Peter D. Cole (b. 1947)
What is Peter D. Cole’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 29 auction results for Peter D. Cole at 3 houses since 2003. Over the last 24 months the median price was $211 including buyer’s premium (middle half $138–$1,219, n=5). The auction record is $8,855 for Abstract Composition (2026, Lawsons Auctioneers). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Abstract Composition | Bronze | $8,855 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Feb 2026 |
| 2 | Metaphysics of a Winter Landscape, 1991 | Bronze | $3,335 | Shapiro Auctioneers | May 2024 |
| 3 | Untitled (Langley Landscape 1999), 1999 | Pastel on paper | $1,361 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Apr 2003 |
| 4 | Untitled (Abstract) | Pastel on paper | $1,219 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Aug 2025 |
| 5 | Untitled, 1989 | Pastel on paper | $361 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Aug 2019 |
| 6 | Untitled, 1995 | Pastel on paper | $344 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Nov 2018 |
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Knot, 2002 | Etching | $211 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Aug 2025 |
| 2 | Untitled, 2002 | Etching | $138 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Aug 2025 |
| 3 | Planets, 2000 | Etching | $106 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Aug 2025 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 6 | $286 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 29 results from 3 houses · How we compute these figures
Peter D. Cole is an Australia artist with 33 auction lots recorded since 2003, median price $727. 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 D. Cole sold in 2026 for $8,855, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Peter D. Cole on OpeningBid →What is a Peter D. Cole work worth?
Across 28 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Peter D. Cole work is $727.
The median Peter D. Cole work on paper sells for $679 across 17 lots.
The median Peter D. Cole sculpture sells for $7,789 across 4 lots.
The median Peter D. Cole print sells for $138 across 3 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 | $138 | $211 | — | 2025-08-27 |
| Paintings | 1 | $478† | $478† | — | 2017-07-25 |
| Works on Paper | 20 | $679† | $1,361 | 85% | 2025-08-27 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 4 | $7,789†‡ | $13,981‡ | — | 2026-02-16 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Peter D. Cole's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (3 lots) median $138. Paintings (1 lots) median $478, record $478. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $478 (buyer's premium not included). A typical Peter D. Cole painting sells for around 3.5× the price of a typical print.
Price by size
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 11 | $613–$848† | $776† | $1,361 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 5 | $344–$438† | $435† | $1,219 |
† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2021 | $13,981‡ |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2026 | $8,855 |
| Works on Paper | 2003 | $1,361 |
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $1,219 |
| Paintings | 2017 | $478† |
| Prints & Editions | 2025 | $211 |
| Prints & Editions | 2025 | $138 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Peter D. Cole worth?
Across 28 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Peter D. Cole work is $727. The median Peter D. Cole work on paper sells for $679 across 17 lots. The median Peter D. Cole sculpture sells for $7,789 across 4 lots. The median Peter D. Cole print sells for $138 across 3 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 D. Cole work on paper?
Based on 17 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Peter D. Cole work on paper is $679. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Peter D. Cole's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Peter D. Cole work on paper is $1,361.
What is the average price of a medium Peter D. Cole work on paper?
Based on 11 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Peter D. Cole work on paper (medium (50–120 cm)) is $776, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Peter D. Cole's auction record?
Peter D. Cole's auction record is $13,981, set in 2021. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
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