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# Peter Dahl (1934–2019)

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

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 590 auction results for Peter Dahl at 36 houses since 1992. Over the last 24 months the median price was $3,616 including buyer’s premium (middle half $1,900–$25,404, n=15). The auction record is $104,151 for Gröna Rummet (2019, Bukowskis). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gröna Rummet, 1981 | Duk | $104,151 | Bukowskis | Nov 2019 |
| 2 | Stockholm från Aspudden, 1998 | Olja på duk | $48,922 | Bukowskis | May 2026 |
| 3 | Nöjestempel, 1987 | Duk | $41,164 | Bukowskis | Nov 2025 |
| 4 | Litet kalas | Olja på duk | $40,414 | Bukowskis | May 2026 |
| 5 | Bar, 1986 | Duk | $31,664 | Bukowskis | Nov 2025 |
| 6 | Frukter, 1959 | Oil/canvas | $29,000 | Bukowskis | Apr 1994 |
| 7 | Kröningen 1 | Duk | $28,428 | Bukowskis | Apr 2016 |
| 8 | Scenen, 1989 | Olja på duk | $19,144 | Bukowskis | May 2026 |
| 9 | Stort dansgolv, 1980 | Collage | $16,000 | Bukowskis | Apr 1994 |
| 10 | Självporträtt, 1978-1980 | Duk | $10,154 | Bukowskis | Nov 2021 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 13 | $19,144 |
| Other | 7 | $6,611 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 8 | $36,039 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 13 | $3,616 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 5 | $1,689 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 590 results from 36 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Peter Dahl is a Norwegian artist with 451 auction lots recorded since 1989, median price $357. 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 Dahl sold in 2026 for $1,638, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

**2 Peter Dahl works are coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-02).

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## What is a Peter Dahl work worth?

Across 344 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Peter Dahl work is $357.

The median Peter Dahl print sells for $108 across 374 lots.

The median Peter Dahl work on paper sells for $673 across 90 lots.

The median Peter Dahl painting sells for $7,650 across 52 lots.

Medium (50–120 cm) Peter Dahl prints typically sell for $88–$251 (the middle half of 216 sold lots).

Small (under 50 cm) Peter Dahl prints typically sell for $37–$112 (the middle half of 143 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 | 406 | $108†‡ | $13,097† | 92.1% | 2026-09-21 |
| Paintings | 81 | $7,650‡ | $104,151 | 64.2% | 2026-06-30 |
| Works on Paper | 101 | $673‡ | $16,000 | 89.1% | 2026-05-20 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 16 | $624‡ | $1,688‡ | 87.5% | 2023-05-30 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 29 | $12,432†‡ | $104,151 | — | 2026-05-20 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

Peter Dahl's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (406 lots) median $108 with 92.1% sell-through. Paintings (81 lots) median $7,650, record $104,151. A typical Peter Dahl painting sells for around 71× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 29 lots) the median is $12,432.

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 143 | $37–$112†‡ | $57†‡ | $9,637‡ |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 216 | $88–$251†‡ | $130†‡ | $1,325† |

† 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 30 | $1,729–$9,095‡ | $4,751‡ | $31,343‡ |
| large (over 120 cm) | 10 | $20,151–$40,976‡ | $32,370‡ | $104,151 |

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 58 | $258–$744‡ | $401‡ | $10,000 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 25 | $955–$2,127‡ | $1,339‡ | $16,000 |

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

### Sculpture & Installation

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 13 | $492–$1,099‡ | $658‡ | $5,688 |

‡ 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 | 2019 | $104,151 |
| Paintings | 2026 | $48,922 |
| Works on Paper | 1994 | $16,000 |
| Prints & Editions | 2007 | $13,097† |
| Works on Paper | 1994 | $10,000 |
| Prints & Editions | 2010 | $9,637‡ |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2017 | $5,688 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2021 | $1,688‡ |

† 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. The full sale history is in the OpeningBid app (free sign-up).

## Frequently asked questions

### What is a Peter Dahl worth?

Across 344 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Peter Dahl work is $357. The median Peter Dahl print sells for $108 across 374 lots. The median Peter Dahl work on paper sells for $673 across 90 lots. The median Peter Dahl painting sells for $7,650 across 52 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Peter Dahl prints typically sell for $88–$251 (the middle half of 216 sold lots). Small (under 50 cm) Peter Dahl prints typically sell for $37–$112 (the middle half of 143 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 Dahl print?

Based on 374 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Peter Dahl print is $108. 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 Dahl's most expensive print?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Peter Dahl print is $13,097. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $13,097 (buyer's premium not included).

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

Based on 90 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Peter Dahl work on paper is $673. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

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

The highest price recorded at auction for a Peter Dahl work on paper is $16,000.

### What is the average price of a Peter Dahl painting?

Based on 52 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Peter Dahl painting is $7,650. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Peter Dahl's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Peter Dahl painting is $104,151.

### What is the average price of a medium Peter Dahl print?

Based on 216 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Peter Dahl print (medium (50–120 cm)) is $130, 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 small Peter Dahl print?

Based on 143 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Peter Dahl print (small (under 50 cm)) is $57, 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 Peter Dahl's auction record?

Peter Dahl's auction record is $104,151, set in 2019.

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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 Dahl auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/peter-dahl (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.