Walton Ford (b. 1960)
What is Walton Ford’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 76 auction results for Walton Ford at 14 houses since 2003. Over the last 24 months the median price was $33,200 including buyer’s premium (middle half $9,419–$212,725, n=14). The auction record is $1,212,500 for It Makes Me Think of that Awful Day (2018, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | It Makes Me Think of that Awful Day, 2011 | Watercolor, gouache, ink and graphite on paper mounted on aluminum | $1,212,500 | Christie's | May 2018 |
| 2 | Répresentation Véritable, 2015 | Ink | $762,000 | Christie's | Feb 2026 |
| 3 | Funk Island, 1998 | Ink | $672,500 | Christie's | Nov 2018 |
| 4 | Necropolis, 1999 | Graphite | $615,000 | Christie's | Nov 2019 |
| 5 | El Poeta, 1960 | Ink on paper | $459,000 | Bonhams | Nov 2025 |
| 6 | The Undead, 2008 | Ink | $440,326 | Christie's | Jun 2019 |
| 7 | Our Emblem, 1992-93 | Graphite | $425,000 | Christie's | Nov 2013 |
| 8 | The Householder, 1992-93 | Graphite | $389,000 | Christie's | Nov 2013 |
| 9 | CALVAIRE, 2012 | Ink | $324,692 | Christie's | Mar 2025 |
| 10 | His Supremacy, 2011 | Graphite | $254,000 | Christie's | Feb 2026 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Works on paper | 15 | $324,692 |
| Paintings | 8 | $34,650 |
| Prints | 41 | $10,160 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 11 | $440,326 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 46 | $13,994 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 7 | $5,625 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 76 results from 14 houses · How we compute these figures
Walton Ford is an American artist with 95 auction lots recorded since 2003, median price $15,120. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.
A work by Walton Ford sold in 2026 for $44,800, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 71 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Walton Ford work is $15,120.
The median Walton Ford print sells for $10,160 across 45 lots.
The median Walton Ford work on paper sells for $212,500 across 20 lots.
The median Walton Ford painting sells for $32,020 across 8 lots.
Medium (50–120 cm) Walton Ford prints typically sell for $5,529–$15,715 (the middle half of 36 sold lots).
Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
Price breakdown by category
| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 49 | $10,160† | $100,000 | 91.8% | 2026-06-12 |
| Paintings | 13 | $32,020 | $1.2M | 61.5% | 2025-11-21 |
| Works on Paper | 22 | $212,500† | $762,000 | 90.9% | 2026-02-27 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 14 | $407,000 | $1.2M | — | 2026-02-26 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Walton Ford's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (49 lots) median $10,160 with 91.8% sell-through. Paintings (13 lots) median $32,020, record $1,212,500. A typical Walton Ford painting sells for around 3.2× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 14 lots) the median is $407,000.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 5 | $5,292–$6,250 | $5,625 | $9,450 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 36 | $5,529–$15,715† | $11,985† | $100,000 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 5 | $7,519–$40,800† | $36,000† | $45,600† |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 8 | $77,350–$254,048 | $153,500 | $425,000 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 7 | $414,663–$643,750 | $459,000 | $762,000 |
† 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 | 2018 | $1.2M |
| Works on Paper | 2026 | $762,000 |
| Works on Paper | 2018 | $672,500 |
| Prints & Editions | 2019 | $100,000 |
| Prints & Editions | 2019 | $93,750 |
| Paintings | 2025 | $88,900 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Walton Ford worth?
Across 71 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Walton Ford work is $15,120. The median Walton Ford print sells for $10,160 across 45 lots. The median Walton Ford work on paper sells for $212,500 across 20 lots. The median Walton Ford painting sells for $32,020 across 8 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Walton Ford prints typically sell for $5,529–$15,715 (the middle half of 36 sold lots). Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is the average price of a Walton Ford print?
Based on 45 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Walton Ford print is $10,160. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Walton Ford's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Walton Ford print is $100,000.
What is the average price of a Walton Ford work on paper?
Based on 20 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Walton Ford work on paper is $212,500. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Walton Ford's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Walton Ford work on paper is $762,000.
What is the average price of a Walton Ford painting?
Based on 8 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Walton Ford painting is $32,020.
What is Walton Ford's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Walton Ford painting is $1,212,500.
What is the average price of a medium Walton Ford print?
Based on 36 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Walton Ford print (medium (50–120 cm)) is $11,985, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Walton Ford's auction record?
Walton Ford's auction record is $1,212,500, set in 2018.
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