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# Peter Dreher (1932–2020)

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

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 171 auction results for Peter Dreher at 20 houses since 2003. Over the last 24 months the median price was $11,276 including buyer’s premium (middle half $8,507–$28,005, n=14). The auction record is $189,000 for Tag um Tag guter Tag (Day by Day Good Day) (2022, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tag um Tag guter Tag (Day by Day Good Day), 1996 | Painting | $189,000 | Christie's | Mar 2022 |
| 2 | Untitled, 1974 | Oil on cardboard | $98,639 | Ketterer Kunst | Jun 2019 |
| 3 | Tag um Tag guter Tag (Day by Day Good Day), 2002 | Paintings | $94,500 | Christie's | Sep 2022 |
| 4 | Tag um Tag guter Tag; Tag um Tag ist guter Tag II; Tag um Tag ist guter Tag I; Tag um Tag guter Tag II, 1995 | Paintings | $78,830 | Christie's | Jul 2022 |
| 5 | Tag Um Tag Guter Tag (Day by Day Good Day), 2006-2011 | Oil on linen | $75,600 | Sotheby's | Mar 2021 |
| 6 | Tag um Tag guter Tag, 2003 | Oil on canvas | $72,827 | Christie's | Mar 2018 |
| 7 | Day for day days are good I #1710, Tag um Tag guter Tag II #1919, Tag um Tag guter Tag #2042, Tag um Tag guter Tag #2108, Tag um Tag guter Tag I #2370, 1999 | Oil paint | $71,240 | Sotheby's | May 2021 |
| 8 | Tag guter Tag, 2012 | Painting | $67,688 | Christie's | Oct 2022 |
| 9 | Schöne Tage im Hochschwarzwald, 1999 | Oil on board laminated with canvas, on aluminum | $65,439 | Ketterer Kunst | Jun 2021 |
| 10 | Tag um Tag guter Tag, 1974 | Oil on cardboard, in 9 parts | $63,765 | Ketterer Kunst | Jun 2025 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 88 | $15,704 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Small (under 50 cm) | 88 | $14,964 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 171 results from 20 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Peter Dreher is a German artist with 227 auction lots recorded since 2003, median price $11,630. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Peter Dreher sold in 2026 for $20,098, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Peter Dreher work worth?

Across 171 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Peter Dreher work is $11,630.

The median Peter Dreher painting sells for $12,574 across 132 lots.

The median Peter Dreher work on paper sells for $1,866 across 8 lots.

The median Peter Dreher print sells for $1,282 across 6 lots.

Small (under 50 cm) Peter Dreher paintings typically sell for $9,082–$23,905 (the middle half of 126 sold lots).

Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 7 | $1,282‡ | $7,928‡ | 85.7% | 2026-02-04 |
| Paintings | 160 | $12,574‡ | $189,000 | 82.5% | 2026-10-13 |
| Works on Paper | 12 | $1,866‡ | $30,000 | 66.7% | 2025-07-16 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 9 | $75,600 | $189,000 | — | 2022-10-14 |

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

Peter Dreher's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (7 lots) median $1,282 with 85.7% sell-through. Paintings (160 lots) median $12,574, record $189,000. A typical Peter Dreher painting sells for around 9.8× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 9 lots) the median is $75,600.

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 126 | $9,082–$23,905‡ | $12,336‡ | $189,000 |

‡ 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) | 5 | $728–$12,866‡ | $1,060‡ | $30,000 |

‡ 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 | 2022 | $189,000 |
| Paintings | 2019 | $98,639 |
| Works on Paper | 2005 | $30,000 |
| Works on Paper | 2024 | $12,866 |
| Prints & Editions | 2021 | $7,928‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2020 | $1,797‡ |

‡ 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 Dreher worth?

Across 171 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Peter Dreher work is $11,630. The median Peter Dreher painting sells for $12,574 across 132 lots. The median Peter Dreher work on paper sells for $1,866 across 8 lots. The median Peter Dreher print sells for $1,282 across 6 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Peter Dreher paintings typically sell for $9,082–$23,905 (the middle half of 126 sold lots). Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

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

Based on 132 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Peter Dreher painting is $12,574. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

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

The highest price recorded at auction for a Peter Dreher painting is $189,000.

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

Based on 8 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Peter Dreher work on paper is $1,866. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

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

The highest price recorded at auction for a Peter Dreher work on paper is $30,000.

### What is the average price of a small Peter Dreher painting?

Based on 126 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Peter Dreher painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $12,336, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

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

Peter Dreher's auction record is $189,000, set in 2022.

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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 Dreher auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/peter-dreher (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.