Peter Hurd (1904–1984)
What is Peter Hurd’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 105 auction results for Peter Hurd at 28 houses since 1991. Over the last 24 months the median price was $3,840 including buyer’s premium (middle half $1,075–$6,611, n=11). The auction record is $157,300 for The Eve of St. John (2021, Coeur d'Alene Art Auction). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Eve of St. John | Tempera on board | $157,300 | Coeur d'Alene Art Auction | Jul 2021 |
| 2 | Solitude, 1955 | Tempera | $126,000 | Christie's | Apr 2023 |
| 3 | A Ranch on the Plains, 1951 | Tempera on board | $121,000 | Coeur d'Alene Art Auction | Jul 2022 |
| 4 | The Baptising, 1969 | Tempera | $81,250 | Christie's | Oct 2020 |
| 5 | The Runaway Calf, 1947 | Tempera on paper | $50,575 | Coeur d'Alene Art Auction | Jul 2017 |
| 6 | Road to the Rig, 1953 | Tempera on Masonite | $30,000 | Sotheby's | Jan 2025 |
| 7 | Anderson Ranch, San Patricio, NM | Watercolor and gouache on paper | $20,570 | Coeur d'Alene Art Auction | Nov 2023 |
| 8 | Guadalupe Peak, 1904 | Tempera | $17,625 | Christie's | Nov 2001 |
| 9 | Portrait of Teresa Wright as Thor Callum in "Pursued", 1946 | Tempera on Masonite | $12,700 | Sotheby's | Apr 2023 |
| 10 | Hondo River | Watercolor on paper | $8,320 | Santa Fe Art Auction | Nov 2024 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 13 | $17,625 |
| Works on paper | 22 | $1,600 |
| Prints | 43 | $470 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 16 | $2,548 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 60 | $823 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 105 results from 28 houses · How we compute these figures
Peter Hurd is an American artist with 115 auction lots recorded since 1991, median price $845. 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 Hurd is recorded as sold in 2026 for $1,600; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
2 Peter Hurd works are coming to auction (as of 2026-11-02). Follow Peter Hurd free on OpeningBid for sale alerts.
See the full Peter Hurd record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
View Peter Hurd on OpeningBid →What is a Peter Hurd work worth?
Across 89 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Peter Hurd work is $845.
The median Peter Hurd print sells for $400 across 55 lots.
The median Peter Hurd work on paper sells for $1,599 across 19 lots.
The median Peter Hurd painting sells for $23,812 across 12 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) Peter Hurd prints typically sell for $287–$1,140 (the middle half of 44 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 | 64 | $400†‡ | $3,750 | 85.9% | 2025-10-23 |
| Paintings | 14 | $23,812 | $157,300 | 85.7% | 2025-01-24 |
| Works on Paper | 23 | $1,599†‡ | $70,847 | 82.6% | 2026-03-10 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 6 | $101,125 | $157,300 | — | 2023-04-21 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Peter Hurd's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (64 lots) median $400 with 85.9% sell-through. Paintings (14 lots) median $23,812, record $157,300. A typical Peter Hurd painting sells for around 60× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 6 lots) the median is $101,125.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 44 | $287–$1,140†‡ | $479†‡ | $3,750 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 10 | $212–$345† | $326† | $1,875 |
† 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) | 7 | $2,435–$21,350 | $3,525 | $126,000 |
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 17 | $770–$1,870†‡ | $1,400†‡ | $7,735 |
† 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 | 2021 | $157,300 |
| Paintings | 2023 | $126,000 |
| Works on Paper | 2015 | $70,847 |
| Works on Paper | 2010 | $9,062 |
| Prints & Editions | 2019 | $3,750 |
| Prints & Editions | 2023 | $3,750 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Peter Hurd worth?
Across 89 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Peter Hurd work is $845. The median Peter Hurd print sells for $400 across 55 lots. The median Peter Hurd work on paper sells for $1,599 across 19 lots. The median Peter Hurd painting sells for $23,812 across 12 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Peter Hurd prints typically sell for $287–$1,140 (the middle half of 44 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 Hurd print?
Based on 55 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Peter Hurd print is $400. 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 Hurd's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Peter Hurd print is $3,750.
What is the average price of a Peter Hurd work on paper?
Based on 19 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Peter Hurd work on paper is $1,599. 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 Hurd's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Peter Hurd work on paper is $70,847.
What is the average price of a Peter Hurd painting?
Based on 12 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Peter Hurd painting is $23,812.
What is Peter Hurd's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Peter Hurd painting is $157,300.
What is the average price of a small Peter Hurd print?
Based on 44 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Peter Hurd print (small (under 50 cm)) is $479, 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 the average price of a small Peter Hurd work on paper?
Based on 17 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Peter Hurd work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $1,400, 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 Hurd's auction record?
Peter Hurd's auction record is $157,300, set in 2021.
See the full Peter Hurd record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
View Peter Hurd on OpeningBid →