> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/peter-plagens · updated 2026-11-01

# Peter Plagens (b. 1941)

Peter Plagens is an American artist with 7 auction lots recorded since 2021, median price $500. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by Peter Plagens sold in 2025 for $1,143, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Peter Plagens work worth?

Across 7 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Peter Plagens work is $500.

The median Peter Plagens work on paper sells for $250 across 3 lots.

The median Peter Plagens painting sells for $822 across 2 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 | 2 | $822† | $1,143 | — | 2025-12-10 |
| Works on Paper | 3 | $250† | $450† | — | 2025-01-30 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2025 | $1,143 |
| Paintings | 2025 | $500† |
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $450† |
| Works on Paper | 2024 | $250† |

† 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 Plagens worth?

Across 7 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Peter Plagens work is $500. The median Peter Plagens work on paper sells for $250 across 3 lots. The median Peter Plagens painting sells for $822 across 2 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

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

Peter Plagens's auction record is $1,143, set in 2025.

---

Data last updated 2026-11-01. OpeningBid tracks 15,222,099 auction lots from 571 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Peter Plagens auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/peter-plagens (updated 2026-11-01).

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.