Peter Weiss (b. 1916)
Peter Weiss is a German-Swedish artist with 80 auction lots recorded since 1993, median price $1,026. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by Peter Weiss sold in 2023 for $5,307, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Peter Weiss on OpeningBid →What is a Peter Weiss work worth?
Across 66 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Peter Weiss work is $1,026.
The median Peter Weiss work on paper sells for $899 across 29 lots.
The median Peter Weiss painting sells for $2,651 across 18 lots.
The median Peter Weiss print sells for $1,205 across 5 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 | 6 | $1,205‡ | $1,806‡ | 83.3% | 2025-12-02 |
| Paintings | 23 | $2,651‡ | $230,000 | 78.3% | 2023-08-15 |
| Works on Paper | 35 | $899‡ | $5,307 | 82.9% | 2025-11-18 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Peter Weiss's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (6 lots) median $1,205 with 83.3% sell-through. Paintings (23 lots) median $2,651, record $230,000. A typical Peter Weiss painting sells for around 2.2× the price of a typical print.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 5 | $309–$1,417‡ | $1,205‡ | $1,806‡ |
‡ 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) | 6 | $878–$1,022‡ | $899‡ | $5,307 |
‡ 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 | 1993 | $230,000 |
| Paintings | 2016 | $38,622‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2023 | $5,307 |
| Prints & Editions | 2020 | $1,806‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2010 | $1,417‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2021 | $1,062 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Peter Weiss worth?
Across 66 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Peter Weiss work is $1,026. The median Peter Weiss work on paper sells for $899 across 29 lots. The median Peter Weiss painting sells for $2,651 across 18 lots. The median Peter Weiss print sells for $1,205 across 5 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is the average price of a Peter Weiss work on paper?
Based on 29 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Peter Weiss work on paper is $899. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Peter Weiss's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Peter Weiss work on paper is $5,307.
What is the average price of a Peter Weiss painting?
Based on 18 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Peter Weiss painting is $2,651. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Peter Weiss's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Peter Weiss painting is $230,000.
What is Peter Weiss's auction record?
Peter Weiss's auction record is $230,000, set in 1993.
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