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Walter Dahn

German · 1954–2024 · Painter, Sculptor

Walter Dahn was a German painter, photographer, and sound artist. He was born in Tönisvorst, North Rhine-Westphalia. He was one of the most important representatives of the… (Wikipedia)

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  1. Walter Dahn, Alternativvorschlag (Häuser auf Bomben), 1983, Mischtechnik auf LeinwandAlternativvorschlag (Häuser auf Bomben)Van Ham · €72,600≈ $76,455≈ £60,549Sign up to see
  2. Walter Dahn, Untitled, 1983, Oil on nettleUntitledLempertz · €56,700≈ $64,292≈ £47,694Sign up to see
  3. Walter Dahn, Portrait J.G.D., 1982, Oil on nettlePortrait J.G.D.Lempertz · €52,920≈ $61,625≈ £46,182Sign up to see

Walter Dahn’s highest prices recorded at auction, ranked in US dollars at each sale-date exchange rate and shown in the currency of the sale (with the buyer’s premium where the house publishes it).

ArtSell has recorded 123 auction results for Walter Dahn between 2002 and 2025, of which 122 sold (99%). Recorded sale prices range from $213Sign up free to see to $76.5kSign up free to see. The highest price recorded is $76.5kSign up free to see for Alternativvorschlag (Häuser auf Bomben) at Van Ham in November 2024. The most common medium is acrylic paintings (26 lots). Most results come from Van Ham (58), Lempertz (40) and Ketterer Kunst (11).

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  1. Walter Dahn, Portrait J.G.D., 1982, Oil on nettle
    Portrait J.G.D., 1982
    Oil
    200 x 150 cm
    Lempertz · · Lot 446
    €52,920≈ $61,625≈ £46,182Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €8,000–12,000View at Lempertz ↗
  2. Walter Dahn, "Nikotinarm", 1981, Dispersion auf Nessel
    "Nikotinarm", 1981
    Dispersion auf Nessel
    200 x 150cm
    Van Ham · · Lot 612
    €19,800≈ $23,103≈ £17,356Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €15,000–View at Van Ham ↗
  3. Walter Dahn, Ohne Titel (Ex Voto), 1987, Acryl auf Leinwand
    Ohne Titel (Ex Voto), 1987
    Acrylic · Canvas
    170 x 130cm
    Van Ham · · Lot 613
    €19,800≈ $23,103≈ £17,356Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €10,000–View at Van Ham ↗
  4. Walter Dahn, Ohne Titel, 1988, Mischtechnik auf Nessel
    Ohne Titel, 1988
    Mixed media
    Rahmenausschnitt: 79 x 189cm
    Van Ham · · Lot 614
    €5,280≈ $6,161≈ £4,628Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €5,000–View at Van Ham ↗
  5. Walter Dahn, Untitled (Don Quixote), 1985, oil on canvas, in artist's frame
    Untitled (Don Quixote), 1985
    Oil · Canvas
    99 x 79 1/4 in. (251.5 x 201.3 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 77
    $10,320≈ £7,816≈ €8,886Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $10,000–15,000View at Phillips ↗
  6. Walter Dahn, "Der Rosenkavalier", 1982, Acryl auf Leinwand
    "Der Rosenkavalier", 1982
    Acrylic · Canvas
    180 x 160cm
    Van Ham · · Lot 619
    €21,120≈ $24,043≈ £17,785Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €12,000–View at Van Ham ↗
  7. Walter Dahn, Ohne Titel, 1984, Lackspray auf Leinwand
    Ohne Titel, 1984
    Lackspray auf Leinwand · Canvas
    250 x 150cm
    Van Ham · · Lot 620
    €17,160≈ $19,535≈ £14,450Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €12,000–View at Van Ham ↗
  8. Walter Dahn, Untitled, 1986, Bronze with black-green patina. Approx
    Untitled, 1986
    Sculpture
    50.5 x 36 x 24 cm
    Lempertz · · Lot 523
    €8,190≈ $9,287≈ £6,889Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €3,000–4,000View at Lempertz ↗
  9. Walter Dahn, Untitled, 1983, Oil on nettle
    Untitled, 1983
    Oil
    180 x 150 cm
    Lempertz · · Lot 524
    €56,700≈ $64,292≈ £47,694Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €6,000–8,000View at Lempertz ↗
  10. Walter Dahn, Holyman and Mushroom, 2005, Farbserigrafie auf Nessel
    Holyman and Mushroom, 2005
    Screenprint
    35 x 40cm
    Van Ham · · Lot 113
    €1,056≈ $1,201≈ £899Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €600–View at Van Ham ↗

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Walter Dahn: quick facts

What is the highest price paid for a work by Walter Dahn at auction?

$76,455Sign up free to see, for Alternativvorschlag (Häuser auf Bomben) at Van Ham (November 2024) — the highest price in ArtSell’s records.

What is a typical auction price for Walter Dahn?

The median sale price is $5kSign up free to see across 122 priced sales. Prices vary by medium, size and date — see the price chart & statistics.

How many works by Walter Dahn have sold at auction?

122 of 123 recorded lots sold between 2002 and 2025.

Which auction houses sell Walter Dahn?

Van Ham, Lempertz and Ketterer Kunst account for the most recorded results. Van Ham · Lempertz · Ketterer Kunst

About Walter Dahn

Walter Dahn was a German painter, photographer, and sound artist. He was born in Tönisvorst, North Rhine-Westphalia. He was one of the most important representatives of the Neue Wilde of the 1980s. Dahn taught painting at the Braunschweig University of Art.

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