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# Peter Kinley (1926–1988)

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

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 78 auction results for Peter Kinley at 16 houses since 1998. Over the last 24 months the median price was $2,818 including buyer’s premium (middle half $2,184–$3,272, n=11). The auction record is $36,592 for Seated Figure Blue and Red 1962 (2007, Sotheby's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Seated Figure Blue and Red 1962 | — | $36,592 | Sotheby's | Jul 2007 |
| 2 | orange figure | — | $30,149 | Sotheby's | Jul 2008 |
| 3 | Interior with Elephant 1, 1973 | Oil on canvas | $26,864 | Christie's | Jul 2010 |
| 4 | Seated Figure, 1958 | Oil on canvas | $21,159 | Christie's | Jul 2011 |
| 5 | Standing Figure, 1962 | Oil paint | $19,856 | Christie's | Oct 2023 |
| 6 | Study for Painting Blue and Red, 1926 | Mixed media | $16,057 | Christie's | Nov 2018 |
| 7 | Reclining nude, 1959 | Oil paint | $15,898 | Christie's | Jun 2008 |
| 8 | Green and Blue Landscape (The Serpentine) | Oil on canvas | $15,114 | Christie's | Jul 2011 |
| 9 | Abstract composition, 1926 | Oil paint | $14,976 | Christie's | Nov 2017 |
| 10 | House with black hill, 1926 | Painting | $14,275 | Bonhams | Jun 2015 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Other | 7 | $8,792 |
| Paintings | 42 | $5,215 |
| Works on paper | 19 | $1,914 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 18 | $5,498 |
| Large (over 120 cm) | 9 | $5,184 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 36 | $2,901 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 78 results from 16 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Peter Kinley is a British (modern) artist with 98 auction lots recorded since 1998, median price $3,871. 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 Kinley sold in 2026 for $5,147, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

**1 Peter Kinley work is coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-02).

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## What is a Peter Kinley work worth?

Across 78 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Peter Kinley work is $3,871.

The median Peter Kinley painting sells for $4,337 across 64 lots.

The median Peter Kinley work on paper sells for $3,058 across 6 lots.

The median Peter Kinley print sells for $1,363 across 2 lots.

Small (under 50 cm) Peter Kinley paintings typically sell for $1,841–$4,512 (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 | 2 | $1,363‡ | $2,424 | — | 2026-01-22 |
| Paintings | 74 | $4,337†‡ | $26,864 | 86.5% | 2026-06-02 |
| Works on Paper | 13 | $3,058 | $5,469 | 46.2% | 2026-01-22 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 4 | $28,507 | $36,592 | — | 2011-07-14 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

Peter Kinley's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (2 lots) median $1,363. Paintings (74 lots) median $4,337, record $26,864. A typical Peter Kinley painting sells for around 3.2× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 4 lots) the median is $28,507.

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 32 | $1,841–$4,512† | $2,682† | $15,898 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 18 | $4,521–$10,783† | $5,498† | $21,159 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 9 | $5,147–$7,943 | $5,184 | $26,864 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 5 | $2,264–$3,646 | $3,000 | $5,469 |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2010 | $26,864 |
| Paintings | 2011 | $21,159 |
| Works on Paper | 2015 | $5,469 |
| Works on Paper | 2014 | $3,646 |
| Prints & Editions | 2026 | $2,424 |
| Prints & Editions | 2018 | $303‡ |

‡ 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 Kinley worth?

Across 78 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Peter Kinley work is $3,871. The median Peter Kinley painting sells for $4,337 across 64 lots. The median Peter Kinley work on paper sells for $3,058 across 6 lots. The median Peter Kinley print sells for $1,363 across 2 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Peter Kinley paintings typically sell for $1,841–$4,512 (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 Kinley painting?

Based on 64 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Peter Kinley painting is $4,337. 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 Kinley's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Peter Kinley painting is $26,864.

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

Based on 6 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Peter Kinley work on paper is $3,058.

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

The highest price recorded at auction for a Peter Kinley work on paper is $5,469.

### What is the average price of a small Peter Kinley painting?

Based on 32 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Peter Kinley painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $2,682, 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 Kinley painting?

Based on 18 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Peter Kinley painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $5,498, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

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

Peter Kinley's auction record is $36,592, set in 2007.

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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 Kinley auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/peter-kinley (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.