> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/peter-mcdonald-2 · updated 2026-11-01

# Peter McDonald (b. 1973)

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

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 37 auction results for Peter McDonald at 6 houses since 2010. Over the last 24 months the median price was $3,085 including buyer’s premium (middle half $1,544–$3,236, n=5). The auction record is $195,095 for How it is (2022, Sotheby's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | How it is, 2013 | Painting | $195,095 | Sotheby's | Apr 2022 |
| 2 | Fencing, 2021 | Painting | $129,220 | Sotheby's | Dec 2021 |
| 3 | Swimming Team Relay, 2021 | Painting | $129,220 | Sotheby's | Dec 2021 |
| 4 | Team Table Tennis (Tokyo 2020), 2021 | Painting | $129,220 | Sotheby's | Dec 2021 |
| 5 | Disco 的士高, 2009 | Painting | $64,913 | Sotheby's | Jun 2021 |
| 6 | Cycling (Tokyo 2020), 2021 | Drawing | $56,534 | Sotheby's | Dec 2021 |
| 7 | Swimming (Tokyo 2020), 2021 | Drawing | $48,458 | Sotheby's | Dec 2021 |
| 8 | Podium, 2021 | Painting | $38,766 | Sotheby's | Dec 2021 |
| 9 | Team Table Tennis (Tokyo 2020), 2021 | Drawing | $35,536 | Sotheby's | Dec 2021 |
| 10 | Painting | Acrylic and gouache on canvas, in two parts | $33,220 | Sotheby's | Feb 2010 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 20 | $18,241 |
| Works on paper | 17 | $6,150 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 5 | $33,220 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 9 | $32,309 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 22 | $6,288 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 37 results from 6 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Peter McDonald is an artist with 41 auction lots recorded since 2010, median price $11,543.

A work by Peter McDonald sold in 2022 for $11,543, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Peter McDonald work worth?

Across 37 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Peter McDonald work is $11,543.

The median Peter McDonald painting sells for $25,956 across 19 lots.

The median Peter McDonald work on paper sells for $6,445 across 16 lots.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 21 | $25,956 | $195,095 | 90.5% | 2025-12-01 |
| Works on Paper | 16 | $6,445 | $56,534 | — | 2024-08-27 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 4 | $129,220 | $195,095 | — | 2022-04-27 |

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 6 | $2,333–$8,887 | $4,831 | $25,956 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 8 | $25,003–$80,990 | $35,538 | $129,220 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 5 | $24,077–$129,220 | $33,220 | $195,095 |

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 16 | $3,245–$26,248 | $6,445 | $56,534 |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2022 | $195,095 |
| Paintings | 2021 | $129,220 |
| Works on Paper | 2021 | $56,534 |
| Works on Paper | 2021 | $48,458 |

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 McDonald worth?

Across 37 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Peter McDonald work is $11,543. The median Peter McDonald painting sells for $25,956 across 19 lots. The median Peter McDonald work on paper sells for $6,445 across 16 lots.

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

Based on 19 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Peter McDonald painting is $25,956.

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

The highest price recorded at auction for a Peter McDonald painting is $195,095.

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

Based on 16 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Peter McDonald work on paper is $6,445.

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

The highest price recorded at auction for a Peter McDonald work on paper is $56,534.

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

Based on 16 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Peter McDonald work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $6,445, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

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

Peter McDonald's auction record is $195,095, set in 2022.

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Data last updated 2026-11-01. OpeningBid tracks 15,222,099 auction lots from 571 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Peter McDonald auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/peter-mcdonald-2 (updated 2026-11-01).

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.