Kurt Peiser (1887–1962)
What is Kurt Peiser’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 73 auction results for Kurt Peiser at 6 houses since 2005. Over the last 24 months the median price was $224 including buyer’s premium (middle half $179–$1,167, n=10). The auction record is $5,497 for L'arrivée au port (2005, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | L'arrivée au port, 1887 | Huile sur toile | $5,497 | Christie's | May 2005 |
| 2 | Winter scene | Painting | $5,000 | Galerie Bernaerts | Mar 2022 |
| 3 | Untitled | Charcoal | $4,716 | Galerie Bernaerts | Mar 2019 |
| 4 | Un Couple sur la galerie, 1920 | Charchoal and gouache/pastel on paper | $4,137 | Flandersauctions | Sep 2024 |
| 5 | Enamored couple on the beach | Painting | $3,535 | Galerie Bernaerts | Jun 2020 |
| 6 | Harbour view | Painting | $3,429 | Galerie Bernaerts | Mar 2022 |
| 7 | Bad times | Painting | $2,950 | Galerie Bernaerts | Nov 2021 |
| 8 | KURT PEISER (1887-1962), 1936 | Painting | $2,946 | Galerie Bernaerts | Jun 2020 |
| 9 | Sailing yachts at sea, 1907 | Painting | $2,901 | Galerie Bernaerts | May 2019 |
| 10 | KURT PEISER (1887-1962) | Painting | $2,655 | Galerie Bernaerts | Nov 2021 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 20 | $1,657 |
| Works on paper | 11 | $990 |
| Prints | 38 | $163 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 14 | $1,715 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 48 | $215 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 73 results from 6 houses · How we compute these figures
Kurt Peiser is a Belgian artist with 96 auction lots recorded since 2005, median price $377. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.
A work by Kurt Peiser sold in 2026 for $1,425, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Kurt Peiser on OpeningBid →What is a Kurt Peiser work worth?
Across 73 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Kurt Peiser work is $377.
The median Kurt Peiser print sells for $167 across 39 lots.
The median Kurt Peiser painting sells for $1,657 across 20 lots.
The median Kurt Peiser work on paper sells for $1,187 across 12 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) Kurt Peiser prints typically sell for $104–$246 (the middle half of 33 sold lots).
Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
Price breakdown by category
| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 47 | $167 | $1,706 | 83% | 2026-06-19 |
| Paintings | 25 | $1,657† | $5,497 | 80% | 2026-06-10 |
| Works on Paper | 19 | $1,187† | $4,716 | 63.2% | 2025-11-14 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 4 | $4,858 | $5,497 | — | 2024-09-10 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Kurt Peiser's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (47 lots) median $167 with 83% sell-through. Paintings (25 lots) median $1,657, record $5,497. A typical Kurt Peiser painting sells for around 9.9× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 4 lots) the median is $4,858.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 33 | $104–$246 | $147 | $797 |
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 10 | $933–$1,634† | $1,148† | $5,497 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 6 | $1,548–$2,876 | $2,285 | $5,000 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 6 | $408–$1,189† | $886† | $1,514† |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 6 | $1,234–$3,656 | $1,863 | $4,716 |
† 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 | 2005 | $5,497 |
| Paintings | 2022 | $5,000 |
| Works on Paper | 2019 | $4,716 |
| Works on Paper | 2024 | $4,137 |
| Prints & Editions | 2019 | $1,706 |
| Prints & Editions | 2019 | $797 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Kurt Peiser worth?
Across 73 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Kurt Peiser work is $377. The median Kurt Peiser print sells for $167 across 39 lots. The median Kurt Peiser painting sells for $1,657 across 20 lots. The median Kurt Peiser work on paper sells for $1,187 across 12 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Kurt Peiser prints typically sell for $104–$246 (the middle half of 33 sold lots). Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is the average price of a Kurt Peiser print?
Based on 39 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Kurt Peiser print is $167.
What is Kurt Peiser's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Kurt Peiser print is $1,706.
What is the average price of a Kurt Peiser painting?
Based on 20 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Kurt Peiser painting is $1,657. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Kurt Peiser's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Kurt Peiser painting is $5,497.
What is the average price of a Kurt Peiser work on paper?
Based on 12 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Kurt Peiser work on paper is $1,187. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Kurt Peiser's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Kurt Peiser work on paper is $4,716.
What is the average price of a small Kurt Peiser print?
Based on 33 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Kurt Peiser print (small (under 50 cm)) is $147, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
What is the average price of a small Kurt Peiser painting?
Based on 10 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Kurt Peiser painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $1,148, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Kurt Peiser's auction record?
Kurt Peiser's auction record is $5,497, set in 2005.
See the full Kurt Peiser record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
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