> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/peter-becker · updated 2026-11-01

# Peter (1828–1904)

Peter is a German artist with 6 auction lots recorded since 2001, median price $1,544. 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 is recorded as sold in 2011 for $2,885; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Peter work worth?

Across 4 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Peter work is $1,544.

The median Peter work on paper sells for $1,133 across 3 lots.

The median Peter painting sells for $1,955 across 1 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 | 1 | $1,955 | $1,955 | — | 2001-11-16 |
| Works on Paper | 4 | $1,133†‡ | $2,885‡ | 75% | 2022-10-13 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2011 | $2,885‡ |
| Paintings | 2001 | $1,955 |
| Works on Paper | 2013 | $1,133 |

‡ 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 Peter worth?

Across 4 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Peter work is $1,544. The median Peter work on paper sells for $1,133 across 3 lots. The median Peter painting sells for $1,955 across 1 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 Peter's auction record?

Peter's auction record is $2,885, set in 2011. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

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