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# Peter Froste (1935–2021)

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

As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 52 auction results for Peter Froste at 2 houses since 2025. Over the last 24 months the median price was $201 including buyer’s premium (middle half $175–$289, n=18). The auction record is $385 for The Anchor and The Mill pubs in Cambridge (2026, Cheffins Fine Art). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Anchor and The Mill pubs in Cambridge | Oil on canvas | $385 | Cheffins Fine Art | Apr 2026 |
| 2 | The Café | The Café oil on canvas | $352 | Cheffins Fine Art | Feb 2026 |
| 3 | King's Ragtime Parade and Lindy Hoppers | Oils | $348 | Cheffins Fine Art | Dec 2025 |
| 4 | Wood Cleaning, South Downs, 1963 | Wood Cleaning, South Downs, 1963 oil on canvas | $335 | Cheffins Fine Art | Feb 2026 |
| 5 | A busy cafe scene | Oil on canvas | $297 | Cheffins Fine Art | Apr 2026 |
| 6 | The breakfast table, 2014 | The breakfast table signed and dated 'Froste '14' (lower right); further titled and dated to the mount mixed media | $264 | Cheffins Fine Art | Feb 2026 |
| 7 | Dancing to the music of ragtime, 2020 | Oil on canvas | $227 | Cheffins Fine Art | Jul 2026 |
| 8 | Nude with Blue Ribbon | Nude with Blue Ribbon signed and titled to paper label on the reverse oil on canvas | $211 | Cheffins Fine Art | Feb 2026 |
| 9 | A city view of townhouses from a park | Oil on canvas | $210 | Cheffins Fine Art | Apr 2026 |
| 10 | A seated lady in a yellow dress, painted in the cubist style | Oil on canvas | $192 | Cheffins Fine Art | Jul 2026 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 14 | $211 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 12 | $201 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 6 | $194 |

Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 52 results from 2 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Peter Froste is a British artist with 48 auction lots recorded since 2025, median price $99. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Peter Froste sold in 2026 for $103, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Peter Froste work worth?

Across 45 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Peter Froste work is $99.

The median Peter Froste painting sells for $113 across 33 lots.

The median Peter Froste work on paper sells for $56 across 6 lots.

The median Peter Froste print sells for $53 across 3 lots.

Medium (50–120 cm) Peter Froste paintings typically sell for $93–$201 (the middle half of 24 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 | 3 | $53‡ | $159‡ | — | 2026-09-02 |
| Paintings | 34 | $113‡ | $385 | 97.1% | 2026-09-02 |
| Works on Paper | 8 | $56‡ | $70 | 75% | 2026-09-02 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $378 | $385 | — | 2026-10-03 |

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

Peter Froste's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (3 lots) median $53. Paintings (34 lots) median $113, record $385. A typical Peter Froste painting sells for around 2.1× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 3 lots) the median is $378.

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 9 | $60–$211‡ | $86‡ | $385 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 24 | $93–$201‡ | $141‡ | $352 |

‡ 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) | 6 | $53–$60‡ | $56‡ | $70 |

‡ 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 | 2026 | $385 |
| Paintings | 2026 | $352 |
| Prints & Editions | 2026 | $159‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2026 | $70 |
| Works on Paper | 2026 | $60‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2026 | $53‡ |

‡ 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 Froste worth?

Across 45 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Peter Froste work is $99. The median Peter Froste painting sells for $113 across 33 lots. The median Peter Froste work on paper sells for $56 across 6 lots. The median Peter Froste print sells for $53 across 3 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Peter Froste paintings typically sell for $93–$201 (the middle half of 24 sold lots). Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

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

Based on 33 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Peter Froste painting is $113. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

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

The highest price recorded at auction for a Peter Froste painting is $385.

### What is the average price of a medium Peter Froste painting?

Based on 24 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Peter Froste painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $141, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

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

Peter Froste's auction record is $385, set in 2026.

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Data last updated 2026-11-03. OpeningBid tracks 15,596,131 auction lots from 579 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Peter Froste auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/peter-froste (updated 2026-11-03).

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.