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# Peter Kingston (1943–2022)

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

As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 150 auction results for Peter Kingston at 4 houses since 2006. Over the last 24 months the median price was $287 including buyer’s premium (middle half $170–$993, n=59). The auction record is $14,536 for Close Shave II (2025, Lawsons Auctioneers). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Close Shave II, 2001 | Oil on canvas | $14,536 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Apr 2025 |
| 2 | Lavender Bay, 1991 | Oil on canvas | $10,238 | Shapiro Auctioneers | Sep 2026 |
| 3 | The Leveret, 1994 | Oil on canvas | $4,900 | Menzies Art Brands | Nov 2024 |
| 4 | Fruity's Water Taxi, 1943 | Oil on canvas | $4,565 | Shapiro Auctioneers | Nov 2022 |
| 5 | Luna Park Face, 2001 | Painted plaster cast | $4,458 | Shapiro Auctioneers | May 2025 |
| 6 | Three Yachts, 2002 | Oil and charcoal on canvas | $4,398 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Oct 2024 |
| 7 | Huh?, 2009 | Oil | $2,625 | Shapiro Auctioneers | Aug 2024 |
| 8 | Shooting Gallery after Charles Addams, 1943 | Oil | $2,371 | Shapiro Auctioneers | Aug 2024 |

**Top auction records: prints & editions**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ena at Lavender Bay, 1991 | Etching | $3,563 | Lawsons Auctioneers | May 2024 |
| 2 | Pooling, 1991 | Etching | $3,018 | Shapiro Auctioneers | Sep 2026 |

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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 7 | $4,565 |
| Sculpture | 6 | $693 |
| Other | 11 | $670 |
| Prints | 60 | $289 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 27 | $945 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 55 | $287 |

Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 150 results from 4 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Peter Kingston is an Australia artist with 223 auction lots recorded since 2006, median price $430. 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 Kingston sold in 2026 for $654, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

**1 Peter Kingston work is coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-03).

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## What is a Peter Kingston work worth?

Across 137 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Peter Kingston work is $430.

The median Peter Kingston print sells for $311 across 102 lots.

The median Peter Kingston painting sells for $4,565 across 19 lots.

The median Peter Kingston sculpture sells for $1,154 across 8 lots.

Small (under 50 cm) Peter Kingston prints typically sell for $168–$398 (the middle half of 66 sold lots).

Medium (50–120 cm) Peter Kingston prints typically sell for $277–$982 (the middle half of 32 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 | 157 | $311† | $3,563 | 65% | 2026-09-30 |
| Paintings | 28 | $4,565† | $23,524† | 67.9% | 2026-09-22 |
| Works on Paper | 7 | $827† | $1,148 | 42.9% | 2025-10-08 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 11 | $1,154† | $4,458 | 72.7% | 2026-05-05 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 8 | $12,187† | $23,524† | — | 2026-09-22 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

Peter Kingston's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (157 lots) median $311 with 65% sell-through. Paintings (28 lots) median $4,565, record $23,524. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $23,524 (buyer's premium not included). A typical Peter Kingston painting sells for around 15× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 8 lots) the median is $12,187.

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 66 | $168–$398† | $255† | $3,563 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 32 | $277–$982† | $623† | $1,969 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 5 | $2,022–$4,398† | $3,700† | $4,900 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 10 | $5,252–$14,095† | $10,920† | $23,524† |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

### Sculpture & Installation

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 8 | $590–$2,681† | $1,154† | $4,458 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2014 | $23,524† |
| Paintings | 2023 | $14,538† |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2025 | $4,458 |
| Prints & Editions | 2024 | $3,563 |
| Prints & Editions | 2026 | $3,018 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2023 | $2,849† |
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $1,148 |
| Works on Paper | 2016 | $827† |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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 Kingston worth?

Across 137 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Peter Kingston work is $430. The median Peter Kingston print sells for $311 across 102 lots. The median Peter Kingston painting sells for $4,565 across 19 lots. The median Peter Kingston sculpture sells for $1,154 across 8 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Peter Kingston prints typically sell for $168–$398 (the middle half of 66 sold lots). Medium (50–120 cm) Peter Kingston prints typically sell for $277–$982 (the middle half of 32 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 Kingston print?

Based on 102 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Peter Kingston print is $311. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Peter Kingston's most expensive print?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Peter Kingston print is $3,563.

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

Based on 19 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Peter Kingston painting is $4,565. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

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

The highest price recorded at auction for a Peter Kingston painting is $23,524. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $23,524 (buyer's premium not included).

### What is the average price of a Peter Kingston sculpture?

Based on 8 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Peter Kingston sculpture is $1,154. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Peter Kingston's most expensive sculpture?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Peter Kingston sculpture is $4,458.

### What is the average price of a small Peter Kingston print?

Based on 66 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Peter Kingston print (small (under 50 cm)) is $255, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is the average price of a medium Peter Kingston print?

Based on 32 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Peter Kingston print (medium (50–120 cm)) is $623, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

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

Peter Kingston's auction record is $23,524, set in 2014. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $23,524 (buyer's premium not included).

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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 Kingston auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/peter-kingston (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.