Peter Sedgley (1930–2025)
What is Peter Sedgley’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 80 auction results for Peter Sedgley at 23 houses since 2000. Over the last 24 months the median price was $1,353 including buyer’s premium (middle half $660–$1,781, n=12). The auction record is $82,065 for Counterpoint (2020, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Counterpoint, 1964 | Acrylic paint | $82,065 | Christie's | Jan 2020 |
| 2 | Red, Blue + Green Target, 1964 | Painting | $54,048 | Christie's | Mar 2026 |
| 3 | Red, Blue & Green Target | Acrylic on wood | $15,000 | Freeman's Hindman | Dec 2021 |
| 4 | Rainbow, 1980 | Acrylic paint | $12,219 | Christie's | Oct 2023 |
| 5 | Around, 1966 | Acrylic paint | $6,250 | Christie's | Oct 2024 |
| 6 | CLUSTER, 1982, 1982 | <p>signed and dated (lower right), titled (lower left), acrylic on card</p> | $4,822 | Lyon & Turnbull | Oct 2025 |
| 7 | Spring, 1990 | Acrylic paint | $4,315 | Christie's | Oct 2019 |
| 8 | Chinese Pagoda, 1930 | Mixed media | $3,889 | Christie's | Nov 2019 |
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Looking Glass Suite, 1966 | The complete set of nine screenprints in colours with airbrushing, on M.T. white matt board, the full sheets, with transparent title sheet, loose (as issued) contained in the original dark grey fabric-covered portfolio | $7,484 | Phillips | Jan 2018 |
| 2 | Video Disques, 1970 | The complete portfolio of six kinetic screenprints, in fluorescent colours, on spun aluminium | $5,797 | Phillips | Jun 2015 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 12 | $3,191 |
| Other | 9 | $2,216 |
| Works on paper | 6 | $1,374 |
| Prints | 16 | $923 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 20 | $1,353 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 12 | $1,033 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 80 results from 23 houses · How we compute these figures
Peter Sedgley is a British (modern) artist with 102 auction lots recorded since 2000, median price $1,033. 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 Sedgley sold in 2026 for $1,463, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Peter Sedgley on OpeningBid →What is a Peter Sedgley work worth?
Across 79 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Peter Sedgley work is $1,033.
The median Peter Sedgley print sells for $614 across 25 lots.
The median Peter Sedgley painting sells for $4,315 across 15 lots.
The median Peter Sedgley work on paper sells for $1,155 across 10 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 | 33 | $614†‡ | $3,629† | 75.8% | 2026-04-16 |
| Paintings | 15 | $4,315†‡ | $82,065 | — | 2026-03-19 |
| Works on Paper | 12 | $1,155†‡ | $1,743† | 83.3% | 2026-09-08 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 5 | $2,983‡ | $5,797 | 60% | 2021-11-09 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 4 | $47,390‡ | $82,065 | — | 2026-03-19 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Peter Sedgley's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (33 lots) median $614 with 75.8% sell-through. Paintings (15 lots) median $4,315, record $82,065. A typical Peter Sedgley painting sells for around 7.0× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 4 lots) the median is $47,390.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 5 | $250–$618†‡ | $437†‡ | $1,464 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 18 | $444–$777†‡ | $617†‡ | $3,629† |
† 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) | 8 | $958–$8,668 | $3,444 | $82,065 |
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 5 | $766–$1,463† | $1,139† | $1,743† |
† 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 | 2020 | $82,065 |
| Paintings | 2026 | $54,048 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2015 | $5,797 |
| Prints & Editions | 2022 | $3,629† |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2021 | $2,983‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2018 | $2,748 |
| Works on Paper | 2022 | $1,743† |
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $1,577 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Peter Sedgley worth?
Across 79 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Peter Sedgley work is $1,033. The median Peter Sedgley print sells for $614 across 25 lots. The median Peter Sedgley painting sells for $4,315 across 15 lots. The median Peter Sedgley work on paper sells for $1,155 across 10 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 Sedgley print?
Based on 25 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Peter Sedgley print is $614. 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 Sedgley's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Peter Sedgley print is $3,629. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $3,629 (buyer's premium not included).
What is the average price of a Peter Sedgley painting?
Based on 15 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Peter Sedgley painting is $4,315. 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 Sedgley's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Peter Sedgley painting is $82,065.
What is the average price of a Peter Sedgley work on paper?
Based on 10 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Peter Sedgley work on paper is $1,155. 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 Sedgley's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Peter Sedgley work on paper is $1,743. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $1,743 (buyer's premium not included).
What is the average price of a medium Peter Sedgley print?
Based on 18 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Peter Sedgley print (medium (50–120 cm)) is $617, 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 Sedgley's auction record?
Peter Sedgley's auction record is $82,065, set in 2020.
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