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# Peder Balke (1804–1887)

Peder Balke is a Norwegian artist with 5 auction lots recorded since 2013, median price $60,244. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Peder Balke sold in 2025 for $60,244, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Peder Balke work worth?

Across 5 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Peder Balke work is $60,244.

The median Peder Balke painting sells for $28,021 across 3 lots.

The median Peder Balke work on paper sells for $148,231 across 2 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 | 3 | $28,021‡ | $60,244 | — | 2025-07-02 |
| Works on Paper | 2 | $148,231 | $207,927 | — | 2025-07-01 |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $207,927 |
| Works on Paper | 2023 | $88,536 |
| Paintings | 2025 | $60,244 |
| Paintings | 2013 | $28,021‡ |

‡ 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 Peder Balke worth?

Across 5 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Peder Balke work is $60,244. The median Peder Balke painting sells for $28,021 across 3 lots. The median Peder Balke work on paper sells for $148,231 across 2 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Peder Balke's auction record?

Peder Balke's auction record is $207,927, set in 2025.

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Data last updated 2026-11-01. OpeningBid tracks 15,222,099 auction lots from 571 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Peder Balke auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/peder-balke (updated 2026-11-01).

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.