Peter Sculthorpe (b. 1948)
What is Peter Sculthorpe’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 41 auction results for Peter Sculthorpe at 7 houses since 2010. Over the last 24 months the median price was $635 including buyer’s premium (middle half $572–$1,134, n=5). The auction record is $10,625 for Untitled (watercolor on paper) (2018, Rago Arts). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Untitled (watercolor on paper), 1948 | Ink | $10,625 | Rago Arts | May 2018 |
| 2 | Untitled (watercolor on paper), 1948 | Ink | $8,750 | Rago Arts | May 2018 |
| 3 | Waiting on the Tide - Squibnocket Beach - Martha's Vineyard | Oil on canvas | $5,312 | Eldred's (Robert C. Eldred Co.) | Jan 2022 |
| 4 | Winter Sun | Watercolor | $3,810 | Freeman's Hindman | Jun 2024 |
| 5 | Untitled (From Pocopson Road), 1948 | Ink | $3,750 | Rago Arts | Nov 2018 |
| 6 | The Farm House, 1948 | Ink | $3,024 | Rago Arts | May 2023 |
| 7 | Evening Moon, 1994 | Watercolor | $2,816 | Rago Arts | Nov 2020 |
| 8 | House in Winter | Watercolor | $2,520 | Freeman's Hindman | Dec 2023 |
| 9 | The Barto's Boat House, 1948 | Paper | $2,520 | Rago Arts | May 2023 |
| 10 | Log House, Virginia, 1991 | Ink | $2,500 | Rago Arts | Nov 2022 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Works on paper | 17 | $2,304 |
| Paintings | 5 | $2,244 |
| Prints | 11 | $378 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Small (under 50 cm) | 17 | $983 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 12 | $914 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 41 results from 7 houses · How we compute these figures
Peter Sculthorpe is an American artist with 51 auction lots recorded since 2010, median price $772. 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 Sculthorpe is recorded as sold in 2026 for $3,250; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 40 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Peter Sculthorpe work is $772.
The median Peter Sculthorpe work on paper sells for $1,234 across 18 lots.
The median Peter Sculthorpe print sells for $255 across 14 lots.
The median Peter Sculthorpe painting sells for $1,747 across 4 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 | 18 | $255‡ | $1,134 | 77.8% | 2025-03-06 |
| Paintings | 5 | $1,747 | $2,816 | 80% | 2025-10-28 |
| Works on Paper | 22 | $1,234†‡ | $10,625 | 81.8% | 2025-03-06 |
| Photography | 1 | — | — | 0% | — |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $8,750 | $10,625 | — | 2022-01-27 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Peter Sculthorpe's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (18 lots) median $255 with 77.8% sell-through. Paintings (5 lots) median $1,747, record $2,816. A typical Peter Sculthorpe painting sells for around 6.9× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 3 lots) the median is $8,750.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 6 | $178–$197‡ | $189‡ | $275‡ |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 7 | $318–$664 | $567 | $1,134 |
‡ 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) | 14 | $590–$2,202†‡ | $916†‡ | $3,024 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2018 | $10,625 |
| Works on Paper | 2018 | $8,750 |
| Paintings | 2020 | $2,816 |
| Paintings | 2025 | $2,244 |
| Prints & Editions | 2024 | $1,134 |
| Prints & Editions | 2023 | $693 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Peter Sculthorpe worth?
Across 40 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Peter Sculthorpe work is $772. The median Peter Sculthorpe work on paper sells for $1,234 across 18 lots. The median Peter Sculthorpe print sells for $255 across 14 lots. The median Peter Sculthorpe painting sells for $1,747 across 4 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 Sculthorpe work on paper?
Based on 18 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Peter Sculthorpe work on paper is $1,234. 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 Sculthorpe's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Peter Sculthorpe work on paper is $10,625.
What is the average price of a Peter Sculthorpe print?
Based on 14 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Peter Sculthorpe print is $255. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Peter Sculthorpe's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Peter Sculthorpe print is $1,134.
What is the average price of a small Peter Sculthorpe work on paper?
Based on 14 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Peter Sculthorpe work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $916, 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 Sculthorpe's auction record?
Peter Sculthorpe's auction record is $10,625, set in 2018.
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