Walter Brightwell Auction Prices and Value Guide
Walter Brightwell auction prices are tracked in Appraisily's artist market index, with source-directory coverage of 34 records. Use this page to review sold-lot activity, market context, and valuation factors before requesting a formal appraisal.
Walter Brightwell auction prices: quick answer
Walter Brightwell auction prices depend on medium, size, date, condition, provenance, edition details, attribution confidence, and recent comparable auction sales.
- Artist
- Walter Brightwell
- Source records
- 34
- Market update
- 2026-02-06
Walter Brightwell appraisal factors
Walter Brightwell auction prices should be read against comparable works with similar medium, size, date, condition, provenance, and attribution confidence.
Common auction categories
- Fine art and paintings
- Works on paper and prints
- Sculpture and mixed media
- Decorative art and editions
Value drivers
- Medium, size, date, and period within the artist career
- Condition, restoration history, and surface quality
- Signature, inscriptions, edition details, and attribution confidence
- Provenance, exhibition history, and catalogue references
- Recent comparable auction sales for similar works
- Subject matter, rarity, and demand in the current market
Appraisal caveats
- Public auction records are a starting point, not a final appraisal.
- Private sales, incomplete feeds, and attribution changes may not be fully represented.
- Authentication and condition can materially change value.
Recent sale records
Selected public auction records currently in the Appraisily lot index. Use them as market context, then request a formal appraisal before you sell, insure, or donate.
walter brightwell 1919 2005 well framed luminous seascape original crashing surf oil painting · Curated Gallery Auctions · 2026-06-14 walter brightwell 1919 2005 well framed luminous seascape original crashing surf oil painting Curated Gallery Auctions · 2026-06-14
walter brightwell 1919 2005 framed oil · Roan Inc. Auctioneers & Appraisers · 2021-01-09 walter brightwell 1919 2005 framed oil Roan Inc. Auctioneers & Appraisers · 2021-01-09
walter brightwell am 1919 2005 ogunquit surf 1983 oil on canvas 23 1 2 x 35 3 4 sight 29 1 2 x 42 framed · Barridoff Auctions · 2020-08-15 walter brightwell am 1919 2005 ogunquit surf 1983 oil on canvas 23 1 2 x 35 3 4 sight 29 1 2 x 42 framed Barridoff Auctions · 2020-08-15
walter brightwell jr oil on canvas · Weiss Auctions · 2019-11-21 walter brightwell jr oil on canvas Weiss Auctions · 2019-11-21
walter brightwell american 1919 2005 rough waters oil on canvas 16 x 20 inche · Heritage Auctions · 2019-10-10 walter brightwell american 1919 2005 rough waters oil on canvas 16 x 20 inche Heritage Auctions · 2019-10-10
walter brightwell looking down 6th avenue toward the jefferson market library building · Barridoff Auctions · 2017-08-04 walter brightwell looking down 6th avenue toward the jefferson market library building Barridoff Auctions · 2017-08-04
Data basis
This page is built from Appraisily's public auction market index. Private transactions, incomplete sale feeds, and attribution changes may not be fully represented.
Artist value FAQ
How much is Walter Brightwell worth?
Comparable public auction sales are the best starting point, but final value depends on the specific artwork, condition, size, medium, provenance, and attribution confidence.
Can Appraisily value my Walter Brightwell artwork?
Yes. Appraisily can review photos, dimensions, signatures, condition, provenance, and comparable market data to prepare a current valuation.