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# Willy Moralt (1884–1947)

Willy Moralt is a German artist with 231 auction lots recorded since 1989, median price $3,239. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Willy Moralt sold in 2025 for $5,243, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Willy Moralt work worth?

Across 65 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Willy Moralt work is $3,239.

The median Willy Moralt painting sells for $3,880 across 51 lots.

The median Willy Moralt work on paper sells for $1,149 across 4 lots.

Small (under 50 cm) Willy Moralt paintings typically sell for $2,508–$6,041 (the middle half of 29 sold 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 75 | $3,880‡ | $19,000‡ | 68% | 2026-03-25 |
| Works on Paper | 71 | $1,149‡ | $3,213 | 5.6% | 2024-05-17 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 4 | $16,500‡ | $33,000‡ | — | 2008-04-05 |

‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 29 | $2,508–$6,041‡ | $3,303‡ | $19,000‡ |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 19 | $3,386–$5,906‡ | $4,789‡ | $10,886 |

‡ 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 | 1996 | $19,000‡ |
| Paintings | 1993 | $14,000‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2011 | $3,213 |
| Works on Paper | 2024 | $1,410 |

‡ 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 Willy Moralt worth?

Across 65 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Willy Moralt work is $3,239. The median Willy Moralt painting sells for $3,880 across 51 lots. The median Willy Moralt work on paper sells for $1,149 across 4 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Willy Moralt paintings typically sell for $2,508–$6,041 (the middle half of 29 sold lots). Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is the average price of a Willy Moralt painting?

Based on 51 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Willy Moralt painting is $3,880. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Willy Moralt's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Willy Moralt painting is $19,000. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

### What is the average price of a Willy Moralt work on paper?

Based on 4 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Willy Moralt work on paper is $1,149. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Willy Moralt's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Willy Moralt work on paper is $3,213.

### What is the average price of a small Willy Moralt painting?

Based on 29 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Willy Moralt painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $3,303, 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 Willy Moralt painting?

Based on 19 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Willy Moralt painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $4,789, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Willy Moralt's auction record?

Willy Moralt's auction record is $33,000, set in 1994. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

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Data last updated 2026-11-02. OpeningBid tracks 15,390,829 auction lots from 577 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Willy Moralt auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/willy-moralt (updated 2026-11-02).

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.