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# 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.

## What is a Peter Samuelson work 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.

## 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. The full sale history is in the OpeningBid app (free sign-up).

## 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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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 Samuelson auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/peter-samuelson (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.