> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/chris-pekel · updated 2026-11-03

# Chris Pekel (b. 1983)

## What is Chris Pekel’s work worth? {#value}

As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 44 auction results for Chris Pekel at 3 houses since 2011. Over the last 24 months the median price was $877 including buyer’s premium (middle half $407–$1,099, n=23). The auction record is $2,507 for The Valley Farm (2026, Lawsons Auctioneers). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

**Top auction records: paintings, drawings & sculpture**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Valley Farm | Synthetic polymer paint on linen | $2,507 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Apr 2026 |
| 2 | Emerald Lights, 2022 | Emerald | $1,766 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Aug 2026 |
| 3 | City Life | Synthetic polyer paint on linen | $1,646 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Nov 2024 |
| 4 | Beach Walk | Synthetic polymer paint on canvas | $1,410 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Jun 2026 |
| 5 | Misty Morning, 2023 | Synthetic polymer paint on canvas | $1,360 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Aug 2024 |
| 6 | Metropolis | Synthetic polymer paint on linen | $1,259 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Apr 2025 |
| 7 | Kite Surfing, 2024 | Synthetic polymer paint on linen | $1,257 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Sep 2024 |
| 8 | Gathering Crowds | Synthetic polymer paint on linen | $1,157 | Lawsons Auctioneers | May 2024 |
| 9 | City Sunset | Synthetic polymer paint on linen | $1,111 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Feb 2025 |
| 10 | CHRIS PEKEL, Australia (1983 -), New York, synthetic polymer paint on canvas, frame: 88 x 88 x 4 cm. (34.64 x 34.64 x 1.57 in.) | Synthetic polymer paint on canvas | $1,086 | Lawsons Auctioneers | May 2026 |


**Median price by medium (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 31 | $826 |

**Median price by size (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 26 | $927 |

Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 44 results from 3 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Chris Pekel is an Australia artist with 85 auction lots recorded since 2011, median price $772. 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 Chris Pekel sold in 2026 for $983, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Chris Pekel work worth?

Across 35 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Chris Pekel work is $772.

The median Chris Pekel painting sells for $797 across 30 lots.

Medium (50–120 cm) Chris Pekel paintings typically sell for $503–$1,157 (the middle half of 25 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 78 | $797† | $2,507 | 38.5% | 2026-09-14 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $1,766 | $2,507 | — | 2026-08-10 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 25 | $503–$1,157† | $881† | $2,507 |

† 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 | 2026 | $2,507 |
| Paintings | 2024 | $1,646 |

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 Chris Pekel worth?

Across 35 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Chris Pekel work is $772. The median Chris Pekel painting sells for $797 across 30 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Chris Pekel paintings typically sell for $503–$1,157 (the middle half of 25 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 Chris Pekel painting?

Based on 30 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Chris Pekel painting is $797. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Chris Pekel's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Chris Pekel painting is $2,507.

### What is the average price of a medium Chris Pekel painting?

Based on 25 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Chris Pekel painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $881, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Chris Pekel's auction record?

Chris Pekel's auction record is $2,507, set in 2026.

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Data last updated 2026-11-03. OpeningBid tracks 15,596,131 auction lots from 579 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Chris Pekel auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/chris-pekel (updated 2026-11-03).

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.