Cleon Peterson (b. 1973)
What is Cleon Peterson’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 96 auction results for Cleon Peterson at 11 houses since 2004. Over the last 24 months the median price was $3,212 including buyer’s premium (middle half $458–$6,822, n=14). The auction record is $38,239 for Untitled (2017, Artcurial). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Untitled, 2015 | Acrylique sur toile | $38,239 | Artcurial | Dec 2017 |
| 2 | Circle, 2016 | Acrylic | $35,479 | Artcurial | Jul 2021 |
| 3 | Horse, 2016 | Acrylique sur toile | $28,174 | Artcurial | Jun 2023 |
| 4 | Judgement, 2015 | Acrylique sur toile | $25,453 | Artcurial | Dec 2023 |
| 5 | The Bleeding, 2015 | Acrylic | $18,926 | Artcurial | May 2019 |
| 6 | Hysteria, 2012 | Acrylique sur six panneaux de bois | $14,134 | Artcurial | Oct 2016 |
| 7 | Savage Killing, 2018 | Acrylique sur toile | $13,488 | Artcurial | Nov 2025 |
| 8 | Eclipse, 2017 | Acrylic | $12,341 | Artcurial | Jul 2021 |
| 9 | The Winds are Blowing, 2017 | Acrylic | $11,092 | Artcurial | Dec 2020 |
| 10 | Sans Titre, 2014 | Acrylic | $9,507 | Artcurial | Dec 2020 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 26 | $7,942 |
| Other | 16 | $1,547 |
| Sculpture | 5 | $1,245 |
| Prints | 43 | $385 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 5 | $5,824 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 25 | $1,071 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 32 | $431 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 96 results from 11 houses · How we compute these figures
Cleon Peterson is an American artist with 380 auction lots recorded since 2004, median price $872. 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 Cleon Peterson is recorded as sold in 2026 for $3,715; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Cleon Peterson on OpeningBid →What is a Cleon Peterson work worth?
Across 96 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Cleon Peterson work is $872.
The median Cleon Peterson print sells for $391 across 48 lots.
The median Cleon Peterson painting sells for $7,351 across 29 lots.
The median Cleon Peterson sculpture sells for $1,181 across 4 lots.
Medium (50–120 cm) Cleon Peterson prints typically sell for $274–$458 (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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 72 | $391†‡ | $2,125 | 66.7% | 2026-04-03 |
| Paintings | 32 | $7,351‡ | $38,239 | 90.6% | 2026-01-25 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 5 | $1,181 | $6,843 | 80% | 2024-08-28 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 5 | $28,174 | $38,239 | — | 2023-12-06 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Cleon Peterson's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (72 lots) median $391 with 66.7% sell-through. Paintings (32 lots) median $7,351, record $38,239. A typical Cleon Peterson painting sells for around 19× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 5 lots) the median is $28,174.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 7 | $314–$428‡ | $316‡ | $806‡ |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 25 | $274–$458†‡ | $375†‡ | $2,125 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 6 | $2,748–$4,759 | $3,344 | $5,292 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 11 | $6,289–$9,340‡ | $8,298‡ | $35,479 |
‡ 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 | 2017 | $38,239 |
| Paintings | 2021 | $35,479 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2024 | $6,843 |
| Prints & Editions | 2022 | $2,125 |
| Prints & Editions | 2020 | $1,893 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2024 | $1,245 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Cleon Peterson worth?
Across 96 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Cleon Peterson work is $872. The median Cleon Peterson print sells for $391 across 48 lots. The median Cleon Peterson painting sells for $7,351 across 29 lots. The median Cleon Peterson sculpture sells for $1,181 across 4 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Cleon Peterson prints typically sell for $274–$458 (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 Cleon Peterson print?
Based on 48 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Cleon Peterson print is $391. 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 Cleon Peterson's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Cleon Peterson print is $2,125.
What is the average price of a Cleon Peterson painting?
Based on 29 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Cleon Peterson painting is $7,351. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Cleon Peterson's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Cleon Peterson painting is $38,239.
What is the average price of a medium Cleon Peterson print?
Based on 25 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Cleon Peterson print (medium (50–120 cm)) is $375, 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 the average price of a medium Cleon Peterson painting?
Based on 11 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Cleon Peterson painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $8,298, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Cleon Peterson's auction record?
Cleon Peterson's auction record is $38,239, set in 2017.
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