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

# Peter le Cave (1769–1801)

Peter le Cave is a British (modern) artist with 40 auction lots recorded since 1994, median price $564. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Peter le Cave is recorded as sold in 2026 for $1,719; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Peter le Cave work worth?

Across 18 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Peter le Cave work is $564.

The median Peter le Cave work on paper sells for $310 across 19 lots.

The median Peter le Cave painting sells for $346 across 3 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 | 7 | $346‡ | $800 | 42.9% | 2024-11-20 |
| Works on Paper | 33 | $310‡ | $4,292 | 57.6% | 2026-06-25 |

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

## Price by size

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 17 | $75–$662‡ | $295‡ | $4,292 |

‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2006 | $4,292 |
| Works on Paper | 2026 | $1,719‡ |
| Paintings | 2008 | $800 |
| Paintings | 2023 | $346‡ |

‡ 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 le Cave worth?

Across 18 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Peter le Cave work is $564. The median Peter le Cave work on paper sells for $310 across 19 lots. The median Peter le Cave painting sells for $346 across 3 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

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

Based on 19 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Peter le Cave work on paper is $310. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

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

The highest price recorded at auction for a Peter le Cave work on paper is $4,292.

### What is the average price of a small Peter le Cave work on paper?

Based on 17 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Peter le Cave work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $295, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Peter le Cave's auction record?

Peter le Cave's auction record is $4,292, set in 2006.

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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 le Cave auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/peter-le-cave (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.