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# Peter Sengl (b. 1945)

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

As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 227 auction results for Peter Sengl at 8 houses since 2005. Over the last 24 months the median price was $754 including buyer’s premium (middle half $750–$2,928, n=11). The auction record is $10,507 for Mexican.Haarabschneidesitz (Kniespitzsitz) (2020, im Kinsky Auktionshaus). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mexican.Haarabschneidesitz (Kniespitzsitz), 1994 | Oil on canvas; framed | $10,507 | im Kinsky Auktionshaus | Dec 2020 |
| 2 | Auf herabfallende Märchenfiguren unterschiedlich reagieren, mixed media on paper, 1982 | Mixed media | $7,553 | Dorotheum | Mar 2021 |
| 3 | Ich kann mich nicht erinnern, denn ich will mich nicht erinn., 1985 | Oil on canvas; framed | $7,519 | im Kinsky Auktionshaus | Dec 2020 |
| 4 | Kelontische Blicke, 1989 | Öl auf Leinwand | $6,941 | im Kinsky Auktionshaus | Mar 2012 |
| 5 | Reklamefigur Pfeilnummer holiday on ice, 1975 | Öl auf Leinwand; gerahmt | $6,449 | im Kinsky Auktionshaus | Feb 2018 |
| 6 | ARA Hocke, 1985 | Oil on canvas | $6,015 | im Kinsky Auktionshaus | Oct 2015 |
| 7 | Blick auf Katzenstück, 1982 | Oil on canvas | $6,015 | im Kinsky Auktionshaus | Mar 2015 |
| 8 | Krokonummer, 1977 | Oil on canvas | $5,263 | im Kinsky Auktionshaus | Jan 2015 |
| 9 | S. Beckett mit rechtem Auge, 1990 | Oil on canvas; framed | $5,263 | im Kinsky Auktionshaus | Jun 2026 |
| 10 | S. Beckett mit rechtem Auge, 1990 | Oil on canvas; framed | $5,263 | im Kinsky Auktionshaus | Jun 2022 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 21 | $4,511 |
| Works on paper | 42 | $1,504 |
| Other | 36 | $1,200 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 16 | $5,255 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 10 | $2,556 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 56 | $1,504 |

Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 227 results from 8 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Peter Sengl is an Austrian artist with 398 auction lots recorded since 2003, median price $983. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Peter Sengl sold in 2026 for $1,206, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Peter Sengl work worth?

Across 199 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Peter Sengl work is $983.

The median Peter Sengl work on paper sells for $1,654 across 36 lots.

The median Peter Sengl painting sells for $4,936 across 14 lots.

The median Peter Sengl print sells for $188 across 5 lots.

Medium (50–120 cm) Peter Sengl work on papers typically sell for $1,203–$2,105 (the middle half of 29 sold lots).

Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 8 | $188‡ | $435‡ | 62.5% | 2024-10-01 |
| Paintings | 15 | $4,936‡ | $10,507 | 93.3% | 2026-06-13 |
| Works on Paper | 41 | $1,654‡ | $3,759 | 87.8% | 2024-10-01 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 12 | $6,015 | $10,507 | — | 2026-06-13 |

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

Peter Sengl's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (8 lots) median $188 with 62.5% sell-through. Paintings (15 lots) median $4,936, record $10,507. A typical Peter Sengl painting sells for around 26× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 12 lots) the median is $6,015.

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 10 | $4,511–$5,827‡ | $4,887‡ | $10,507 |

‡ 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) | 7 | $2,256–$3,233 | $3,007 | $3,759 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 29 | $1,203–$2,105‡ | $1,504‡ | $3,007 |

‡ 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 | 2020 | $10,507 |
| Paintings | 2020 | $7,519 |
| Works on Paper | 2016 | $3,759 |
| Works on Paper | 2016 | $3,459 |
| Prints & Editions | 2012 | $435‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2015 | $370‡ |

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

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 Sengl worth?

Across 199 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Peter Sengl work is $983. The median Peter Sengl work on paper sells for $1,654 across 36 lots. The median Peter Sengl painting sells for $4,936 across 14 lots. The median Peter Sengl print sells for $188 across 5 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Peter Sengl work on papers typically sell for $1,203–$2,105 (the middle half of 29 sold lots). Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

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

Based on 36 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Peter Sengl work on paper is $1,654. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

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

The highest price recorded at auction for a Peter Sengl work on paper is $3,759.

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

Based on 14 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Peter Sengl painting is $4,936. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

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

The highest price recorded at auction for a Peter Sengl painting is $10,507.

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

Based on 29 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Peter Sengl work on paper (medium (50–120 cm)) is $1,504, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is the average price of a medium Peter Sengl painting?

Based on 10 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Peter Sengl painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $4,887, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

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

Peter Sengl's auction record is $10,507, set in 2020.

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Data last updated 2026-11-03. OpeningBid tracks 15,596,131 auction lots from 579 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Peter Sengl auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/peter-sengl (updated 2026-11-03).

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.