> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/peter-olsted-2 · updated 2026-11-03

# Peter Ølsted

Peter Ølsted is an artist with 8 auction lots recorded since 2010, median price $379. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by Peter Ølsted sold in 2026 for $449, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Peter Ølsted work worth?

Across 6 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Peter Ølsted work is $379.

The median Peter Ølsted painting sells for $458 across 8 lots.

Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 11 | $458† | $1,239† | 72.7% | 2026-10-19 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 6 | $277–$463† | $370† | $577 |

† 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 | 2012 | $1,239† |
| Paintings | 2022 | $670† |

† 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 Ølsted worth?

Across 6 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Peter Ølsted work is $379. The median Peter Ølsted painting sells for $458 across 8 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

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

Based on 8 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Peter Ølsted painting is $458. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

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

The highest price recorded at auction for a Peter Ølsted painting is $1,239. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $1,239 (buyer's premium not included).

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

Peter Ølsted's auction record is $1,239, set in 2012. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $1,239 (buyer's premium not included).

---

Data last updated 2026-11-03. OpeningBid tracks 15,596,131 auction lots from 579 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Peter Ølsted auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/peter-olsted-2 (updated 2026-11-03).

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.