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# Peter Janssen (1906–1979)

Peter Janssen is a German artist with 12 auction lots recorded since 2004, median price $740.

A work by Peter Janssen sold in 2026 for $1,287, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

**1 Peter Janssen work is coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-03).

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## What is a Peter Janssen work worth?

Across 6 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Peter Janssen work is $740.

The median Peter Janssen painting sells for $888 across 5 lots.

The median Peter Janssen work on paper sells for $468 across 1 lots.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 7 | $888 | $1,287 | 71.4% | — |
| Works on Paper | 1 | $468 | $468 | — | — |

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 5 | $592–$1,035 | $888 | $1,287 |

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

## Frequently asked questions

### What is a Peter Janssen worth?

Across 6 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Peter Janssen work is $740. The median Peter Janssen painting sells for $888 across 5 lots. The median Peter Janssen work on paper sells for $468 across 1 lots.

### What is Peter Janssen's auction record?

Peter Janssen's auction record is $1,287.

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

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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.