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# Peter Powditch (1942–2022)

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

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 66 auction results for Peter Powditch at 6 houses since 2013. Over the last 24 months the median price was $2,328 including buyer’s premium (middle half $302–$6,604, n=14). The auction record is $51,044 for MAROUBRA OLYMPIC (2023, Deutscher and Hackett). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | MAROUBRA OLYMPIC, 1968 | Oil on shaped board | $51,044 | Deutscher and Hackett | Oct 2023 |
| 2 | Seascape I, 1969 | Oil | $16,107 | Shapiro Auctioneers | May 2026 |
| 3 | The Striped, 1942 | Enamel and acrylic on board | $8,970 | Shapiro Auctioneers | Aug 2017 |
| 4 | Sunglass Sue, 1967 | Oil | $8,948 | Shapiro Auctioneers | May 2026 |
| 5 | Sun Torso 130 (Bunch), 1972 | Oil on board | $7,830 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Jun 2026 |
| 6 | Recess III, 1969 | Oil on canvas | $6,957 | Shapiro Auctioneers | Sep 2025 |
| 7 | Sun Torso 2, 1973, 1942 | Oil on composition board | $6,321 | Bonhams | Jun 2016 |
| 8 | Bather, 1969 | Acrylic | $5,548 | Shapiro Auctioneers | May 2026 |
| 9 | SUN-TORSO 100, 1971 | Enamel on board | $4,795 | Deutscher and Hackett | Apr 2019 |
| 10 | SUN-TORSO 100, 1971 | Enamel on board | $4,738 | Deutscher and Hackett | Apr 2019 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 12 | $4,605 |
| Other | 9 | $728 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 10 | $5,171 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 9 | $1,466 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 7 | $428 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 66 results from 6 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Peter Powditch is an Australian artist with 89 auction lots recorded since 2007, median price $2,004. 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 Powditch sold in 2026 for $2,711, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Peter Powditch work worth?

Across 63 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Peter Powditch work is $2,004.

The median Peter Powditch painting sells for $3,237 across 32 lots.

The median Peter Powditch print sells for $374 across 8 lots.

The median Peter Powditch work on paper sells for $461 across 8 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 15 | $374† | $1,316 | 53.3% | 2025-10-20 |
| Paintings | 45 | $3,237†‡ | $41,235‡ | 71.1% | 2026-06-17 |
| Works on Paper | 11 | $461† | $4,146† | 72.7% | 2026-08-12 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 3 | $2,859† | $5,548 | — | 2026-05-05 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 4 | $28,671†‡ | $51,044 | — | 2026-05-05 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

Peter Powditch's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (15 lots) median $374 with 53.3% sell-through. Paintings (45 lots) median $3,237, record $41,235. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified. A typical Peter Powditch painting sells for around 8.7× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 4 lots) the median is $28,671.

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 6 | $299–$529† | $322† | $1,316 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 12 | $1,913–$3,510†‡ | $2,723†‡ | $8,970 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 16 | $3,257–$7,422† | $5,238† | $51,989 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 6 | $276–$710† | $494† | $729† |

† 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 | 2023 | $51,989 |
| Paintings | 2026 | $16,107 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2026 | $5,548 |
| Works on Paper | 2021 | $4,146† |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2021 | $2,859† |
| Prints & Editions | 2017 | $1,316 |
| Works on Paper | 2018 | $729† |
| Prints & Editions | 2018 | $592† |

† 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 Powditch worth?

Across 63 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Peter Powditch work is $2,004. The median Peter Powditch painting sells for $3,237 across 32 lots. The median Peter Powditch print sells for $374 across 8 lots. The median Peter Powditch work on paper sells for $461 across 8 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 Powditch painting?

Based on 32 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Peter Powditch painting is $3,237. 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 Peter Powditch's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Peter Powditch painting is $41,235. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

### What is the average price of a Peter Powditch print?

Based on 8 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Peter Powditch print is $374. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Peter Powditch's most expensive print?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Peter Powditch print is $1,316.

### What is the average price of a Peter Powditch work on paper?

Based on 8 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Peter Powditch work on paper is $461. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Peter Powditch's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Peter Powditch work on paper is $4,146. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $4,146 (buyer's premium not included).

### What is the average price of a large Peter Powditch painting?

Based on 16 sold lots, the median auction price of a large Peter Powditch painting (large (over 120 cm)) is $5,238, 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 medium Peter Powditch painting?

Based on 12 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Peter Powditch painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $2,723, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. 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 Peter Powditch's auction record?

Peter Powditch's auction record is $51,044, set in 2023.

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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 Powditch auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/peter-powditch (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.