Peter Biegel (1913–1988)
What is Peter Biegel’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 157 auction results for Peter Biegel at 14 houses since 2009. Over the last 24 months the median price was $788 including buyer’s premium (middle half $491–$872, n=5). The auction record is $8,179 for Hurdlers (2022, Sworders). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hurdlers, 1913 | Oil on canvas | $8,179 | Sworders | May 2022 |
| 2 | Mackeson Gold Cup 1964, 1913 | Gold Cup | $7,852 | Sworders | May 2022 |
| 3 | Red Alert | Oil on canvas | $7,560 | Sotheby's | Sep 2020 |
| 4 | Peter Biegel (1913-1987) Huick Holler! Signed, also titled and inscribed B.V. Cucklington verso | Oil on canvas | $5,665 | Woolley and Wallis | Sep 2015 |
| 5 | Mackeson Gold Cup, Cheltenham, The Second to Last, 1913 | Painting | $4,692 | Bonhams | Mar 2023 |
| 6 | Highland Evening, 1913 | Oil on canvas | $4,580 | Sworders | May 2022 |
| 7 | Peter Biegel (1913-1987) South West Wilts., Cowridge, a brace! Signed, titled and dated ‘67 Oil | Oil on canvas | $3,773 | Woolley and Wallis | Jun 2014 |
| 8 | PETER BIEGEL (BRITISH, 1913-1988), 1967 | Oil on canvas | $3,688 | Chiswick Auctions | Apr 2025 |
| 9 | Salisbury Races, 1913 | Painting | $2,890 | Bonhams | Jul 2022 |
| 10 | The Killing Kildares | Oil on canvas | $2,520 | Sotheby's | Sep 2020 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 15 | $3,688 |
| Works on paper | 8 | $566 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 12 | $3,104 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 7 | $491 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 157 results from 14 houses · How we compute these figures
Peter Biegel is a British (modern) artist with 109 auction lots recorded since 1995, median price $1,180. 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 Biegel sold in 2025 for $3,688, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 75 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Peter Biegel work is $1,180.
The median Peter Biegel painting sells for $2,205 across 71 lots.
The median Peter Biegel work on paper sells for $454 across 64 lots.
The median Peter Biegel print sells for $50 across 8 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) Peter Biegel work on papers typically sell for $204–$635 (the middle half of 58 sold lots).
Medium (50–120 cm) Peter Biegel paintings typically sell for $1,069–$4,781 (the middle half of 46 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 8 | $50†‡ | $218† | — | 2024-10-10 |
| Paintings | 94 | $2,205†‡ | $14,307‡ | 75.5% | 2025-12-10 |
| Works on Paper | 75 | $454†‡ | $4,009‡ | 85.3% | 2026-03-14 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 8 | $8,015†‡ | $14,307‡ | — | 2023-06-28 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Peter Biegel's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (8 lots) median $50. Paintings (94 lots) median $2,205, record $14,307. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified. A typical Peter Biegel painting sells for around 44× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 8 lots) the median is $8,015.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 25 | $503–$1,704†‡ | $609†‡ | $4,368† |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 46 | $1,069–$4,781†‡ | $2,706†‡ | $14,307‡ |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 58 | $204–$635†‡ | $367†‡ | $4,009‡ |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 6 | $829–$1,127† | $850† | $1,530† |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2019 | $14,307‡ |
| Paintings | 2021 | $10,109† |
| Works on Paper | 2012 | $4,009‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2012 | $2,005‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2022 | $218† |
| Prints & Editions | 2022 | $169† |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Peter Biegel worth?
Across 75 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Peter Biegel work is $1,180. The median Peter Biegel painting sells for $2,205 across 71 lots. The median Peter Biegel work on paper sells for $454 across 64 lots. The median Peter Biegel print sells for $50 across 8 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Peter Biegel work on papers typically sell for $204–$635 (the middle half of 58 sold lots). Medium (50–120 cm) Peter Biegel paintings typically sell for $1,069–$4,781 (the middle half of 46 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 Biegel painting?
Based on 71 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Peter Biegel painting is $2,205. 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 Biegel's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Peter Biegel painting is $14,307. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
What is the average price of a Peter Biegel work on paper?
Based on 64 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Peter Biegel work on paper is $454. 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 Biegel's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Peter Biegel work on paper is $4,009. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
What is the average price of a small Peter Biegel work on paper?
Based on 58 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Peter Biegel work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $367, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. 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 medium Peter Biegel painting?
Based on 46 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Peter Biegel painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $2,706, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. 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 Biegel's auction record?
Peter Biegel's auction record is $14,307, set in 2019. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
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