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

# Peter McLaren (b. 1964)

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

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 25 auction results for Peter McLaren at 7 houses since 2005. Over the last 24 months the median price was $4,140 including buyer’s premium (middle half $2,397–$5,317, n=8). The auction record is $9,341 for STILL LIFE WITH GAUGUIN FIGURE AND BLUE JUG (2025, Lyon & Turnbull). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | STILL LIFE WITH GAUGUIN FIGURE AND BLUE JUG | <p>Signed and inscribed with title verso, oil on board</p> | $9,341 | Lyon & Turnbull | Apr 2025 |
| 2 | Figure in Car, 1964 | Oil paint | $8,782 | Christie's | Dec 2010 |
| 3 | THE CYCLIST | <p>Signed, oil on board</p> | $6,311 | Lyon & Turnbull | Mar 2026 |
| 4 | HOMAGE TO VELAZQUEZ, STILL LIFE WITH POPPIES | Signed and inscribed with title verso, oil on board | $5,802 | Lyon & Turnbull | Aug 2022 |
| 5 | ORKNEY, 1998 | Oil on board | $5,115 | Lyon & Turnbull | Jan 2022 |
| 6 | SKIPI GEO, ORKNEY | <p>Signed and inscribed with title verso, oil on board</p> | $4,985 | Lyon & Turnbull | Aug 2025 |
| 7 | STILL LIFE WITH ORANGES AND LEMONS, 1998 | Signed and inscribed with title and dated '98 verso, oil on board | $4,835 | Lyon & Turnbull | Aug 2024 |
| 8 | Figure in the Moonlight | Oil on paper | $4,790 | Woolley and Wallis | Feb 2018 |
| 9 | SUNSET CYCLIST | <p>Signed and inscribed with title verso, oil on board</p> | $4,415 | Lyon & Turnbull | Apr 2025 |
| 10 | Still Life with Poppies and White Jug, 2003 | Oil on board | $3,865 | Roseberys London | Mar 2026 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 11 | $4,985 |
| Works on paper | 6 | $1,874 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 8 | $4,910 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 11 | $2,245 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 25 results from 7 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Peter McLaren is a British (modern) artist with 28 auction lots recorded since 2005, median price $2,515. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by Peter McLaren sold in 2026 for $2,721, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Peter McLaren work worth?

Across 24 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Peter McLaren work is $2,515.

The median Peter McLaren painting sells for $4,835 across 13 lots.

The median Peter McLaren work on paper sells for $1,425 across 5 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 13 | $4,835‡ | $9,341 | — | 2026-03-31 |
| Works on Paper | 6 | $1,425† | $2,245 | 83.3% | 2025-08-13 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 5 | $3,095–$5,115‡ | $3,865‡ | $8,782 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 8 | $4,696–$5,929 | $4,910 | $9,341 |

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

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 5 | $1,028–$1,438† | $1,425† | $2,245 |

† 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 | 2025 | $9,341 |
| Paintings | 2010 | $8,782 |
| Works on Paper | 2023 | $2,245 |
| Works on Paper | 2024 | $1,438 |

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 McLaren worth?

Across 24 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Peter McLaren work is $2,515. The median Peter McLaren painting sells for $4,835 across 13 lots. The median Peter McLaren work on paper sells for $1,425 across 5 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 McLaren painting?

Based on 13 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Peter McLaren painting is $4,835. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

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

The highest price recorded at auction for a Peter McLaren painting is $9,341.

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

Peter McLaren's auction record is $9,341, set in 2025.

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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 McLaren auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/peter-mclaren (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.
