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# Peter Blake (b. 1932)

## What is Peter Blake’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 671 auction results for Peter Blake at 43 houses since 1998. Over the last 24 months the median price was $792 including buyer’s premium (middle half $330–$1,356, n=111). The auction record is $1,041,816 for Boys with New Ties (2015, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

**Top auction records: paintings, drawings & sculpture**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Boys with New Ties, 1955 | Oil paint | $1,041,816 | Christie's | Jun 2015 |
| 2 | Little Lady Luck, 1932 | Cryla and collage on board and attached ornaments | $932,340 | Christie's | Nov 2017 |
| 3 | Doktor K. Tortur, 1965 | Cryla and collage on hardboard, with found objects | $584,128 | Christie's | Mar 2022 |
| 4 | Liberty Blake in a Kimono, 1971 | Watercolor | $451,214 | Christie's | Jun 2012 |
| 5 | Self Portrait, 1949 | Oil paint | $396,920 | Christie's | Oct 2021 |
| 6 | Tarzan Meets the Jungle Goddess, 1970 | Oil paint | $283,344 | Christie's | Jun 2019 |
| 7 | Shoe on the Beach at Nice, 1932 | Oil paint | $220,352 | Christie's | Jun 2017 |
| 8 | The National Gallery Madonna, 1994 | Oil on canvas | $211,345 | Christie's | Oct 2003 |
| 9 | Girl Fairy I, 1984 | Oil paint | $161,000 | Christie's | May 2014 |
| 10 | E.J. Power, 1989 | Oil paint | $159,370 | Christie's | Oct 2016 |


**Median price by medium (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 37 | $41,172 |
| Works on paper | 44 | $5,625 |
| Other | 79 | $2,100 |
| Prints | 418 | $991 |

**Median price by size (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 33 | $5,244 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 200 | $1,473 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 335 | $1,125 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 671 results from 43 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Peter Blake is a British (modern) artist with 925 auction lots recorded since 1998, median price $1,181. 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 Blake sold in 2026 for $1,611, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Peter Blake work worth?

Across 669 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Peter Blake work is $1,181.

The median Peter Blake print sells for $943 across 482 lots.

The median Peter Blake work on paper sells for $5,479 across 49 lots.

The median Peter Blake painting sells for $82,026 across 25 lots.

Medium (50–120 cm) Peter Blake prints typically sell for $476–$1,750 (the middle half of 316 sold lots).

Small (under 50 cm) Peter Blake prints typically sell for $397–$2,011 (the middle half of 138 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 | 551 | $943†‡ | $19,143 | 87.5% | 2026-10-13 |
| Paintings | 28 | $82,026 | $1M | 89.3% | 2026-06-24 |
| Works on Paper | 57 | $5,479 | $451,214 | 86% | 2025-10-22 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 4 | $9,641 | $18,228 | 50% | 2025-09-18 |
| Photography | 13 | $4,971‡ | $40,536 | 84.6% | 2025-06-17 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 34 | $96,528 | $1M | — | 2026-06-24 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

Peter Blake's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (551 lots) median $943 with 87.5% sell-through. Paintings (28 lots) median $82,026, record $1,041,816. A typical Peter Blake painting sells for around 87× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 34 lots) the median is $96,528.

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 138 | $397–$2,011†‡ | $787†‡ | $19,143 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 316 | $476–$1,750†‡ | $1,005†‡ | $14,357 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 17 | $991–$4,057‡ | $2,013‡ | $12,462 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 16 | $39,197–$107,588 | $70,664 | $220,352 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 5 | $10,892–$283,344 | $211,345 | $396,920 |

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 40 | $971–$12,679 | $4,606 | $74,500 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 7 | $9,872–$35,796 | $19,106 | $451,214 |

### Photography

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 7 | $3,167–$7,671‡ | $4,971‡ | $13,922 |

‡ 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 | 2015 | $1M |
| Works on Paper | 2012 | $451,214 |
| Paintings | 2021 | $396,920 |
| Works on Paper | 2012 | $74,500 |
| Photography | 2016 | $40,536 |
| Photography | 2019 | $24,608 |
| Prints & Editions | 2017 | $19,143 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2024 | $18,228 |

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 Blake worth?

Across 669 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Peter Blake work is $1,181. The median Peter Blake print sells for $943 across 482 lots. The median Peter Blake work on paper sells for $5,479 across 49 lots. The median Peter Blake painting sells for $82,026 across 25 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Peter Blake prints typically sell for $476–$1,750 (the middle half of 316 sold lots). Small (under 50 cm) Peter Blake prints typically sell for $397–$2,011 (the middle half of 138 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 Blake print?

Based on 482 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Peter Blake print is $943. 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 Blake's most expensive print?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Peter Blake print is $19,143.

### What is the average price of a Peter Blake work on paper?

Based on 49 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Peter Blake work on paper is $5,479.

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

The highest price recorded at auction for a Peter Blake work on paper is $451,214.

### What is the average price of a Peter Blake painting?

Based on 25 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Peter Blake painting is $82,026.

### What is Peter Blake's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Peter Blake painting is $1,041,816.

### What is the average price of a medium Peter Blake print?

Based on 316 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Peter Blake print (medium (50–120 cm)) is $1,005, 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 small Peter Blake print?

Based on 138 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Peter Blake print (small (under 50 cm)) is $787, 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 Blake's auction record?

Peter Blake's auction record is $1,041,816, set in 2015.

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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 Blake auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/peter-blake (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.