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# Peter Arno (1904–1968)

Peter Arno is an American artist with 22 auction lots recorded since 2001, median price $1,778.

A work by Peter Arno is recorded as sold in 2026 for $3,750; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Peter Arno work worth?

Across 18 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Peter Arno work is $1,778.

The median Peter Arno work on paper sells for $1,896 across 16 lots.

The median Peter Arno print sells for $382 across 2 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 | 3 | $382† | $593 | 66.7% | 2021-02-11 |
| Works on Paper | 18 | $1,896 | $5,519 | 88.9% | 2021-11-09 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

## Price by size

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 9 | $2,015–$4,500 | $2,350 | $5,519 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 7 | $660–$1,778 | $1,500 | $5,000 |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2021 | $5,519 |
| Works on Paper | 2017 | $5,500 |
| Prints & Editions | 2017 | $593 |
| Prints & Editions | 2021 | $214 |

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 Peter Arno worth?

Across 18 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Peter Arno work is $1,778. The median Peter Arno work on paper sells for $1,896 across 16 lots. The median Peter Arno print sells for $382 across 2 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 Arno work on paper?

Based on 16 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Peter Arno work on paper is $1,896.

### What is Peter Arno's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Peter Arno work on paper is $5,519.

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

Peter Arno's auction record is $5,519, set in 2021.

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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, “Peter Arno auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/peter-arno-2 (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.