Walter Bayes Paintings: Value & Auction Prices

1869–1956

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ArtSell has recorded 8 auction results for Walter Bayes paintings between 2014 and 2026, and 4 of them sold (50%). Across 4 sales with a published price, the typical result was $1.1kSign up free to see to $3.7kSign up free to see (median $1.7kSign up free to see). Woman and children on the beach Signed with monogram holds the top price on file: $8.7kSign up free to see at Woolley & Wallis (December 2022). Sales were recorded mainly at Dreweatts (3), Woolley & Wallis (2) and Bonhams (2).

£7,000≈ $8,656≈ €8,129Sign uprecord priceWoman and children on the beach Signed with monogramWoolley & Wallis8auction results2014–2026years recorded50%sold$1.7kSign up free to seemedian price

Walter Bayes paintings prices at a glance

Auction results
8 2014–2026
Price range
$509–$8.7kSign up free to see
Median price
$1.7kSign up free to see 4 sold
Most recent sale
$509Sign up free to see Oct 2025, Sworders
Record sale
$8.7kSign up free to see 2022, Woolley & Wallis

Recent sales: Untitled · Woman and children on the beach Signed with mo… · The StrongholdOil on boardSigned with initials…

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Walter Bayes paintings: key figures

Auction results
8
Sold rate
50%
Active at auction
2014–2026
Median price
$1.7kSign up free to see

Top auction houses: Dreweatts (3), Woolley & Wallis (2), Bonhams (2)

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  1. The watering place by Walter Bayes, Oil on board, offered May 2026
    The watering place
    Oil · Board
    26 x 18.5cm
    Dreweatts · · Lot 1182
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. £400–600View at Dreweatts ↗
  2. The watering place by Walter Bayes, Oil on board, offered Mar 2026
    The watering place
    Oil · Board
    26 x 18.5cm
    Dreweatts · · Lot 281
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. £600–800View at Dreweatts ↗
  3. Untitled by Walter Bayes, oil on canvas laid on board 64 x 53cm, sold Oct 2025
    Untitled
    Oil · Canvas
    Sworders · · Lot 206
    £380≈ $509≈ €437HammerSign up free to seeEst. £250–350View at Sworders ↗
  4. Woman and children on the beach Signed with monogram by Walter Bayes, Oil on canvasboard, sold Dec 2022
    Woman and children on the beach Signed with monogram
    Oil · Canvas
    23 x 33.2cm
    Woolley & Wallis · · Lot 160
    £7,000≈ $8,656≈ €8,129HammerSign up free to seeView at Woolley & Wallis ↗
  5. The StrongholdOil on boardSigned with initials (lower right)76 x 117cm (29¾ x 46 in.)Provenance:Property from a Private English Collector by Walter Bayes, oil, sold Oct 2021
    £1,500≈ $2,045≈ €1,770HammerSign up free to seeEst. £1,000–1,500View at Dreweatts ↗
  6. The artist's wife seated under a tree Signed with a monogram Oil on by Walter Bayes, Oil on canvas, sold Nov 2017
    The artist's wife seated under a tree Signed with a monogram Oil on
    Oil · Canvas
    38 x 32cm
    Woolley & Wallis · · Lot 126
    £950≈ $1,273≈ €1,076HammerSign up free to seeView at Woolley & Wallis ↗
  7. Lilac & Gold by Walter Bayes, oil on canvas laid on board, offered Jul 2014
    Lilac & Gold
    Oil · Canvas
    80 x 57cm (31 1/2 x 22 7/16in).
    Bonhams · · Lot 53
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. £500–700View at Bonhams ↗
  8. Lilac & Gold by Walter Bayes, oil on canvas laid on board, offered May 2014
    Lilac & Gold
    Oil · Canvas
    80 x 57cm (31 1/2 x 22 7/16in).
    Bonhams · · Lot 9
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. £1,000–1,500View at Bonhams ↗

Questions about Walter Bayes paintings

How much is a Walter Bayes painting worth?

Walter Bayes paintings in ArtSell’s records have sold for between $509 and $8,656, with a median of $1,659 across 4 priced sales. These are past auction results, not a valuation: size, medium, condition and provenance all change what a particular work brings.

What is the most expensive Walter Bayes painting sold at auction?

The highest price recorded is $8,656 for “Woman and children on the beach Signed with monogram”, sold at Woolley & Wallis in December 2022.

How much do Walter Bayes paintings sell for?

Over the whole record (2014–2026) the median is $1,659.

How often do Walter Bayes paintings sell at auction?

50% of the 8 paintings offered at auction in our records sold.

Where are Walter Bayes paintings sold?

Most of the 8 recorded results come from Dreweatts (3), Woolley & Wallis (2), Bonhams (2). Every result on this page links to its auction catalogue.

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