> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/peter-smales · updated 2026-11-01

# 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.

## 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. The full sale history is in the OpeningBid app (free sign-up).

## 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.

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Data last updated 2026-11-01. OpeningBid tracks 15,222,099 auction lots from 571 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Peter Smales auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/peter-smales (updated 2026-11-01).

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.