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Walter Wright

New Zealand · 1866–1933 · Painter

Walter Wright was a New Zealand artist best known for his historical paintings, particularly those depicting aspects of Māori life and culture. (Wikipedia)

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5auction results2007–2025years recorded80%sold (4)$556Sign up free to seemedian price

Record prices

  1. Walter Wright, The Coaster Unloading at Craig's Wharf, Auckland, watercolourThe Coaster Unloading at Craig's Wharf, AucklandArt+Object · NZ$2,965≈ $2,118≈ £1,053≈ €1,528Sign up to see
  2. Walter Wright, On the Beach at Ngunguru, watercolourOn the Beach at NgunguruArt+Object · NZ$1,219≈ $725≈ £535≈ €617Sign up to see
  3. Walter Wright, Untitled – Village Scene, watercolourUntitled – Village SceneArt+Object · NZ$469≈ $388≈ £256≈ €298Sign up to see

Walter Wright’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 5 auction results for Walter Wright between 2007 and 2025, of which 4 sold (80%). Recorded sale prices range from $196Sign up free to see to $2.1kSign up free to see. The highest price recorded is $2.1kSign up free to see for The Coaster Unloading at Craig's Wharf, Auckland at Art+Object in September 2007. The most common medium is watercolors (3 lots). Most results come from Art+Object (4) and James D. Julia (1).

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  1. Walter Wright, On the Beach at Ngunguru, watercolour
    On the Beach at Ngunguru
    Watercolor
    170 x 315mm
    Art+Object · · Lot 137
    NZ$1,219≈ $725≈ £535≈ €617Price realizedSign up free to seeView at Art+Object ↗
  2. Walter Wright, At the Empire’s Call: New Zealand Troopers Sailing for The South African War
    At the Empire’s Call: New Zealand Troopers Sailing for The South African War
    Art+Object · · Lot 233
    NZ$319≈ $196≈ £155≈ €181Price realizedSign up free to seeView at Art+Object ↗
  3. Walter Wright, Untitled – Village Scene, watercolour
    Untitled – Village Scene
    Watercolor
    230 x 340mm
    Art+Object · · Lot 195
    NZ$469≈ $388≈ £256≈ €298Price realizedSign up free to seeView at Art+Object ↗
  4. Walter Wright, The Coaster Unloading at Craig's Wharf, Auckland, watercolour
    The Coaster Unloading at Craig's Wharf, Auckland
    Watercolor
    240 x 360mm
    Art+Object · · Lot 97
    NZ$2,965≈ $2,118≈ £1,053≈ €1,528Price realizedSign up free to seeView at Art+Object ↗
  5. Walter Wright, Violet Bank, Anon, Oil on board
    Violet Bank, Anon
    Oil · Board
    8" x 10-1/2”. Overall 11-1/2" x 15-1/2"
    James D. Julia · · Lot 1231
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $1,500–2,500View at James D. Julia ↗

Walter Wright works on paper (3)Walter Wright watercolors (3)

Walter Wright: quick facts

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

$2,118Sign up free to see, for The Coaster Unloading at Craig's Wharf, Auckland at Art+Object (September 2007) — the highest price in ArtSell’s records.

What is a typical auction price for Walter Wright?

The median sale price is $556Sign up free to see across 4 priced sales. Prices vary by medium, size and date — see the price chart & statistics.

How many works by Walter Wright have sold at auction?

4 of 5 recorded lots sold between 2007 and 2025.

Which auction houses sell Walter Wright?

Art+Object and James D. Julia account for the most recorded results. Art+Object · James D. Julia

About Walter Wright

Walter Wright was a New Zealand artist best known for his historical paintings, particularly those depicting aspects of Māori life and culture.

From Wikipedia, licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0.

In museum collections

  • Walter Wright, The Gap, Piha, West CoastThe Gap, Piha, West Coast, 1904
    Auckland Art Gallery · Public domain
  • Walter Wright, The Burning of the Boyd, Whangaroa Harbour, 1809The Burning of the Boyd, Whangaroa Harbour, 1809, 1908
    Auckland Art Gallery · Public domain
  • Walter Wright, The Canoe BuildersThe Canoe Builders, 1915
    Auckland Art Gallery · Public domain
  • Walter Wright, A Quiet stream, HangitikiA Quiet stream, Hangitiki, 1898
    Auckland Art Gallery · Public domain

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