Carl William Peters (1897–1980)
What is Carl William Peters’s work worth?
As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 64 auction results for Carl William Peters at 11 houses since 1994. Over the last 24 months the median price was $1,650 including buyer’s premium (middle half $878–$2,763, n=16). The auction record is $27,000 for Elm Street, Rochester, NY (2020, Cottone Auctions). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Elm Street, Rochester, NY, circa 1930 | Oil on canvas | $27,000 | Cottone Auctions | Mar 2020 |
| 2 | Rockport Harbor | — | $13,200 | Sotheby's | Mar 2007 |
| 3 | Snowscape | Oil | $11,970 | Freeman's Hindman | Dec 2023 |
| 4 | Morning Chores, Winter | Oil on canvas | $7,680 | Freeman's Hindman | Dec 2025 |
| 5 | Little Farm, 1897 | Painting | $6,875 | Bonhams | Nov 2014 |
| 6 | Winter Landscape | Oil on canvas | $6,000 | Cottone Auctions | Sep 2024 |
| 7 | Village Near Fairport, New York, 1897 | Oil on canvas | $5,625 | Bonhams | Nov 2017 |
| 8 | Meadow Brook | Oil on canvas | $5,000 | Cottone Auctions | May 2024 |
| 9 | Pigeon Cove | Oil/canvas board | $5,000 | Cottone Auctions | Sep 2010 |
| 10 | Fairport Farm | Oil on board | $4,800 | Freeman's Hindman | Dec 2025 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 48 | $2,218 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 28 | $2,370 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 7 | $1,125 |
Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 64 results from 11 houses · How we compute these figures
Carl William Peters is an American artist with 62 auction lots recorded since 1994, median price $2,000. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by Carl William Peters sold in 2026 for $2,600, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Carl William Peters on OpeningBid →What is a Carl William Peters work worth?
Across 58 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Carl William Peters work is $2,000.
The median Carl William Peters painting sells for $2,180 across 54 lots.
The median Carl William Peters work on paper sells for $400 across 3 lots.
The median Carl William Peters print sells for $1,645 across 1 lots.
Medium (50–120 cm) Carl William Peters paintings typically sell for $1,900–$3,500 (the middle half of 33 sold lots).
Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
Price breakdown by category
| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 1 | $1,645 | $1,645 | — | 2002-09-20 |
| Paintings | 56 | $2,180†‡ | $27,000 | 96.4% | 2026-05-21 |
| Works on Paper | 4 | $400‡ | $650 | 75% | 2026-01-31 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 4 | $12,585 | $27,000 | — | 2025-12-08 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Carl William Peters's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (1 lots) median $1,645. Paintings (56 lots) median $2,180, record $27,000. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 4 lots) the median is $12,585.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 9 | $1,000–$1,541‡ | $1,125‡ | $2,600 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 33 | $1,900–$3,500†‡ | $2,340†‡ | $7,680 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2020 | $27,000 |
| Paintings | 2025 | $7,680 |
| Prints & Editions | 2002 | $1,645 |
| Works on Paper | 2026 | $650 |
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $400‡ |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Carl William Peters worth?
Across 58 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Carl William Peters work is $2,000. The median Carl William Peters painting sells for $2,180 across 54 lots. The median Carl William Peters work on paper sells for $400 across 3 lots. The median Carl William Peters print sells for $1,645 across 1 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Carl William Peters paintings typically sell for $1,900–$3,500 (the middle half of 33 sold lots). Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
What is the average price of a Carl William Peters painting?
Based on 54 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Carl William Peters painting is $2,180. Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
What is Carl William Peters's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Carl William Peters painting is $27,000.
What is the average price of a medium Carl William Peters painting?
Based on 33 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Carl William Peters painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $2,340, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
What is Carl William Peters's auction record?
Carl William Peters's auction record is $27,000, set in 2020.
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