Peter Milton (b. 1930)
What is Peter Milton’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 47 auction results for Peter Milton at 13 houses since 2006. Over the last 24 months the median price was $746 including buyer’s premium (middle half $448–$1,651, n=6). The auction record is $4,800 for Daylilies (2009, Swann Auction Galleries). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Daylilies, 1975 | Etching and engraving on Rives heavyweight buff | $4,800 | Swann Auction Galleries | Mar 2009 |
| 2 | Daylilies, 1975 | Etching and engraving on Rives heavyweight buff | $4,250 | Swann Auction Galleries | Nov 2013 |
| 3 | Interiors IV: Hotel Paradise Café, 1987 | Etching and engraving on BFK paper | $3,600 | Swann Auction Galleries | Mar 2009 |
| 4 | Three resist-ground etchings and engravings | Etchings and engravings | $3,380 | Swann Auction Galleries | Nov 2014 |
| 5 | Interiors I: Family Reunion, Interiors II: Stolen Moments, Interiors III: Time with Celia, 1984-1986 | Etchings and engravings | $3,000 | Swann Auction Galleries | Nov 2014 |
| 6 | The Jolly Corner, 1971 | Etchings with aquatint | $3,000 | Swann Auction Galleries | Nov 2020 |
| 7 | Mary's Turn I: Visiting Degas, 1994 | Etching and engraving | $2,750 | Swann Auction Galleries | Mar 2019 |
| 8 | Visiting Degas, Mary's Turn I, 1994 | Etching | $2,500 | Clars Auction Gallery | Sep 2025 |
| 9 | Group of 9 resist ground aquatints with etching, 1971 | Aquatints with etching | $2,400 | Swann Auction Galleries | Mar 2009 |
| 10 | Pastoral and The First Gate, 1969-1974 | Engravings | $2,125 | Swann Auction Galleries | Sep 2017 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Prints | 33 | $1,680 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 23 | $1,680 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 47 results from 13 houses · How we compute these figures
Peter Milton is an American artist with 67 auction lots recorded since 2006, median price $1,100. 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 Milton sold in 2025 for $2,500, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 43 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Peter Milton work is $1,100.
The median Peter Milton print sells for $1,740 across 32 lots.
The median Peter Milton photograph sells for $600 across 1 lots.
Medium (50–120 cm) Peter Milton prints typically sell for $780–$2,040 (the middle half of 25 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 | 38 | $1,740† | $4,800 | 84.2% | 2025-09-18 |
| Photography | 1 | $600† | $600† | — | 2010-03-20 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $4,250 | $4,800 | — | 2013-11-14 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 25 | $780–$2,040† | $1,560† | $4,800 |
† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 2009 | $4,800 |
| Prints & Editions | 2013 | $4,250 |
| Photography | 2010 | $600† |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Peter Milton worth?
Across 43 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Peter Milton work is $1,100. The median Peter Milton print sells for $1,740 across 32 lots. The median Peter Milton photograph sells for $600 across 1 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Peter Milton prints typically sell for $780–$2,040 (the middle half of 25 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 Milton print?
Based on 32 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Peter Milton print is $1,740. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Peter Milton's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Peter Milton print is $4,800.
What is the average price of a medium Peter Milton print?
Based on 25 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Peter Milton print (medium (50–120 cm)) is $1,560, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Peter Milton's auction record?
Peter Milton's auction record is $4,800, set in 2009.
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