What is a Walter von Nessen work worth?
1889–1943 · Price guide from past auction results
Based on 54 priced auction sales, works by Walter von Nessen have sold for a median of $1,658Sign up free to see. Half of them sold between $729Sign up free to see and $3,036Sign up free to see. In the last five years the median was $1,658Sign up free to see across 32 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 von Nessen prices by medium
- Auction results
- 54
- Sold rate
- 100%
- Active at auction
- 2001–2026
- Median price
- $1.7kSign up free to see
- Record price
- $43.2kSign up free to see side table, Wright, Mar 2006
| Medium | Priced sales | Typical range | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 14 | $1.2k–$3kSign up free to see | $1.6kSign up free to see |
| Sculpture | 4 | $1k–$2.1kSign up free to see | $1.6kSign up free to see |
Top auction houses: Wright (37), Toomey & Co. (8), Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) (4)
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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) | 16 | $1.2k–$1.7kSign up free to see | $1.3kSign up free to see |
| Mid-size (30–75 cm) | 22 | $1.2k–$5kSign up free to see | $2.4kSign up free to see |
| Large (75–150 cm) | 3 | $1.1k–$3.5kSign up free to see | $1.7kSign up free to see |
Recent Walter von Nessen sales
- Rare table lamp, Bakelite, aluminum — $10,880Sign up free to see, Wright, Aug 20, 2026
- Candelabrum, nickel-plated brass — $1,664Sign up free to see, Wright, Aug 5, 2026
- Cat bookends model 17042, pair, nickel plated brass — $1,216Sign up free to see, Wright, Aug 5, 2026
- Tavern pitcher, model 17026, copper, brass — $512Sign up free to see, Wright, Aug 5, 2026
- Table lamp, stainless steel, glass, fabric — $1,995Sign up free to see, Wright, Aug 5, 2026
- Early lounge chair, molded beech — $14,080Sign up free to see, Wright, Jun 4, 2026
- Table lamps, pair, aluminum — $5,120Sign up free to see, Wright, May 21, 2026
- Cat bookends model 17042, pair, brass-plated copper — $1,664Sign up free to see, Wright, Apr 14, 2026
Questions about Walter von Nessen prices
What is a Walter von Nessen work worth?
Based on 54 priced auction sales recorded by ArtSell, works by Walter von Nessen have sold for a median of $1,658, and half of them sold between $729 and $3,036. 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 von Nessen sold at auction?
The highest price in ArtSell’s records is $43,200 for “side table” at Wright in March 2006.
Which Walter von Nessen medium sells for the most?
By median price, sculpture lead with $1,601 (4 sales).
How often do Walter von Nessen works sell at auction?
100% of the 54 lots recorded between 2001 and 2026 sold.
How can I sell a Walter von Nessen work?
Request a free auction estimate on ArtSell: send photos and details, and our specialists will reply with an estimate. There is no obligation.
ArtSell has recorded 54 auction results for Walter von Nessen between 2001 and 2026, and 54 of them sold (100%).
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