Peter O'Doherty (b. 1958)
What is Peter O'Doherty’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 19 auction results for Peter O'Doherty at 3 houses since 2011. Over the last 24 months the median price was $2,270 including buyer’s premium (middle half $1,124–$2,320, n=5). The auction record is $4,122 for Sunlit Veranda (2025, Shapiro Auctioneers). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sunlit Veranda, 2004 | Oil on canvas | $4,122 | Shapiro Auctioneers | Sep 2025 |
| 2 | Open Gate, 2002 | Acrylic on canvas | $2,371 | Shapiro Auctioneers | Aug 2024 |
| 3 | Earlwood Red Brick, 1958 | Acrylic on board | $2,320 | Shapiro Auctioneers | May 2026 |
| 4 | East Sydney, 2008 | Acrylic on canvas | $2,270 | Shapiro Auctioneers | May 2025 |
| 5 | Gleneig, 2001 | Oil on canvas | $1,911 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Aug 2011 |
| 6 | Untitled | Oil on canvas | $1,557 | Lawsons Auctioneers | May 2016 |
| 7 | Untitled (Green & Blue House), 2013 | Oil on canvas | $1,477 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Mar 2024 |
| 8 | Red Houses, 1996 | Acrylic on canvas | $1,124 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Dec 2024 |
| 9 | Jet, 2019 | Acrylic on board | $761 | Shapiro Auctioneers | Jul 2024 |
| 10 | Bondi Road Balconies, 2019 | Acrylic on board | $624 | Shapiro Auctioneers | May 2026 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 12 | $1,517 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 7 | $1,557 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 5 | $761 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 19 results from 3 houses · How we compute these figures
Peter O'Doherty is an artist with 22 auction lots recorded since 2011, median price $1,517. 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 O'Doherty sold in 2026 for $2,320, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
See the full Peter O'Doherty record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
View Peter O'Doherty on OpeningBid →What is a Peter O'Doherty work worth?
Across 18 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Peter O'Doherty work is $1,517.
The median Peter O'Doherty painting sells for $1,517 across 18 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 | 22 | $1,517† | $4,122 | 81.8% | 2026-05-19 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 7 | $693–$1,776† | $1,241† | $2,320 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 10 | $1,436–$2,152† | $1,700† | $4,122 |
† 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 | $4,122 |
| Paintings | 2024 | $2,371 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Peter O'Doherty worth?
Across 18 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Peter O'Doherty work is $1,517. The median Peter O'Doherty painting sells for $1,517 across 18 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 O'Doherty painting?
Based on 18 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Peter O'Doherty painting is $1,517. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Peter O'Doherty's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Peter O'Doherty painting is $4,122.
What is the average price of a medium Peter O'Doherty painting?
Based on 10 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Peter O'Doherty painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $1,700, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Peter O'Doherty's auction record?
Peter O'Doherty's auction record is $4,122, set in 2025.
See the full Peter O'Doherty record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
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