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# Peter Clarke (1929–2014)

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

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 144 auction results for Peter Clarke at 7 houses since 2011. Over the last 24 months the median price was $1,410 including buyer’s premium (middle half $724–$3,423, n=24). The auction record is $11,966 for Boys Being Boys (2024, Strauss and Co). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Boys Being Boys, 1976 | Gouache on card | $11,966 | Strauss and Co | Sep 2024 |
| 2 | Landscape with Donga, 1966 | Gouache on paper | $11,197 | Strauss and Co | Sep 2021 |
| 3 | Not For Us, 1975 | Gouache on paper laid down on board | $10,882 | Strauss and Co | Apr 2025 |
| 4 | Bathers, 1966 | Gouache on card | $10,202 | Strauss and Co | May 2024 |
| 5 | Badminton, 1959 | Mixed media with gouache on paper | $8,424 | Strauss and Co | May 2026 |
| 6 | Friday Night, 1972 | Gouache on paper laid down on board | $8,125 | Strauss and Co | Mar 2026 |
| 7 | Refugees from the Drought-Stricken Zone, 1958 | Oil on canvas | $7,313 | Strauss and Co | Sep 2024 |
| 8 | The Contortionists, 1970 | Ink and pastel on paper | $5,516 | Strauss and Co | May 2026 |
| 9 | Fifteen original pen and ink drawings for "Azikwelwa" and a copy of the book (published 1962), 1929 | Pen and ink | $5,287 | Bonhams | Mar 2017 |
| 10 | Tranquil Sea, 1967 | Watercolour on paper | $4,608 | Strauss and Co | Jun 2025 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Works on paper | 31 | $2,415 |
| Other | 5 | $1,216 |
| Prints | 14 | $845 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Small (under 50 cm) | 46 | $1,451 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 144 results from 7 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Peter Clarke is a South African artist with 184 auction lots recorded since 2011, median price $1,596. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by Peter Clarke sold in 2026 for a hammer price of $1,800 (buyer's premium not included), according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Peter Clarke work worth?

Across 131 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Peter Clarke work is $1,596.

The median Peter Clarke print sells for $879 across 74 lots.

The median Peter Clarke work on paper sells for $3,705 across 45 lots.

The median Peter Clarke painting sells for $30,853 across 5 lots.

Small (under 50 cm) Peter Clarke prints typically sell for $447–$1,219 (the middle half of 27 sold lots).

Small (under 50 cm) Peter Clarke work on papers typically sell for $1,798–$5,095 (the middle half of 24 sold 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 | 77 | $879 | $1,997 | 96.1% | 2026-07-14 |
| Paintings | 7 | $30,853† | $95,345† | 71.4% | 2026-06-17 |
| Works on Paper | 52 | $3,705 | $11,966 | 86.5% | 2026-05-26 |
| Photography | 1 | — | — | — | 2017-04-09 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 4 | $30,853† | $95,345† | — | 2026-06-17 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

Peter Clarke's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (77 lots) median $879 with 96.1% sell-through. Paintings (7 lots) median $30,853, record $95,345. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $95,345 (buyer's premium not included). A typical Peter Clarke painting sells for around 35× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 4 lots) the median is $30,853.

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 27 | $447–$1,219 | $890 | $1,997 |

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 24 | $1,798–$5,095 | $3,705 | $11,966 |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2026 | $95,345† |
| Paintings | 2026 | $42,637† |
| Works on Paper | 2024 | $11,966 |
| Works on Paper | 2021 | $11,197 |
| Prints & Editions | 2024 | $1,997 |
| Prints & Editions | 2015 | $1,846 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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 Clarke worth?

Across 131 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Peter Clarke work is $1,596. The median Peter Clarke print sells for $879 across 74 lots. The median Peter Clarke work on paper sells for $3,705 across 45 lots. The median Peter Clarke painting sells for $30,853 across 5 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Peter Clarke prints typically sell for $447–$1,219 (the middle half of 27 sold lots). Small (under 50 cm) Peter Clarke work on papers typically sell for $1,798–$5,095 (the middle half of 24 sold lots). Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is the average price of a Peter Clarke print?

Based on 74 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Peter Clarke print is $879.

### What is Peter Clarke's most expensive print?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Peter Clarke print is $1,997.

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

Based on 45 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Peter Clarke work on paper is $3,705.

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

The highest price recorded at auction for a Peter Clarke work on paper is $11,966.

### What is the average price of a small Peter Clarke print?

Based on 27 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Peter Clarke print (small (under 50 cm)) is $890, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

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

Based on 24 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Peter Clarke work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $3,705, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

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

Peter Clarke's auction record is $95,345, set in 2026. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $95,345 (buyer's premium not included).

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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 Clarke auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/peter-clarke (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.