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# Petra Cortright (b. 1986)

Petra Cortright is an American artist with 93 auction lots recorded since 2003, median price $23,220.

A work by Petra Cortright sold in 2024 for $24,722, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

**1 Petra Cortright work is coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-02).

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## What is a Petra Cortright work worth?

Across 80 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Petra Cortright work is $23,220.

The median Petra Cortright sculpture sells for $26,596 across 41 lots.

The median Petra Cortright painting sells for $20,280 across 22 lots.

The median Petra Cortright print sells for $2,548 across 9 lots.

Large (over 120 cm) Petra Cortright sculptures typically sell for $19,375–$41,490 (the middle half of 39 sold lots).

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 10 | $2,548 | $20,000 | 90% | 2026-09-23 |
| Paintings | 26 | $20,280 | $50,400 | 84.6% | 2025-10-14 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 43 | $26,596 | $65,000 | 95.3% | 2025-05-14 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 4 | $60,625 | $65,843 | — | 2021-10-15 |

Petra Cortright's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (10 lots) median $2,548 with 90% sell-through. Paintings (26 lots) median $20,280, record $50,400. A typical Petra Cortright painting sells for around 8.0× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 4 lots) the median is $60,625.

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| large (over 120 cm) | 19 | $15,182–$29,202 | $20,160 | $50,400 |

### Sculpture & Installation

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| large (over 120 cm) | 39 | $19,375–$41,490 | $27,500 | $65,000 |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2018 | $65,000 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2016 | $56,250 |
| Paintings | 2022 | $50,400 |
| Paintings | 2022 | $40,722 |
| Prints & Editions | 2018 | $20,000 |
| Prints & Editions | 2017 | $18,750 |

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 Petra Cortright worth?

Across 80 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Petra Cortright work is $23,220. The median Petra Cortright sculpture sells for $26,596 across 41 lots. The median Petra Cortright painting sells for $20,280 across 22 lots. The median Petra Cortright print sells for $2,548 across 9 lots. Large (over 120 cm) Petra Cortright sculptures typically sell for $19,375–$41,490 (the middle half of 39 sold lots).

### What is the average price of a Petra Cortright sculpture?

Based on 41 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Petra Cortright sculpture is $26,596.

### What is Petra Cortright's most expensive sculpture?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Petra Cortright sculpture is $65,000.

### What is the average price of a Petra Cortright painting?

Based on 22 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Petra Cortright painting is $20,280.

### What is Petra Cortright's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Petra Cortright painting is $50,400.

### What is the average price of a large Petra Cortright sculpture?

Based on 39 sold lots, the median auction price of a large Petra Cortright sculpture (large (over 120 cm)) is $27,500, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

### What is the average price of a large Petra Cortright painting?

Based on 19 sold lots, the median auction price of a large Petra Cortright painting (large (over 120 cm)) is $20,160, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

### What is Petra Cortright's auction record?

Petra Cortright's auction record is $65,843, set in 2021.

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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, “Petra Cortright auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/petra-cortright (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.