> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/peter-saul · updated 2026-11-02

# Peter Saul (b. 1934)

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

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 168 auction results for Peter Saul at 23 houses since 2003. Over the last 24 months the median price was $1,397 including buyer’s premium (middle half $699–$43,657, n=25). The auction record is $819,000 for Human Dignity (2023, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Human Dignity, 1966 | Ink | $819,000 | Christie's | May 2023 |
| 2 | Somebody else, 1988 | Signée et datée en bas à droite "Saul | $446,338 | Artcurial | Dec 2020 |
| 3 | Ice Box #3, 1961 | Oil paint | $441,000 | Phillips | Nov 2021 |
| 4 | Yikes, 2000 | Acrylic paint | $360,981 | Christie's | Oct 2021 |
| 5 | Two Napoleons Crossing the Alps, 2015 | Acrylic paint | $322,555 | Christie's | Jul 2020 |
| 6 | DALI IN TROUBLE, 2004 | Acrylic and oil on canvas | $311,927 | Tajan | Dec 2021 |
| 7 | Modern home, 1990 | Oil paint | $302,957 | Christie's | Dec 2022 |
| 8 | Humble Cowboy, 1981 | Acrylic paint | $289,800 | Christie's | Nov 2022 |
| 9 | Double de Kooning Duck | Acrylic on canvas | $272,500 | Sotheby's | Sep 2011 |
| 10 | Honeymoon, 1964 | Oil on canvas | $249,975 | Christie's | May 2016 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 51 | $93,750 |
| Other | 20 | $37,510 |
| Works on paper | 31 | $33,594 |
| Prints | 47 | $1,134 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 40 | $92,607 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 85 | $6,930 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 10 | $3,530 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 168 results from 23 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Peter Saul is an American artist with 196 auction lots recorded since 2003, median price $33,185. 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 Saul sold in 2026 for $48,940, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

**1 Peter Saul work is coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-02).

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## What is a Peter Saul work worth?

Across 165 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Peter Saul work is $33,185.

The median Peter Saul print sells for $1,008 across 57 lots.

The median Peter Saul painting sells for $91,463 across 55 lots.

The median Peter Saul work on paper sells for $33,444 across 38 lots.

Medium (50–120 cm) Peter Saul prints typically sell for $417–$2,761 (the middle half of 55 sold lots).

Large (over 120 cm) Peter Saul paintings typically sell for $66,688–$240,850 (the middle half of 38 sold 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 | 65 | $1,008†‡ | $20,000 | 87.7% | 2026-06-24 |
| Paintings | 57 | $91,463† | $819,000 | 96.5% | 2026-09-30 |
| Works on Paper | 40 | $33,444‡ | $92,760 | 95% | 2026-10-17 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 27 | $239,400 | $819,000 | — | 2025-05-15 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

Peter Saul's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (65 lots) median $1,008 with 87.7% sell-through. Paintings (57 lots) median $91,463, record $819,000. A typical Peter Saul painting sells for around 91× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 27 lots) the median is $239,400.

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 55 | $417–$2,761†‡ | $1,008†‡ | $20,000 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 12 | $43,296–$126,929 | $68,378 | $214,200 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 38 | $66,688–$240,850† | $92,607† | $819,000 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 8 | $792–$5,831‡ | $3,530‡ | $33,594 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 25 | $28,142–$55,007 | $37,800 | $92,760 |

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

Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2023 | $819,000 |
| Paintings | 2020 | $446,338 |
| Works on Paper | 2022 | $92,760 |
| Works on Paper | 2005 | $86,731 |
| Prints & Editions | 2020 | $20,000 |
| Prints & Editions | 2021 | $8,190 |

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 Saul worth?

Across 165 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Peter Saul work is $33,185. The median Peter Saul print sells for $1,008 across 57 lots. The median Peter Saul painting sells for $91,463 across 55 lots. The median Peter Saul work on paper sells for $33,444 across 38 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Peter Saul prints typically sell for $417–$2,761 (the middle half of 55 sold lots). Large (over 120 cm) Peter Saul paintings typically sell for $66,688–$240,850 (the middle half of 38 sold 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 Saul print?

Based on 57 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Peter Saul print is $1,008. 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 Saul's most expensive print?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Peter Saul print is $20,000.

### What is the average price of a Peter Saul painting?

Based on 55 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Peter Saul painting is $91,463. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Peter Saul's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Peter Saul painting is $819,000.

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

Based on 38 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Peter Saul work on paper is $33,444. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

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

The highest price recorded at auction for a Peter Saul work on paper is $92,760.

### What is the average price of a medium Peter Saul print?

Based on 55 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Peter Saul print (medium (50–120 cm)) is $1,008, 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 the average price of a large Peter Saul painting?

Based on 38 sold lots, the median auction price of a large Peter Saul painting (large (over 120 cm)) is $92,607, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

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

Peter Saul's auction record is $819,000, 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 Saul auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/peter-saul (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.