Peter Lely (1618–1680)
What is Peter Lely’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 145 auction results for Peter Lely at 36 houses since 1993. Over the last 24 months the median price was $2,560 including buyer’s premium (middle half $1,289–$5,537, n=11). The auction record is $80,403 for Portrait of a gentleman, bust-length, in a dark doublet and white stock (2009, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 63 | $2,937 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 20 | $6,859 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 37 | $1,890 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 12 | $1,861 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 145 results from 36 houses · How we compute these figures
Peter Lely is a Dutch-English artist with 166 auction lots recorded since 1993, median price $2,309. 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 Lely is recorded as sold in 2026 for $8,594; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 113 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Peter Lely work is $2,309.
The median Peter Lely painting sells for $2,514 across 123 lots.
The median Peter Lely print sells for $1,177 across 4 lots.
The median Peter Lely work on paper sells for $670 across 4 lots.
Medium (50–120 cm) Peter Lely paintings typically sell for $1,014–$3,322 (the middle half of 62 sold lots).
Large (over 120 cm) Peter Lely paintings typically sell for $4,168–$9,494 (the middle half of 35 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 | 6 | $1,177‡ | $2,267 | 66.7% | 2025-10-03 |
| Paintings | 158 | $2,514†‡ | $80,403 | 77.8% | 2026-06-10 |
| Works on Paper | 4 | $670‡ | $1,063 | — | 2026-04-30 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 8 | $17,959‡ | $80,403 | — | 2025-03-12 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Peter Lely's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (6 lots) median $1,177 with 66.7% sell-through. Paintings (158 lots) median $2,514, record $80,403. A typical Peter Lely painting sells for around 2.1× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 8 lots) the median is $17,959.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 18 | $657–$2,768†‡ | $1,130†‡ | $7,088 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 62 | $1,014–$3,322†‡ | $1,965†‡ | $80,403 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 35 | $4,168–$9,494†‡ | $6,732†‡ | $33,125 |
† 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 | 2009 | $80,403 |
| Paintings | 2025 | $33,125 |
| Prints & Editions | 2009 | $2,267 |
| Prints & Editions | 2021 | $1,177‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2026 | $1,063 |
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $684‡ |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Peter Lely worth?
Across 113 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Peter Lely work is $2,309. The median Peter Lely painting sells for $2,514 across 123 lots. The median Peter Lely print sells for $1,177 across 4 lots. The median Peter Lely work on paper sells for $670 across 4 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Peter Lely paintings typically sell for $1,014–$3,322 (the middle half of 62 sold lots). Large (over 120 cm) Peter Lely paintings typically sell for $4,168–$9,494 (the middle half of 35 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 Lely painting?
Based on 123 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Peter Lely painting is $2,514. 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 Lely's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Peter Lely painting is $80,403.
What is the average price of a medium Peter Lely painting?
Based on 62 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Peter Lely painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $1,965, 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 large Peter Lely painting?
Based on 35 sold lots, the median auction price of a large Peter Lely painting (large (over 120 cm)) is $6,732, 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 Lely's auction record?
Peter Lely's auction record is $80,403, set in 2009.
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