Peter Upward (1932–1983)
Peter Upward is an Australian artist with 29 auction lots recorded since 1998, median price $5,009. 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 Upward sold in 2025 for $6,138, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 20 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Peter Upward work is $5,009.
The median Peter Upward painting sells for $6,819 across 14 lots.
The median Peter Upward print sells for $983 across 5 lots.
The median Peter Upward work on paper sells for $5,821 across 2 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 | 8 | $983† | $5,009† | 62.5% | 2018-05-14 |
| Paintings | 17 | $6,819†‡ | $204,926† | 82.4% | 2025-09-02 |
| Works on Paper | 4 | $5,821 | $11,348 | 50% | 2025-05-27 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Peter Upward's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (8 lots) median $983 with 62.5% sell-through. Paintings (17 lots) median $6,819, record $204,926. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $204,926 (buyer's premium not included). A typical Peter Upward painting sells for around 6.9× the price of a typical print.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 10 | $2,450–$13,028† | $8,997† | $43,332 |
† 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 | 2018 | $204,926† |
| Paintings | 2022 | $43,332 |
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $11,348 |
| Prints & Editions | 2018 | $5,009† |
| Prints & Editions | 2017 | $1,795† |
| Works on Paper | 2011 | $293 |
† 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 Upward worth?
Across 20 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Peter Upward work is $5,009. The median Peter Upward painting sells for $6,819 across 14 lots. The median Peter Upward print sells for $983 across 5 lots. The median Peter Upward work on paper sells for $5,821 across 2 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 Upward painting?
Based on 14 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Peter Upward painting is $6,819. 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 Upward's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Peter Upward painting is $204,926. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $204,926 (buyer's premium not included).
What is the average price of a medium Peter Upward painting?
Based on 10 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Peter Upward painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $8,997, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Peter Upward's auction record?
Peter Upward's auction record is $204,926, set in 2018. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $204,926 (buyer's premium not included).
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