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# Peter Halley (b. 1953)

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

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 336 auction results for Peter Halley at 33 houses since 1998. Over the last 24 months the median price was $8,502 including buyer’s premium (middle half $3,288–$57,293, n=51). The auction record is $457,000 for Dream Game (2008, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dream Game, 1994 | Painting | $457,000 | Christie's | May 2008 |
| 2 | The Place, 1992 | Acrylic, fluorescent acrylic, and Rolla-A-Tex on two attached canvases | $450,772 | Christie's | Oct 2017 |
| 3 | Acrylic and Roll-a-Tex on canvas, in 2 parts, 1991 | Painting | $400,000 | Phillips | May 2019 |
| 4 | Nowhere, 1992 | Painting | $400,000 | Phillips | Mar 2020 |
| 5 | Black Cell with Conduit, 1986 | Painting | $378,000 | Christie's | May 2022 |
| 6 | Two Cells with Circulating Conduit, 1986 | Acrylic, fluorescent acrylic, Flashe, and Roll-a-Tex on two adjoined canvases | $378,000 | Sotheby's | Mar 2021 |
| 7 | Black Cell, 1988 | Painting | $325,000 | Phillips | May 2019 |
| 8 | Brute, 1993 | Acrylic, fluorescent acrylic, and Roll-a-Tex on two joined canvases | $325,000 | Christie's | Dec 2020 |
| 9 | Soul Control, 1991 | Acrylic, fluorescent acrylic and Roll-a-Tex on 2 adjoined canvases | $319,777 | Phillips | Dec 2023 |
| 10 | Untitled (acrylic, fluorescent acrylic and Flashe on two joined canvases), 1987 | Acrylic paint | $302,400 | Christie's | Nov 2022 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 200 | $88,125 |
| Other | 48 | $10,062 |
| Works on paper | 31 | $6,500 |
| Prints | 36 | $1,593 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 159 | $100,210 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 110 | $9,533 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 27 | $4,068 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 336 results from 33 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Peter Halley is an American artist with 410 auction lots recorded since 1998, median price $61,022. 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 Halley sold in 2026 for $194,871, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

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

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## What is a Peter Halley work worth?

Across 336 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Peter Halley work is $61,022.

The median Peter Halley painting sells for $87,616 across 201 lots.

The median Peter Halley print sells for $1,806 across 59 lots.

The median Peter Halley work on paper sells for $4,144 across 23 lots.

Large (over 120 cm) Peter Halley paintings typically sell for $75,600–$154,195 (the middle half of 149 sold lots).

Medium (50–120 cm) Peter Halley paintings typically sell for $39,450–$73,941 (the middle half of 47 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 | 73 | $1,806†‡ | $25,200 | 80.8% | 2026-10-24 |
| Paintings | 218 | $87,616†‡ | $457,000 | 92.2% | 2026-09-23 |
| Works on Paper | 27 | $4,144 | $29,412 | 85.2% | 2025-11-04 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 3 | $9,021 | $9,541 | 66.7% | 2026-03-12 |
| Photography | 2 | $5,793‡ | $6,000 | — | 2025-11-27 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 91 | $148,982 | $457,000 | — | 2026-04-10 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

Peter Halley's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (73 lots) median $1,806 with 80.8% sell-through. Paintings (218 lots) median $87,616, record $457,000. A typical Peter Halley painting sells for around 49× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 91 lots) the median is $148,982.

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 11 | $976–$1,969† | $1,657† | $2,540 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 40 | $882–$5,132†‡ | $1,812†‡ | $25,200 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 5 | $1,881–$3,816† | $3,180† | $4,202 |

† 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) | 47 | $39,450–$73,941† | $52,500† | $106,250 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 149 | $75,600–$154,195‡ | $100,866‡ | $457,000 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

‡ 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 | $2,492–$6,067 | $4,358 | $6,607 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 17 | $3,000–$6,720 | $4,144 | $29,412 |

Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2008 | $457,000 |
| Paintings | 2017 | $450,772 |
| Works on Paper | 2019 | $29,412 |
| Prints & Editions | 2022 | $25,200 |
| Prints & Editions | 2020 | $18,750 |
| Works on Paper | 2015 | $18,750 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2019 | $9,541 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2026 | $8,502 |

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 Halley worth?

Across 336 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Peter Halley work is $61,022. The median Peter Halley painting sells for $87,616 across 201 lots. The median Peter Halley print sells for $1,806 across 59 lots. The median Peter Halley work on paper sells for $4,144 across 23 lots. Large (over 120 cm) Peter Halley paintings typically sell for $75,600–$154,195 (the middle half of 149 sold lots). Medium (50–120 cm) Peter Halley paintings typically sell for $39,450–$73,941 (the middle half of 47 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 Halley painting?

Based on 201 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Peter Halley painting is $87,616. 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 Halley's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Peter Halley painting is $457,000.

### What is the average price of a Peter Halley print?

Based on 59 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Peter Halley print is $1,806. 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 Halley's most expensive print?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Peter Halley print is $25,200.

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

Based on 23 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Peter Halley work on paper is $4,144.

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

The highest price recorded at auction for a Peter Halley work on paper is $29,412.

### What is the average price of a large Peter Halley painting?

Based on 149 sold lots, the median auction price of a large Peter Halley painting (large (over 120 cm)) is $100,866, 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 Halley painting?

Based on 47 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Peter Halley painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $52,500, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

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

Peter Halley's auction record is $457,000, set in 2008.

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Data last updated 2026-11-02. OpeningBid tracks 15,390,829 auction lots from 577 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

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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.