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# Peter Doig (b. 1959)

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

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 657 auction results for Peter Doig at 45 houses since 1998. Over the last 24 months the median price was $6,311 including buyer’s premium (middle half $2,268–$67,267, n=85). The auction record is $39,862,500 for Swamped (2021, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Swamped, 1990 | Oil paint | $39,862,500 | Christie's | Nov 2021 |
| 2 | Rosedale, 1991 | Oil paint | $28,810,000 | Phillips | May 2017 |
| 3 | Red House, 1995 | Oil paint | $21,127,500 | Phillips | Nov 2017 |
| 4 | Camp Forestia, 1996 | Oil paint | $20,163,795 | Christie's | Oct 2017 |
| 5 | Ski Jacket, 1994 | Oil paint | $19,051,814 | Christie's | Oct 2025 |
| 6 | Pine House (Rooms for Rent), 1994 | Oil paint | $18,085,000 | Christie's | Nov 2014 |
| 7 | Gasthof, 2002-2004 | Oil paint | $17,045,270 | Christie's | Jul 2014 |
| 8 | The Architect's Home in the Ravine, 1991 | Oil paint | $16,258,891 | Christie's | Feb 2016 |
| 9 | Cobourg 3 + 1 More, 1994 | Oil paint | $15,501,143 | Christie's | Mar 2017 |
| 10 | Charley's Space, 1991 | Oil paint | $15,201,445 | Christie's | Mar 2018 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 154 | $370,717 |
| Other | 73 | $29,593 |
| Works on paper | 75 | $5,968 |
| Prints | 205 | $4,462 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 118 | $130,445 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 140 | $8,559 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 216 | $4,265 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 657 results from 45 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Peter Doig is a Scottish (Scots, Scotsman) artist with 804 auction lots recorded since 1998, median price $6,368. 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 Doig sold in 2026 for $93,257, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

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

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## What is a Peter Doig work worth?

Across 656 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Peter Doig work is $6,368.

The median Peter Doig print sells for $3,429 across 386 lots.

The median Peter Doig painting sells for $577,502 across 126 lots.

The median Peter Doig work on paper sells for $82,243 across 64 lots.

Medium (50–120 cm) Peter Doig prints typically sell for $1,394–$4,236 (the middle half of 208 sold lots).

Small (under 50 cm) Peter Doig prints typically sell for $1,744–$6,466 (the middle half of 109 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 | 453 | $3,429†‡ | $749,910 | 85.2% | 2026-10-20 |
| Paintings | 135 | $577,502‡ | $39.9M | 93.3% | 2026-10-14 |
| Works on Paper | 66 | $82,243 | $1.3M | 97% | 2026-10-15 |
| Photography | 21 | $1,395‡ | $107,655 | 85.7% | 2026-05-22 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 160 | $497,953‡ | $39.9M | — | 2026-03-05 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

Peter Doig's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (453 lots) median $3,429 with 85.2% sell-through. Paintings (135 lots) median $577,502, record $39,862,500. A typical Peter Doig painting sells for around 168× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 160 lots) the median is $497,953.

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 109 | $1,744–$6,466‡ | $3,500‡ | $27,066 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 208 | $1,394–$4,236†‡ | $2,804†‡ | $91,682 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 58 | $6,265–$32,998‡ | $13,798‡ | $749,910 |

† 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) | 35 | $118,128–$373,491‡ | $231,182‡ | $1.5M |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 31 | $246,717–$765,932‡ | $500,606‡ | $5M |
| large (over 120 cm) | 56 | $673,011–$11.5M | $4.4M | $39.9M |

‡ 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) | 23 | $37,702–$78,555 | $59,892 | $136,184 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 35 | $72,563–$259,158 | $122,759 | $1.3M |

### Photography

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 14 | $1,283–$3,081‡ | $1,395‡ | $35,531 |

‡ 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 | 2021 | $39.9M |
| Paintings | 2017 | $28.8M |
| Works on Paper | 2018 | $1.3M |
| Prints & Editions | 2022 | $749,910 |
| Works on Paper | 2019 | $724,890 |
| Prints & Editions | 2018 | $294,774 |
| Photography | 2021 | $107,655 |
| Photography | 2025 | $35,531 |

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 Doig worth?

Across 656 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Peter Doig work is $6,368. The median Peter Doig print sells for $3,429 across 386 lots. The median Peter Doig painting sells for $577,502 across 126 lots. The median Peter Doig work on paper sells for $82,243 across 64 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Peter Doig prints typically sell for $1,394–$4,236 (the middle half of 208 sold lots). Small (under 50 cm) Peter Doig prints typically sell for $1,744–$6,466 (the middle half of 109 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 Doig print?

Based on 386 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Peter Doig print is $3,429. 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 Doig's most expensive print?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Peter Doig print is $749,910.

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

Based on 126 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Peter Doig painting is $577,502. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

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

The highest price recorded at auction for a Peter Doig painting is $39,862,500.

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

Based on 64 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Peter Doig work on paper is $82,243.

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

The highest price recorded at auction for a Peter Doig work on paper is $1,342,900.

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

Based on 208 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Peter Doig print (medium (50–120 cm)) is $2,804, 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 Doig print?

Based on 109 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Peter Doig print (small (under 50 cm)) is $3,500, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

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

Peter Doig's auction record is $39,862,500, set in 2021.

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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 Doig auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/peter-doig (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.