> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/peter-thomson · updated 2026-11-02

# Peter Thomson (b. 1962)

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

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 17 auction results for Peter Thomson at 3 houses since 2018. Over the last 24 months the median price was $1,406 including buyer’s premium (middle half $1,218–$1,753, n=11). The auction record is $3,271 for Blue in Green (2022, Lyon & Turnbull). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Blue in Green, 2009 | Signed and dated lower right, oil and acrylic on panel | $3,271 | Lyon & Turnbull | Apr 2022 |
| 2 | METROPOLIS | Signed centre of upper edge, oil on panel | $2,944 | Lyon & Turnbull | Apr 2022 |
| 3 | DRINKERS, 2003 | Signed lower right, acrylic on board | $2,891 | Lyon & Turnbull | Sep 2026 |
| 4 | LINE DANCING | Signed lower left, acrylic on board | $2,211 | Lyon & Turnbull | Sep 2026 |
| 5 | BEEHIVE | Signed lower right, acrylic on board | $1,890 | Lyon & Turnbull | Aug 2026 |
| 6 | Blue and Gold, 2014 | Signed and dated lower right, oil on panel | $1,679 | Lyon & Turnbull | Aug 2022 |
| 7 | UNTITLED, 726 | Oil on furnishing fabric | $1,616 | Lyon & Turnbull | Sep 2026 |
| 8 | PARALYSED | <p>Inscribed with title to artist's label verso, oil on canvas</p> | $1,425 | Lyon & Turnbull | Aug 2025 |
| 9 | Football in the pub, 1962 | Oil on board | $1,406 | Sworders | Aug 2025 |
| 10 | Football in the pub | Oil on board | $1,406 | Sworders | Aug 2025 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 16 | $1,406 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 5 | $1,679 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 11 | $1,246 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 17 results from 3 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Peter Thomson is a Scottish artist with 16 auction lots recorded since 2018, median price $1,425.

A work by Peter Thomson sold in 2026 for $2,211, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Peter Thomson work worth?

Across 15 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Peter Thomson work is $1,425.

The median Peter Thomson painting sells for $1,406 across 16 lots.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 16 | $1,406 | $3,271 | — | 2026-09-30 |

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 11 | $686–$1,648 | $1,246 | $2,944 |

Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2022 | $3,271 |
| Paintings | 2022 | $2,944 |

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 Thomson worth?

Across 15 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Peter Thomson work is $1,425. The median Peter Thomson painting sells for $1,406 across 16 lots.

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

Based on 16 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Peter Thomson painting is $1,406.

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

The highest price recorded at auction for a Peter Thomson painting is $3,271.

### What is the average price of a small Peter Thomson painting?

Based on 11 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Peter Thomson painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $1,246, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

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

Peter Thomson's auction record is $3,271, set in 2022.

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Data last updated 2026-11-02. OpeningBid tracks 15,390,829 auction lots from 577 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Peter Thomson auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/peter-thomson (updated 2026-11-02).

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.