Peter Smales (b. 1958)
Peter Smales is an Australian artist with 9 auction lots recorded since 2005, median price $323. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.
A work by Peter Smales sold in 2025 for $412, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Peter Smales on OpeningBid →What is a Peter Smales work worth?
Across 6 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Peter Smales work is $323.
The median Peter Smales painting sells for $316 across 8 lots.
Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
Price breakdown by category
| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 11 | $316† | $412 | 72.7% | 2025-10-29 |
| Photography | 1 | — | — | 0% | — |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 6 | $308–$362† | $339† | $412 |
† 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 | 2025 | $412 |
| Paintings | 2020 | $367† |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Peter Smales worth?
Across 6 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Peter Smales work is $323. The median Peter Smales painting sells for $316 across 8 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is the average price of a Peter Smales painting?
Based on 8 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Peter Smales painting is $316. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Peter Smales's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Peter Smales painting is $412.
What is Peter Smales's auction record?
Peter Smales's auction record is $412, set in 2025.
See the full Peter Smales record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
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