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# Peter Milton (b. 1930)

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

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.


**Top auction records: prints & editions**

| # | 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 |

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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Prints | 33 | $1,680 |

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

| 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](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


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.

**1 Peter Milton work is coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-02).

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## What is a Peter Milton work 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.

## 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. The full sale history is in the OpeningBid app (free sign-up).

## 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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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 Milton auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/peter-milton (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.