> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/peter-king · updated 2026-11-02

# Peter King (1928–1957)

Peter King is an Australian artist with 15 auction lots recorded since 2014, median price $1,227. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Peter King sold in 2025 for $1,300, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Peter King work worth?

Across 6 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Peter King work is $1,227.

The median Peter King sculpture sells for $4,804 across 4 lots.

The median Peter King painting sells for $173 across 1 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2 | $173‡ | $173‡ | 50% | 2016-03-11 |
| Works on Paper | 2 | — | — | 0% | — |
| Sculpture & Installation | 5 | $4,804 | $44,385 | 80% | 2025-11-19 |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2023 | $44,385 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2015 | $7,994 |
| Paintings | 2016 | $173‡ |

‡ 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 King worth?

Across 6 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Peter King work is $1,227. The median Peter King sculpture sells for $4,804 across 4 lots. The median Peter King painting sells for $173 across 1 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

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

Peter King's auction record is $44,385, set in 2023.

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

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Peter King auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/peter-king (updated 2026-11-02).

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.