What is a Walt Kuhn work on paper worth?
1877–1949 · Price guide from past auction results
Half of the 34 works by Walt Kuhn with a published auction price sold between $824Sign up free to see and $3,113Sign up free to see, and the median is $1,150Sign up free to see. For works on paper alone, the median is $1,150Sign up free to see across 18 sales. In the last five years the median was $1,150Sign up free to see across 18 sales. These are past auction results, not a valuation: medium, size, condition and provenance all change what a particular work brings.
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Walt Kuhn prices by medium
- Auction results
- 43
- Sold rate
- 79%
- Active at auction
- 2000–2026
- Median price
- $1.1kSign up free to see
- Record price
- $313kSign up free to see Lady in Vest, Bonhams, Jul 2020
| Medium | Priced sales | Typical range | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 18 | $900–$1.5kSign up free to see | $1.1kSign up free to see |
| Prints | 7 | $263–$898Sign up free to see | $508Sign up free to see |
| Paintings | 7 | $3k–$14.5kSign up free to see | $5kSign up free to see |
Top auction houses: Barridoff Auctions (15), Bonhams (8), Clarke Auction Gallery (5)
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Typical range is the middle half of priced sales (USD at the sale-date rate). Past auction results, not a valuation.
Prices by size
| Size (longest side) | Priced sales | Typical range | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Small (under 30 cm) | 13 | $900–$1.4kSign up free to see | $1.1kSign up free to see |
| Mid-size (30–75 cm) | 17 | $508–$5kSign up free to see | $1.2kSign up free to see |
| Large (75–150 cm) | 3 | $12k–$168kSign up free to see | $23.2kSign up free to see |
Recent Walt Kuhn sales
- Kick Line, Pencil on paper — $1,200Sign up free to see, Barridoff Auctions, Aug 22, 2026
- Seated Figure, Ink on paper — $900Sign up free to see, Barridoff Auctions, Aug 22, 2026
- Café de la Paix, Watercolor on paper — $1,100Sign up free to see, Barridoff Auctions, Aug 22, 2026
- Study for 'Amalgam', Oil on paper — $8,500Sign up free to see, Barridoff Auctions, Aug 22, 2026
- Still-Life with Anchor and Bird, Oil on canvas laid to board — $2,000Sign up free to see, Clarke Auction Gallery, May 10, 2026
- Three Studies: Trio, Mario and Girl in Clown Suit — $10,880Sign up free to see, Bonhams, Aug 7, 2025
- Three Studies: Two for Chico in Top Hat and one for Musical Clown, ink and ink wash on paper, each — $7,040Sign up free to see, Bonhams, Apr 30, 2025
- Portrait, Etching — $900Sign up free to see, Barridoff Auctions, Mar 29, 2025
Questions about Walt Kuhn prices
What is a Walt Kuhn work on paper worth?
Based on 34 priced auction sales recorded by ArtSell, works by Walt Kuhn have sold for a median of $1,150, and half of them sold between $824 and $3,113. For works on paper alone the median is $1,150 (18 sales). Medium, size, condition, subject and provenance all affect the price of a particular work; these are past auction results, not a valuation.
What is the most expensive work by Walt Kuhn sold at auction?
The highest price in ArtSell’s records is $312,575 for “Lady in Vest” at Bonhams in July 2020.
Which Walt Kuhn medium sells for the most?
By median price, paintings lead with $5,000 (7 sales).
How often do Walt Kuhn works sell at auction?
79% of the 43 lots recorded between 2000 and 2026 sold.
How can I sell a Walt Kuhn work on paper?
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Of the 43 lots by Walt Kuhn recorded at auction between 2000 and 2026, 34 found a buyer (79%).
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