What is a Walter Holmes work on paper worth?
b. 1936 · Price guide from past auction results
Based on 54 priced auction sales, works by Walter Holmes have sold for a median of $160Sign up free to see. Half of them sold between $101Sign up free to see and $204Sign up free to see. For works on paper alone, the median is $161Sign up free to see across 43 sales. In the last five years the median was $161Sign up free to see across 53 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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Walter Holmes prices by medium
- Auction results
- 54
- Sold rate
- 100%
- Active at auction
- 2021–2026
- Median price
- $160Sign up free to see
- Record price
- $593Sign up free to see Sunset at Cullercoats, Anderson & Garland, Apr 2025
| Medium | Priced sales | Typical range | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 43 | $98–$203Sign up free to see | $161Sign up free to see |
| Paintings | 11 | $103–$179Sign up free to see | $113Sign up free to see |
Top auction houses: Anderson & Garland (51), Chorley's (1), Toovey's (1)
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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) | 6 | $59–$137Sign up free to see | $82Sign up free to see |
| Mid-size (30–75 cm) | 46 | $106–$216Sign up free to see | $161Sign up free to see |
Recent Walter Holmes sales
- Crucifix, mixed media on board — $113Sign up free to see, Anderson & Garland, Jul 2, 2026
- Abstract composition, mixed media on board — $113Sign up free to see, Anderson & Garland, Jul 2, 2026
- Richmond, pastel — $54Sign up free to see, Anderson & Garland, Jun 2, 2026
- St. George's, Jesmond, (Lindisfarne Rd), pastel on paper — $129Sign up free to see, Anderson & Garland, May 7, 2026
- North Shields Fish Quay, pastel — $160Sign up free to see, Anderson & Garland, Mar 5, 2026
- Alnmouth, pastel on paper — $107Sign up free to see, Anderson & Garland, Mar 5, 2026
- Tall ships: Kruzenshtern, and Sedov, watercolour and bodycolour — $53Sign up free to see, Anderson & Garland, Mar 5, 2026
- River Tyne looking west, pastel — $269Sign up free to see, Anderson & Garland, Jan 8, 2026
Questions about Walter Holmes prices
What is a Walter Holmes work on paper worth?
Based on 54 priced auction sales recorded by ArtSell, works by Walter Holmes have sold for a median of $160, and half of them sold between $101 and $204. For works on paper alone the median is $161 (43 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 Walter Holmes sold at auction?
The highest price in ArtSell’s records is $593 for “Sunset at Cullercoats” at Anderson & Garland in April 2025.
Which Walter Holmes medium sells for the most?
By median price, works on paper lead with $161 (43 sales).
How often do Walter Holmes works sell at auction?
100% of the 54 lots recorded between 2021 and 2026 sold.
How can I sell a Walter Holmes work on paper?
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Walter Holmes have appeared at auction 54 times in ArtSell’s records between 2021 and 2026; 54 sold, a sell-through rate of 100%.
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