Peter Curling (b. 1955)
Peter Curling is a British (modern) artist with 298 auction lots recorded since 1994, median price $2,722. 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 Curling sold in 2026 for a hammer price of $25,617 (buyer's premium not included), according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Peter Curling on OpeningBid →What is a Peter Curling work worth?
Across 148 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Peter Curling work is $2,722.
The median Peter Curling work on paper sells for $2,682 across 49 lots.
The median Peter Curling painting sells for $9,383 across 32 lots.
The median Peter Curling print sells for $344 across 13 lots.
Medium (50–120 cm) Peter Curling work on papers typically sell for $1,646–$5,627 (the middle half of 30 sold lots).
Medium (50–120 cm) Peter Curling paintings typically sell for $8,873–$31,072 (the middle half of 20 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 | 31 | $344†‡ | $2,793 | 41.9% | 2024-04-16 |
| Paintings | 60 | $9,383† | $95,816 | 53.3% | 2026-03-25 |
| Works on Paper | 91 | $2,682†‡ | $17,613 | 53.8% | 2026-04-22 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 8 | $41,485† | $95,816 | — | 2024-12-19 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Peter Curling's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (31 lots) median $344 with 41.9% sell-through. Paintings (60 lots) median $9,383, record $95,816. A typical Peter Curling painting sells for around 27× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 8 lots) the median is $41,485.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 5 | $79–$278†‡ | $188†‡ | $2,793 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 8 | $1,593–$3,557† | $2,768† | $6,188 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 20 | $8,873–$31,072† | $13,177† | $95,816 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 19 | $1,103–$2,968† | $1,511† | $7,981 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 30 | $1,646–$5,627†‡ | $3,282†‡ | $17,613 |
† 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 | 2007 | $95,816 |
| Paintings | 2009 | $55,402 |
| Works on Paper | 2008 | $17,613 |
| Works on Paper | 2004 | $14,131 |
| Prints & Editions | 2016 | $2,793 |
| Prints & Editions | 2024 | $1,290 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Peter Curling worth?
Across 148 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Peter Curling work is $2,722. The median Peter Curling work on paper sells for $2,682 across 49 lots. The median Peter Curling painting sells for $9,383 across 32 lots. The median Peter Curling print sells for $344 across 13 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Peter Curling work on papers typically sell for $1,646–$5,627 (the middle half of 30 sold lots). Medium (50–120 cm) Peter Curling paintings typically sell for $8,873–$31,072 (the middle half of 20 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 Curling work on paper?
Based on 49 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Peter Curling work on paper is $2,682. 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 Curling's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Peter Curling work on paper is $17,613.
What is the average price of a Peter Curling painting?
Based on 32 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Peter Curling painting is $9,383. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Peter Curling's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Peter Curling painting is $95,816.
What is the average price of a Peter Curling print?
Based on 13 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Peter Curling print is $344. 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 Curling's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Peter Curling print is $2,793.
What is the average price of a medium Peter Curling work on paper?
Based on 30 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Peter Curling work on paper (medium (50–120 cm)) is $3,282, 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 Curling painting?
Based on 20 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Peter Curling painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $13,177, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Peter Curling's auction record?
Peter Curling's auction record is $95,816, set in 2007.
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