Peter Rushforth (1920–2015)
What is Peter Rushforth’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 54 auction results for Peter Rushforth at 2 houses since 2014. Over the last 24 months the median price was $294 including buyer’s premium (middle half $232–$418, n=8). The auction record is $4,261 for Large Baluster Vase (2026, Shapiro Auctioneers). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Large Baluster Vase, 1920 | Stoneware | $4,261 | Shapiro Auctioneers | Sep 2026 |
| 2 | Large Blossom Vase, 1920 | Stoneware | $922 | Shapiro Auctioneers | Apr 2023 |
| 3 | Peter Rushforth (Australian, 1920-2015) Charger, diameter 36 cm, 1920 | Stoneware | $662 | Shapiro Auctioneers | Feb 2026 |
| 4 | Peter Rushforth (Australian, 1920-2015), 1920 | Stoneware | $609 | Shapiro Auctioneers | Mar 2022 |
| 5 | Large Blossom Vase, 1920 | Stoneware | $540 | Shapiro Auctioneers | Jun 2024 |
| 6 | Shallow Bowl, 1920 | Stoneware | $337 | Shapiro Auctioneers | Sep 2026 |
| 7 | Peter Rushforth (Australian, 1920-2015), 1920 | Stoneware | $318 | Shapiro Auctioneers | Mar 2022 |
| 8 | Firebox Blossom Vase, 1920 | Stoneware | $294 | Shapiro Auctioneers | Oct 2025 |
| 9 | Peter Rushforth (Australian, 1920-2015) Vase, height 17.5 cm, 1920 | Stoneware | $293 | Shapiro Auctioneers | Jul 2025 |
| 10 | Shallow Bowl, 1920 | Stoneware | $249 | Shapiro Auctioneers | Sep 2026 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Other | 14 | $306 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Small (under 50 cm) | 12 | $294 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 54 results from 2 houses · How we compute these figures
Peter Rushforth is an Australian artist with 45 auction lots recorded since 2014, median price $409. 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 Rushforth sold in 2026 for a hammer price of $1,547 (buyer's premium not included), according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 32 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Peter Rushforth work is $409.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $3,562† | $4,261 | — | 2026-10-28 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Peter Rushforth worth?
Across 32 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Peter Rushforth work is $409. 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 Rushforth's auction record?
Peter Rushforth's auction record is $3,562, set in 2018. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $3,562 (buyer's premium not included).
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