Peter Wright (b. 1932)
What is Peter Wright’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 23 auction results for Peter Wright at 11 houses since 2011. Over the last 24 months the median price was $443 including buyer’s premium (middle half $133–$664, n=8). The auction record is $1,730 for Peter Wright (1919-2003) Couple seated on a Plinth three piece porcelain group, glazed and another (2021, Woolley and Wallis). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Peter Wright (1919-2003) Couple seated on a Plinth three piece porcelain group, glazed and another | — | $1,730 | Woolley and Wallis | Oct 2021 |
| 2 | Interlocking male and female sculpture | Cast porcelain Underside incised | $1,104 | Chiswick Auctions | Aug 2026 |
| 3 | Small Turning-Away | Ceramic | $747 | Roseberys London | Sep 2025 |
| 4 | Preview: Barley Mow Centre, 1980s | Ceramics figural group of interlocking stylised male and female | $636 | Chiswick Auctions | Aug 2025 |
| 5 | Peter Wright (1911-2003) Large Couple, stoneware interlocking figures, matt white glaze with | — | $552 | Woolley and Wallis | Oct 2024 |
| 6 | Two abstract interlocking figures, 1970s | Porcelain | $324 | Roseberys London | Jul 2024 |
| 7 | Ilford, 1973 | Wash on paper | $304 | Shapiro Auctioneers | May 2026 |
| 8 | Pebble owl, circa 1963 | Porcelain broken black and white glaze | $162 | Chiswick Auctions | Nov 2020 |
| 9 | First Day of Spring, 1978 | Watercolour | $147 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Apr 2026 |
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Peter Wright, (1941-1999), 1975, lithograph on paper, 48 x 54.5 cm, 1975 | Lithograph on paper | $582 | Shapiro Auctioneers | May 2026 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Works on paper | 5 | $93 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Small (under 50 cm) | 6 | $480 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 5 | $93 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 23 results from 11 houses · How we compute these figures
Peter Wright is a British (modern) artist with 24 auction lots recorded since 2000, median price $278. 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 Wright sold in 2026 for $1,104, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Peter Wright on OpeningBid →What is a Peter Wright work worth?
Across 19 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Peter Wright work is $278.
The median Peter Wright work on paper sells for $80 across 6 lots.
The median Peter Wright print sells for $582 across 1 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 | 2 | $582 | $582 | 50% | 2026-05-05 |
| Paintings | 2 | — | — | 0% | — |
| Works on Paper | 9 | $80† | $304 | 66.7% | 2026-05-05 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 2026 | $582 |
| Works on Paper | 2026 | $304 |
| Works on Paper | 2026 | $147 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Peter Wright worth?
Across 19 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Peter Wright work is $278. The median Peter Wright work on paper sells for $80 across 6 lots. The median Peter Wright print sells for $582 across 1 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 Peter Wright's auction record?
Peter Wright's auction record is $1,730, set in 2021.
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