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# Jane Peterson (1876–1965)

## What is Jane Peterson’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 365 auction results for Jane Peterson at 34 houses since 1988. Over the last 24 months the median price was $6,930 including buyer’s premium (middle half $4,454–$17,583, n=20). The auction record is $378,000 for Gloucester Harbor (2025, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gloucester Harbor, 1876 | Oil paint | $378,000 | Christie's | Jan 2025 |
| 2 | Gloucester Harbor, 1876 | Oil paint | $365,000 | Christie's | Feb 2014 |
| 3 | On the Pier, Edgartown, 1876 | Oil paint | $354,500 | Christie's | Dec 1998 |
| 4 | Gloucester Boats, 1916 | Oil on canvas | $226,800 | Sotheby's | Sep 2020 |
| 5 | Bridge, Venice, circa 1955 | Oil and gouache on board | $195,134 | Christie's | Sep 2005 |
| 6 | A Pier at Gloucester | Oil on canvas | $175,000 | Cottone Auctions | Sep 2024 |
| 7 | Red House (Venice) | — | $169,000 | Sotheby's | May 2008 |
| 8 | Venetian Canal | Oil on canvas | $139,000 | Sotheby's | Nov 2007 |
| 9 | Gloucester Fleet, 1876 | Oil paint | $138,000 | Christie's | Nov 2000 |
| 10 | Gloucester Scene | Oil on canvas | $130,000 | Cottone Auctions | Sep 2024 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Other | 13 | $11,970 |
| Paintings | 189 | $6,518 |
| Works on paper | 71 | $3,055 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 164 | $6,888 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 91 | $3,075 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 365 results from 34 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Jane Peterson is an American artist with 421 auction lots recorded since 1988, median price $4,062. 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 Jane Peterson sold in 2026 for a hammer price of $160,000 (buyer's premium not included), according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

**4 Jane Peterson works are coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-02).

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## What is a Jane Peterson work worth?

Across 345 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Jane Peterson work is $4,062.

The median Jane Peterson painting sells for $5,581 across 223 lots.

The median Jane Peterson work on paper sells for $1,800 across 110 lots.

The median Jane Peterson print sells for $450 across 1 lots.

Medium (50–120 cm) Jane Peterson paintings typically sell for $3,506–$13,920 (the middle half of 144 sold lots).

Small (under 50 cm) Jane Peterson paintings typically sell for $1,756–$7,642 (the middle half of 68 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 | 4 | $450‡ | $450‡ | 25% | 2005-08-05 |
| Paintings | 257 | $5,581†‡ | $378,000 | 86.8% | 2026-10-29 |
| Works on Paper | 133 | $1,800†‡ | $60,480 | 82.7% | 2026-09-15 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 19 | $139,000† | $378,000 | — | 2026-10-29 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

Jane Peterson's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (4 lots) median $450 with 25% sell-through. Paintings (257 lots) median $5,581, record $378,000. A typical Jane Peterson painting sells for around 12× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 19 lots) the median is $139,000.

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 68 | $1,756–$7,642†‡ | $3,500†‡ | $195,134 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 144 | $3,506–$13,920†‡ | $6,992†‡ | $378,000 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

‡ 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) | 51 | $675–$2,300†‡ | $1,200†‡ | $18,800 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 54 | $1,600–$6,188†‡ | $3,375†‡ | $60,480 |

† 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 | 2025 | $378,000 |
| Paintings | 2014 | $365,000 |
| Works on Paper | 2020 | $60,480 |
| Works on Paper | 2000 | $43,475 |
| Prints & Editions | 2005 | $450‡ |

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

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 Jane Peterson worth?

Across 345 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Jane Peterson work is $4,062. The median Jane Peterson painting sells for $5,581 across 223 lots. The median Jane Peterson work on paper sells for $1,800 across 110 lots. The median Jane Peterson print sells for $450 across 1 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Jane Peterson paintings typically sell for $3,506–$13,920 (the middle half of 144 sold lots). Small (under 50 cm) Jane Peterson paintings typically sell for $1,756–$7,642 (the middle half of 68 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 Jane Peterson painting?

Based on 223 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Jane Peterson painting is $5,581. 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 Jane Peterson's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Jane Peterson painting is $378,000.

### What is the average price of a Jane Peterson work on paper?

Based on 110 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Jane Peterson work on paper is $1,800. 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 Jane Peterson's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Jane Peterson work on paper is $60,480.

### What is the average price of a medium Jane Peterson painting?

Based on 144 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Jane Peterson painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $6,992, 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 small Jane Peterson painting?

Based on 68 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Jane Peterson painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $3,500, 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 Jane Peterson's auction record?

Jane Peterson's auction record is $378,000, 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, “Jane Peterson auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/jane-peterson (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.