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

# Peter Cain (1959–1997)

Peter Cain is an American artist with 14 auction lots recorded since 1998, median price $35,280.

A work by Peter Cain sold in 2024 for $107,950, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

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

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

## What is a Peter Cain work worth?

Across 13 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Peter Cain work is $35,280.

The median Peter Cain painting sells for $49,200 across 8 lots.

The median Peter Cain work on paper sells for $30,000 across 5 lots.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 8 | $49,200 | $107,950 | — | 2024-09-25 |
| Works on Paper | 5 | $30,000 | $40,000 | — | 2023-09-29 |

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2024 | $107,950 |
| Paintings | 2006 | $78,000 |
| Works on Paper | 2017 | $40,000 |
| Works on Paper | 2023 | $35,560 |

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 Cain worth?

Across 13 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Peter Cain work is $35,280. The median Peter Cain painting sells for $49,200 across 8 lots. The median Peter Cain work on paper sells for $30,000 across 5 lots.

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

Peter Cain's auction record is $107,950, set in 2024.

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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 Cain auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/peter-cain (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.