Peter Collis (1929–2012)
What is Peter Collis’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 159 auction results for Peter Collis at 7 houses since 1994. Over the last 24 months the median price was $996 including buyer’s premium (middle half $642–$2,467, n=18). The auction record is $16,621 for Still Life with Apples and Pears (2009, James Adam Salesrooms). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Still Life with Apples and Pears | Oil on canvas | $16,621 | James Adam Salesrooms | Dec 2009 |
| 2 | Still life with fruit and painting | Oil on canvas | $9,505 | James Adam Salesrooms | May 2015 |
| 3 | Landscape at Letterfrack, Connemara from Rossleigh Manor | Oil on canvas | $8,003 | James Adam Salesrooms | Nov 2010 |
| 4 | The Little Sugar Loaf From the East | Oil on canvas | $7,680 | James Adam Salesrooms | Mar 2016 |
| 5 | Snow at Tribadden | Oil on board | $7,258 | James Adam Salesrooms | Dec 2008 |
| 6 | Still Life with Fruit and Green Plate | Oil on canvas | $6,954 | James Adam Salesrooms | Mar 2022 |
| 7 | Still life with fruit and bottle, 20th century | Oil on Canvas | $6,748 | James Adam Salesrooms | May 2001 |
| 8 | Landscape near Laragh II, 20th century | Oil on canvas | $6,408 | James Adam Salesrooms | May 2002 |
| 9 | On the Road to Brittas | Oil on board | $6,357 | James Adam Salesrooms | Sep 2007 |
| 10 | STILL LIFE & STILL LIFE | Oil on canvas | $6,307 | deVeres Art Auctions | Mar 2021 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 120 | $2,238 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 48 | $3,734 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 81 | $1,491 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 159 results from 7 houses · How we compute these figures
Peter Collis is a British (modern) artist with 235 auction lots recorded since 1994, median price $1,842. 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 Collis sold in 2026 for $3,440, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Peter Collis on OpeningBid →What is a Peter Collis work worth?
Across 159 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Peter Collis work is $1,842.
The median Peter Collis painting sells for $1,955 across 153 lots.
The median Peter Collis work on paper sells for $150 across 4 lots.
The median Peter Collis print sells for $322 across 2 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) Peter Collis paintings typically sell for $405–$2,353 (the middle half of 99 sold lots).
Medium (50–120 cm) Peter Collis paintings typically sell for $2,571–$5,851 (the middle half of 54 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 | 3 | $322 | $330 | 66.7% | 2026-02-11 |
| Paintings | 216 | $1,955†‡ | $448,573† | 70.8% | 2026-05-26 |
| Works on Paper | 8 | $150 | $4,668 | 50% | 2019-06-11 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 8 | $8,754† | $448,573† | — | 2022-03-30 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Peter Collis's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (3 lots) median $322 with 66.7% sell-through. Paintings (216 lots) median $1,955, record $448,573. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $448,573 (buyer's premium not included). A typical Peter Collis painting sells for around 6.1× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 8 lots) the median is $8,754.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 99 | $405–$2,353†‡ | $1,147†‡ | $7,258 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 54 | $2,571–$5,851† | $3,973† | $448,573† |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ 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 | 2001 | $448,573† |
| Paintings | 2001 | $291,573† |
| Works on Paper | 2012 | $4,668 |
| Prints & Editions | 2001 | $330 |
| Prints & Editions | 2026 | $315 |
| Works on Paper | 2013 | $289 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Peter Collis worth?
Across 159 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Peter Collis work is $1,842. The median Peter Collis painting sells for $1,955 across 153 lots. The median Peter Collis work on paper sells for $150 across 4 lots. The median Peter Collis print sells for $322 across 2 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Peter Collis paintings typically sell for $405–$2,353 (the middle half of 99 sold lots). Medium (50–120 cm) Peter Collis paintings typically sell for $2,571–$5,851 (the middle half of 54 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 Collis painting?
Based on 153 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Peter Collis painting is $1,955. 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 Collis's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Peter Collis painting is $448,573. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $448,573 (buyer's premium not included).
What is the average price of a small Peter Collis painting?
Based on 99 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Peter Collis painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $1,147, 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 medium Peter Collis painting?
Based on 54 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Peter Collis painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $3,973, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Peter Collis's auction record?
Peter Collis's auction record is $448,573, set in 2001. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $448,573 (buyer's premium not included).
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