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# Peter Blume (1906–1992)

Peter Blume is an American artist with 12 auction lots recorded since 1993, median price $960.

A work by Peter Blume sold in 2018 for $27,500, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Peter Blume work worth?

Across 9 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Peter Blume work is $960.

The median Peter Blume work on paper sells for $960 across 9 lots.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 12 | $960 | $27,500 | 75% | 2018-05-11 |

## Price by size

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 5 | $71–$500 | $431 | $1,528 |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2018 | $27,500 |
| Works on Paper | 2018 | $15,000 |

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 Blume worth?

Across 9 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Peter Blume work is $960. The median Peter Blume work on paper sells for $960 across 9 lots.

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

Based on 9 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Peter Blume work on paper is $960.

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

The highest price recorded at auction for a Peter Blume work on paper is $27,500.

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

Peter Blume's auction record is $27,500, set in 2018.

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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 Blume auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/peter-blume (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.