> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/peter-busch-2 · updated 2026-11-02

# Peter (1861–1942)

Peter is a Danish artist with 17 auction lots recorded since 1990, median price $493. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by Peter sold in 2010 for $1,683, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

**1 Peter work is coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-02).

- [Peter on OpeningBid](https://www.openingbid.art/artist/peter-busch-2?ref=kg:peter-busch-2) — follow free in the OpeningBid app for sale alerts.

## What is a Peter work worth?

Across 9 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Peter work is $493.

The median Peter painting sells for $493 across 9 lots.

Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 1 | — | — | 0% | — |
| Paintings | 16 | $493† | $12,000 | 56.3% | 2010-11-10 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 8 | $446–$959† | $583† | $12,000 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 1993 | $12,000 |
| Paintings | 2010 | $1,683 |

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 9 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Peter work is $493. The median Peter painting sells for $493 across 9 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

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

Based on 9 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Peter painting is $493. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

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

The highest price recorded at auction for a Peter painting is $12,000.

### What is Peter's auction record?

Peter's auction record is $12,000, set in 1993.

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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 auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/peter-busch-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.