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# Gabor Peterdi (1915–2015)

## What is Gabor Peterdi’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 48 auction results for Gabor Peterdi at 17 houses since 2006. Over the last 24 months the median price was $1,524 including buyer’s premium (middle half $1,207–$3,810, n=5). The auction record is $6,985 for Arctic Light I (2025, Wright). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arctic Light I, 1961 | Painting | $6,985 | Wright | May 2025 |
| 2 | Red Sky of Cozumel, 1987 | Oil on canvas | $5,520 | Swann Auction Galleries | Jun 2009 |
| 3 | Rolling Sand Dunes, 1954 | Painting | $3,810 | Wright | May 2025 |
| 4 | Seascape I, 1967 | Oil on canvas | $3,600 | Swann Auction Galleries | Jun 2012 |
| 5 | Still Life, 1953 | Oil on canvas | $3,600 | Swann Auction Galleries | Jun 2012 |
| 6 | Winter Light III, 1963 | Oil on canvas | $3,360 | Swann Auction Galleries | Jun 2012 |
| 7 | Florescence II, 1955 | Painting | $2,520 | Rago Arts | Sep 2024 |
| 8 | Combat, 1950 | Ink and wash on cream wove paper | $2,400 | Swann Auction Galleries | Oct 2011 |
| 9 | The Green Glass, 1956 | Oil on canvas | $2,400 | Swann Auction Galleries | Nov 2012 |

**Top auction records: prints & editions**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Death of the Matador, 1939 | Engraving | $2,520 | Rago Arts | Oct 2023 |

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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 12 | $2,940 |
| Prints | 17 | $293 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 16 | $1,602 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 14 | $239 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 48 results from 17 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Gabor Peterdi is an American artist with 53 auction lots recorded since 2006, median price $750. 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 Gabor Peterdi sold in 2026 for $850, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Gabor Peterdi work worth?

Across 44 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Gabor Peterdi work is $750.

The median Gabor Peterdi print sells for $272 across 24 lots.

The median Gabor Peterdi painting sells for $2,460 across 16 lots.

The median Gabor Peterdi work on paper sells for $850 across 3 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 | 25 | $272† | $2,520 | 96% | 2025-02-14 |
| Paintings | 16 | $2,460† | $6,985 | — | 2025-09-30 |
| Works on Paper | 3 | $850 | $2,400 | — | 2026-05-15 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $5,520 | $6,985 | — | 2025-05-28 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

Gabor Peterdi's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (25 lots) median $272 with 96% sell-through. Paintings (16 lots) median $2,460, record $6,985. A typical Gabor Peterdi painting sells for around 9.1× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 3 lots) the median is $5,520.

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 17 | $163–$400† | $250† | $2,520 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 6 | $130–$1,635† | $875† | $2,400 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 11 | $1,306–$3,480† | $2,400† | $5,520 |

† 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 | 2025 | $6,985 |
| Paintings | 2009 | $5,520 |
| Prints & Editions | 2023 | $2,520 |
| Prints & Editions | 2011 | $2,400 |
| Works on Paper | 2011 | $2,400 |
| Works on Paper | 2026 | $850 |

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 Gabor Peterdi worth?

Across 44 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Gabor Peterdi work is $750. The median Gabor Peterdi print sells for $272 across 24 lots. The median Gabor Peterdi painting sells for $2,460 across 16 lots. The median Gabor Peterdi work on paper sells for $850 across 3 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 Gabor Peterdi print?

Based on 24 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Gabor Peterdi print is $272. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Gabor Peterdi's most expensive print?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Gabor Peterdi print is $2,520.

### What is the average price of a Gabor Peterdi painting?

Based on 16 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Gabor Peterdi painting is $2,460. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Gabor Peterdi's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Gabor Peterdi painting is $6,985.

### What is the average price of a small Gabor Peterdi print?

Based on 17 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Gabor Peterdi print (small (under 50 cm)) is $250, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is the average price of a medium Gabor Peterdi painting?

Based on 11 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Gabor Peterdi painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $2,400, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Gabor Peterdi's auction record?

Gabor Peterdi's auction record is $6,985, set in 2025.

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Data last updated 2026-11-02. OpeningBid tracks 15,390,829 auction lots from 577 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Gabor Peterdi auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/gabor-peterdi (updated 2026-11-02).

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.