Peter Abraham (1926–2010)
What is Peter Abraham’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 39 auction results for Peter Abraham at 2 houses since 2011. Over the last 24 months the median price was $334 including buyer’s premium (middle half $271–$483, n=12). The auction record is $2,327 for Tea in the Garden (2024, Lawsons Auctioneers). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tea in the Garden | Oil on canvas | $2,327 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Jun 2024 |
| 2 | Koalas Gathering for Mating Season | Oil on canvas | $1,995 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Mar 2023 |
| 3 | Parrots, Enchanted Rainforest | Oil on canvas | $1,294 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Feb 2023 |
| 4 | Broom Waterfront | Oil on board | $734 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Apr 2026 |
| 5 | A Vase of Roses | Oil on board | $622 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Dec 2025 |
| 6 | Morning Pride | Oil on canvas on board | $617 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Aug 2026 |
| 7 | Cattle Roundup | Oil on board | $439 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Dec 2024 |
| 8 | Daisies in Blue | Oil on board | $413 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Mar 2024 |
| 9 | Titts and Troubles, 1985 | Oil on canvas board | $358 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Mar 2025 |
| 10 | Horseback | Oil on board | $339 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Dec 2024 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 22 | $308 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 15 | $329 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 5 | $162 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 39 results from 2 houses · How we compute these figures
Peter Abraham is an Australia artist with 36 auction lots recorded since 2016, median price $328. 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 Peter Abraham sold in 2026 for $617, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
See the full Peter Abraham record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
View Peter Abraham on OpeningBid →What is a Peter Abraham work worth?
Across 33 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Peter Abraham work is $328.
The median Peter Abraham painting sells for $297 across 36 lots.
Medium (50–120 cm) Peter Abraham paintings typically sell for $225–$423 (the middle half of 24 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 40 | $297† | $2,327 | 90% | 2026-08-05 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 9 | $113–$248† | $141† | $358 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 24 | $225–$423† | $334† | $1,995 |
† 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 | 2024 | $2,327 |
| Paintings | 2023 | $1,995 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Peter Abraham worth?
Across 33 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Peter Abraham work is $328. The median Peter Abraham painting sells for $297 across 36 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Peter Abraham paintings typically sell for $225–$423 (the middle half of 24 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 Peter Abraham painting?
Based on 36 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Peter Abraham painting is $297. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Peter Abraham's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Peter Abraham painting is $2,327.
What is the average price of a medium Peter Abraham painting?
Based on 24 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Peter Abraham painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $334, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Peter Abraham's auction record?
Peter Abraham's auction record is $2,327, set in 2024.
See the full Peter Abraham record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
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