3 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 | 41 | $399‡ | $3,142 | 43.9% | 2024-09-26 |
| Paintings | 5 | $12,136‡ | $12,778‡ | 60% | 2020-11-05 |
| Works on Paper | 43 | $634‡ | $7,099‡ | 69.8% | 2025-07-16 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $12,136‡ | $12,778‡ | — | 2005-12-03 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Walter Worn's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (41 lots) median $399 with 43.9% sell-through. Paintings (5 lots) median $12,136, record $12,778. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified. A typical Walter Worn painting sells for around 30× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 3 lots) the median is $12,136.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 9 | $173–$301‡ | $213‡ | $3,142 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 15 | $230–$703‡ | $395‡ | $3,532 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 11 | $616–$2,126‡ | $1,008‡ | $7,099‡ |
‡ 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 | 2001 | $12,778‡ |
| Paintings | 2005 | $12,136 |
| Works on Paper | 2001 | $7,099‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2003 | $3,532 |
| Prints & Editions | 2012 | $3,142 |
| Prints & Editions | 2009 | $2,655‡ |
‡ 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 Worn worth?
Across 54 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Walter Worn work is $486. The median Walter Worn work on paper sells for $634 across 30 lots. The median Walter Worn print sells for $399 across 18 lots. The median Walter Worn painting sells for $12,136 across 3 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is the average price of a Walter Worn work on paper?
Based on 30 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Walter Worn work on paper is $634. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Walter Worn's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Walter Worn work on paper is $7,099. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
What is the average price of a Walter Worn print?
Based on 18 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Walter Worn print is $399. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Walter Worn's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Walter Worn print is $3,142.
What is the average price of a small Walter Worn work on paper?
Based on 15 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Walter Worn work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $395, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is the average price of a medium Walter Worn work on paper?
Based on 11 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Walter Worn work on paper (medium (50–120 cm)) is $1,008, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Walter Worn's auction record?
Walter Worn's auction record is $12,778, set in 2001. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
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