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# Peter Nielsen (1873–1965)

Peter Nielsen is an American artist with 15 auction lots recorded since 2004, median price $2,400.

A work by Peter Nielsen sold in 2019 for $2,500, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

**2 Peter Nielsen works are coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-02).

- [Peter Nielsen on OpeningBid](https://www.openingbid.art/artist/peter-nielsen-2?ref=kg:peter-nielsen-2) — follow free in the OpeningBid app for sale alerts.

## What is a Peter Nielsen work worth?

Across 8 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Peter Nielsen work is $2,400.

The median Peter Nielsen painting sells for $2,400 across 8 lots.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 11 | $2,400 | $3,300 | 72.7% | 2020-01-26 |

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 7 | $1,950–$2,688 | $2,500 | $3,300 |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2014 | $3,300 |
| Paintings | 2008 | $2,875 |

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 Nielsen worth?

Across 8 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Peter Nielsen work is $2,400. The median Peter Nielsen painting sells for $2,400 across 8 lots.

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

Based on 8 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Peter Nielsen painting is $2,400.

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

The highest price recorded at auction for a Peter Nielsen painting is $3,300.

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

Peter Nielsen's auction record is $3,300, set in 2014.

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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 Nielsen auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/peter-nielsen-2 (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.