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# Carl W. Peters (b. 1897)

Carl W. Peters is an American artist with 15 auction lots recorded since 1996, median price $3,450. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by Carl W. Peters sold in 2006 for $3,960, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Carl W. Peters work worth?

Across 14 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Carl W. Peters work is $3,450.

The median Carl W. Peters painting sells for $2,588 across 14 lots.

The median Carl W. Peters print sells for $3,960 across 1 lots.

Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 1 | $3,960 | $3,960 | — | 2006-07-07 |
| Paintings | 14 | $2,588† | $5,750 | — | 2019-12-09 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

Carl W. Peters's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (1 lots) median $3,960. Paintings (14 lots) median $2,588, record $5,750.

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 12 | $975–$4,338† | $3,450† | $5,750 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2004 | $5,750 |
| Paintings | 2000 | $4,600 |
| Prints & Editions | 2006 | $3,960 |

The highest recorded result in each medium. The full sale history is in the OpeningBid app (free sign-up).

## Frequently asked questions

### What is a Carl W. Peters worth?

Across 14 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Carl W. Peters work is $3,450. The median Carl W. Peters painting sells for $2,588 across 14 lots. The median Carl W. Peters print sells for $3,960 across 1 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is the average price of a Carl W. Peters painting?

Based on 14 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Carl W. Peters painting is $2,588. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Carl W. Peters's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Carl W. Peters painting is $5,750.

### What is the average price of a medium Carl W. Peters painting?

Based on 12 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Carl W. Peters painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $3,450, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Carl W. Peters's auction record?

Carl W. Peters's auction record is $5,750, set in 2004.

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Data last updated 2026-11-01. OpeningBid tracks 15,222,099 auction lots from 571 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

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Historical auction data, not investment advice. Prices are premium-inclusive USD where the buyer's premium is recorded. Figures marked † are hammer prices (buyer's premium not included); ‡ marks a price whose basis is not yet verified. Non-USD results are converted at the sale month's rate.