Peter Howson (b. 1958)
Peter Howson is a Scottish artist with 46 auction lots recorded since 1999, median price $1,627. 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 Howson sold in 2019 for $29,362, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 29 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Peter Howson work is $1,627.
The median Peter Howson work on paper sells for $1,627 across 17 lots.
The median Peter Howson print sells for $267 across 8 lots.
The median Peter Howson painting sells for $7,089 across 5 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 | 9 | $267 | $1,854 | 88.9% | 2022-02-24 |
| Paintings | 5 | $7,089 | $29,362 | — | 2019-09-10 |
| Works on Paper | 17 | $1,627†‡ | $5,165 | — | 2025-07-10 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Peter Howson's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (9 lots) median $267 with 88.9% sell-through. Paintings (5 lots) median $7,089, record $29,362. A typical Peter Howson painting sells for around 27× the price of a typical print.
Price by size
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 13 | $902–$1,952†‡ | $1,611†‡ | $2,591 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ 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 | 2019 | $29,362 |
| Paintings | 2013 | $15,116 |
| Works on Paper | 2005 | $5,165 |
| Works on Paper | 2005 | $3,228 |
| Prints & Editions | 2004 | $1,854 |
| Prints & Editions | 2004 | $544 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Peter Howson worth?
Across 29 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Peter Howson work is $1,627. The median Peter Howson work on paper sells for $1,627 across 17 lots. The median Peter Howson print sells for $267 across 8 lots. The median Peter Howson painting sells for $7,089 across 5 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 Howson work on paper?
Based on 17 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Peter Howson work on paper is $1,627. 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 Howson's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Peter Howson work on paper is $5,165.
What is the average price of a small Peter Howson work on paper?
Based on 13 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Peter Howson work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $1,611, 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 Peter Howson's auction record?
Peter Howson's auction record is $29,362, set in 2019.
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