Peter Samuelson (1912–1996)
Peter Samuelson is a British (modern) artist with 55 auction lots recorded since 2014, median price $794. 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 Samuelson sold in 2023 for $1,950, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 36 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Peter Samuelson work is $794.
The median Peter Samuelson painting sells for $1,673 across 23 lots.
The median Peter Samuelson work on paper sells for $302 across 12 lots.
The median Peter Samuelson print sells for $969 across 1 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 | 1 | $969 | $969 | — | 2022-02-16 |
| Paintings | 31 | $1,673† | $5,650 | 74.2% | 2025-07-04 |
| Works on Paper | 19 | $302†‡ | $1,987 | 63.2% | 2024-09-22 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Peter Samuelson's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (1 lots) median $969. Paintings (31 lots) median $1,673, record $5,650.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 13 | $397–$3,067† | $620† | $5,165 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 10 | $620–$2,530† | $2,022† | $5,650 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 10 | $212–$1,490† | $302† | $1,987 |
† 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 | 2017 | $5,650 |
| Paintings | 2017 | $5,165 |
| Works on Paper | 2017 | $1,987 |
| Works on Paper | 2018 | $1,583 |
| Prints & Editions | 2022 | $969 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Peter Samuelson worth?
Across 36 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Peter Samuelson work is $794. The median Peter Samuelson painting sells for $1,673 across 23 lots. The median Peter Samuelson work on paper sells for $302 across 12 lots. The median Peter Samuelson print sells for $969 across 1 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 Samuelson painting?
Based on 23 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Peter Samuelson painting is $1,673. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Peter Samuelson's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Peter Samuelson painting is $5,650.
What is the average price of a Peter Samuelson work on paper?
Based on 12 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Peter Samuelson work on paper is $302. 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 Samuelson's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Peter Samuelson work on paper is $1,987.
What is the average price of a small Peter Samuelson painting?
Based on 13 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Peter Samuelson painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $620, 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 Samuelson painting?
Based on 10 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Peter Samuelson painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $2,022, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Peter Samuelson's auction record?
Peter Samuelson's auction record is $5,650, set in 2017.
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