Peter Frie (b. 1947)
What is Peter Frie’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 175 auction results for Peter Frie at 9 houses since 2009. Over the last 24 months the median price was $8,323 including buyer’s premium (middle half $4,366–$15,124, n=11). The auction record is $28,602 for Utan titel (2025, Bukowskis). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Utan titel | Olja på duk | $28,602 | Bukowskis | Apr 2025 |
| 2 | Ur Noen-sviten, 2001 | Olja på duk | $21,783 | Bukowskis | Oct 2024 |
| 3 | Utan titel | Olja på duk | $19,919 | Bukowskis | Apr 2025 |
| 4 | Utan titel | Olja på duk | $18,513 | Bukowskis | Apr 2024 |
| 5 | Utan titel | Olja på duk | $16,968 | Bukowskis | Apr 2026 |
| 6 | Untitled (oil on canvas) | Oil on canvas | $16,863 | Bukowskis | Mar 2018 |
| 7 | Utan titel | Olja på duk | $16,211 | Bukowskis | Nov 2014 |
| 8 | Utan titel | Duk | $14,856 | Bukowskis | Dec 2017 |
| 9 | Utan titel | Olja på duk | $13,279 | Bukowskis | Apr 2025 |
| 10 | Beyond reach no 26, 2011 | Olja på duk | $11,422 | Bukowskis | Apr 2021 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 25 | $9,257 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 12 | $16,537 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 7 | $9,227 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 10 | $2,926 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 175 results from 9 houses · How we compute these figures
Peter Frie is an artist with 204 auction lots recorded since 2009, median price $3,491. 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 Frie sold in 2026 for $6,113, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Peter Frie on OpeningBid →What is a Peter Frie work worth?
Across 144 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Peter Frie work is $3,491.
The median Peter Frie painting sells for $6,551 across 99 lots.
The median Peter Frie print sells for $50 across 44 lots.
The median Peter Frie sculpture sells for $3,041 across 3 lots.
Medium (50–120 cm) Peter Frie prints typically sell for $37–$87 (the middle half of 40 sold lots).
Medium (50–120 cm) Peter Frie paintings typically sell for $1,827–$8,323 (the middle half of 25 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 | 51 | $50‡ | $2,470‡ | 86.3% | 2026-07-30 |
| Paintings | 127 | $6,551‡ | $30,604‡ | 78% | 2026-07-03 |
| Works on Paper | 2 | $6,113 | $6,113 | 50% | 2026-09-09 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 6 | $3,041‡ | $3,491‡ | 50% | 2024-11-12 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 6 | $20,851‡ | $30,604‡ | — | 2025-04-15 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Peter Frie's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (51 lots) median $50 with 86.3% sell-through. Paintings (127 lots) median $6,551, record $30,604. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified. A typical Peter Frie painting sells for around 131× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 6 lots) the median is $20,851.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 40 | $37–$87‡ | $48‡ | $2,470‡ |
‡ 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) | 14 | $1,747–$3,950‡ | $2,329‡ | $4,699 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 25 | $1,827–$8,323‡ | $4,781‡ | $12,863‡ |
| large (over 120 cm) | 20 | $11,647–$18,666‡ | $15,076‡ | $30,604‡ |
‡ 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 | 2020 | $30,604‡ |
| Paintings | 2025 | $28,602 |
| Works on Paper | 2026 | $6,113 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2024 | $3,491‡ |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2024 | $3,041‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2024 | $2,470‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2025 | $1,980‡ |
‡ 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 Frie worth?
Across 144 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Peter Frie work is $3,491. The median Peter Frie painting sells for $6,551 across 99 lots. The median Peter Frie print sells for $50 across 44 lots. The median Peter Frie sculpture sells for $3,041 across 3 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Peter Frie prints typically sell for $37–$87 (the middle half of 40 sold lots). Medium (50–120 cm) Peter Frie paintings typically sell for $1,827–$8,323 (the middle half of 25 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 Frie painting?
Based on 99 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Peter Frie painting is $6,551. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Peter Frie's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Peter Frie painting is $30,604. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
What is the average price of a Peter Frie print?
Based on 44 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Peter Frie print is $50. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Peter Frie's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Peter Frie print is $2,470. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
What is the average price of a medium Peter Frie print?
Based on 40 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Peter Frie print (medium (50–120 cm)) is $48, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is the average price of a medium Peter Frie painting?
Based on 25 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Peter Frie painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $4,781, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Peter Frie's auction record?
Peter Frie's auction record is $30,604, set in 2020. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
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