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# Hilary Pecis (b. 1979)

## What is Hilary Pecis’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 59 auction results for Hilary Pecis at 8 houses since 2007. Over the last 24 months the median price was $204,737 including buyer’s premium (middle half $22,225–$381,693, n=15). The auction record is $1,400,000 for Tea Parlor (2025, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tea Parlor, 2020 | Acrylic paint | $1,400,000 | Christie's | Apr 2025 |
| 2 | Wine at J's, 2020 | Acrylic paint | $1,260,000 | Christie's | Nov 2024 |
| 3 | Big Boy, 2020 | Acrylic paint | $1,171,740 | Christie's | May 2022 |
| 4 | Untitled (acrylic on linen), 2022 | Acrylic paint | $891,869 | Phillips | Oct 2023 |
| 5 | Upstairs Interior, 2019 | Acrylic paint | $870,000 | Christie's | Nov 2021 |
| 6 | Inside/Outside, 2020 | Acrylic paint | $729,522 | Christie's | Mar 2026 |
| 7 | Record Collection, 2024 | Acrylic on linen | $700,000 | Sotheby's | Feb 2024 |
| 8 | Adrianne's Bookshelf, 2020 | Acrylic paint | $630,000 | Phillips | May 2022 |
| 9 | Clementine's Bookshelf, 2021 | Acrylic on linen | $504,000 | Sotheby's | Nov 2024 |
| 10 | Interior With Cats and Fish, 2019 | Acrylic paint | $484,548 | Christie's | Nov 2022 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 47 | $259,315 |
| Works on paper | 8 | $21,565 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 12 | $557,274 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 34 | $225,805 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 8 | $25,925 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 59 results from 8 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Hilary Pecis is an artist with 71 auction lots recorded since 2007, median price $226,161. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Hilary Pecis sold in 2026 for $259,385, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

**1 Hilary Pecis work is coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-02).

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## What is a Hilary Pecis work worth?

Across 59 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Hilary Pecis work is $226,161.

The median Hilary Pecis painting sells for $259,385 across 49 lots.

The median Hilary Pecis work on paper sells for $20,723 across 6 lots.

Medium (50–120 cm) Hilary Pecis paintings typically sell for $110,154–$322,280 (the middle half of 35 sold lots).

Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 54 | $259,385‡ | $1.4M | 90.7% | 2026-03-28 |
| Works on Paper | 6 | $20,723 | $37,503 | — | 2024-03-12 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 41 | $309,412‡ | $1.4M | — | 2026-03-28 |

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 35 | $110,154–$322,280‡ | $226,161‡ | $870,000 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 11 | $337,311–$1M | $630,000 | $1.4M |

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 6 | $12,957–$30,934 | $20,723 | $37,503 |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2025 | $1.4M |
| Paintings | 2024 | $1.3M |
| Works on Paper | 2012 | $37,503 |
| Works on Paper | 2007 | $32,005 |

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 Hilary Pecis worth?

Across 59 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Hilary Pecis work is $226,161. The median Hilary Pecis painting sells for $259,385 across 49 lots. The median Hilary Pecis work on paper sells for $20,723 across 6 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Hilary Pecis paintings typically sell for $110,154–$322,280 (the middle half of 35 sold lots). Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is the average price of a Hilary Pecis painting?

Based on 49 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Hilary Pecis painting is $259,385. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Hilary Pecis's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Hilary Pecis painting is $1,400,000.

### What is the average price of a medium Hilary Pecis painting?

Based on 35 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Hilary Pecis painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $226,161, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is the average price of a large Hilary Pecis painting?

Based on 11 sold lots, the median auction price of a large Hilary Pecis painting (large (over 120 cm)) is $630,000, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

### What is Hilary Pecis's auction record?

Hilary Pecis's auction record is $1,400,000, 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, “Hilary Pecis auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/hilary-pecis (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.