> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/peter-pearson · updated 2026-11-02

# Peter Pearson (b. 1955)

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

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 64 auction results for Peter Pearson at 5 houses since 1997. Over the last 24 months the median price was $681 including buyer’s premium (middle half $578–$705, n=5). The auction record is $9,175 for A Capital City Dublin Over St.Stephen's Green (2013, James Adam Salesrooms). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

**Top auction records: paintings, drawings & sculpture**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | A Capital City Dublin Over St.Stephen's Green, 2004 | Oil on board | $9,175 | James Adam Salesrooms | Dec 2013 |
| 2 | In the Rain, 1999 | Oil on canvas | $7,825 | James Adam Salesrooms | May 2014 |
| 3 | Balloon over Trinity | Oil on canvas | $4,019 | James Adam Salesrooms | Mar 2013 |
| 4 | September Sun, Dun Laoghaire Harbour | Oil on board | $2,831 | James Adam Salesrooms | Jun 2019 |
| 5 | Four Courts, circa 1997 | Oil on Canvas | $2,620 | James Adam Salesrooms | Dec 2014 |
| 6 | November Mist at Carysfort House, Convent Ground, Blackrock, 1988 | Oil on canvas | $2,553 | James Adam Salesrooms | Mar 2017 |
| 7 | November Mist at Carysfort House, Convent Ground, Blackrock, 1988 | Oil on canvas | $2,553 | James Adam Salesrooms | Mar 2017 |
| 8 | Trinity College, 1996 | Oil on canvas | $2,209 | James Adam Salesrooms | Dec 2013 |
| 9 | Mountjoy Square, 2011 | Mixed media on board | $2,037 | James Adam Salesrooms | May 2015 |
| 10 | Mountjoy Square, 2011 | Mixed media on board | $2,037 | James Adam Salesrooms | May 2015 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 34 | $1,058 |
| Other | 5 | $642 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 28 | $1,347 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 15 | $430 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 64 results from 5 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Peter Pearson is an Irish artist with 110 auction lots recorded since 1997, median price $689. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by Peter Pearson sold in 2026 for a hammer price of $759 (buyer's premium not included), according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Peter Pearson work worth?

Across 63 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Peter Pearson work is $689.

The median Peter Pearson painting sells for $744 across 36 lots.

The median Peter Pearson work on paper sells for $373 across 3 lots.

Medium (50–120 cm) Peter Pearson paintings typically sell for $693–$2,381 (the middle half of 23 sold 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 | 56 | $744† | $9,175 | 64.3% | 2026-10-19 |
| Works on Paper | 6 | $373 | $478 | 50% | 2023-07-18 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 4 | $5,922 | $9,175 | — | 2019-06-12 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 11 | $275–$648 | $459 | $1,022 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 23 | $693–$2,381† | $1,142† | $9,175 |

† 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 | 2013 | $9,175 |
| Paintings | 2014 | $7,825 |
| Works on Paper | 2002 | $478 |
| Works on Paper | 2023 | $373 |

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 Pearson worth?

Across 63 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Peter Pearson work is $689. The median Peter Pearson painting sells for $744 across 36 lots. The median Peter Pearson work on paper sells for $373 across 3 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Peter Pearson paintings typically sell for $693–$2,381 (the middle half of 23 sold lots). Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

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

Based on 36 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Peter Pearson painting is $744. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

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

The highest price recorded at auction for a Peter Pearson painting is $9,175.

### What is the average price of a medium Peter Pearson painting?

Based on 23 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Peter Pearson painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $1,142, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is the average price of a small Peter Pearson painting?

Based on 11 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Peter Pearson painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $459, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

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

Peter Pearson's auction record is $9,175, set in 2013.

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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 Pearson auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/peter-pearson (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.