> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/piper · updated 2026-11-03

# Piper (1903–1992)

Piper is a British artist with 25 auction lots recorded since 2008, median price $623. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Piper is recorded as sold in 2025 for $5,438; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Piper work worth?

Across 20 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Piper work is $623.

The median Piper print sells for $599 across 17 lots.

The median Piper work on paper sells for $1,032 across 2 lots.

The median Piper painting sells for $35 across 2 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 | 21 | $599‡ | $5,438‡ | 81% | 2026-03-11 |
| Paintings | 2 | $35‡ | $48‡ | — | 2026-05-09 |
| Works on Paper | 2 | $1,032‡ | $1,036‡ | — | 2023-07-20 |
| Photography | 1 | — | — | 0% | — |

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

Piper's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (21 lots) median $599 with 81% sell-through. Paintings (2 lots) median $35, record $48. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 12 | $462–$1,402‡ | $620‡ | $2,951‡ |

‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 2025 | $5,438‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2024 | $2,951‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2022 | $1,036‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2023 | $1,028‡ |
| Paintings | 2008 | $48‡ |
| Paintings | 2026 | $22‡ |

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

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 Piper worth?

Across 20 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Piper work is $623. The median Piper print sells for $599 across 17 lots. The median Piper work on paper sells for $1,032 across 2 lots. The median Piper painting sells for $35 across 2 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is the average price of a Piper print?

Based on 17 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Piper print is $599. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Piper's most expensive print?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Piper print is $5,438. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

### What is the average price of a medium Piper print?

Based on 12 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Piper print (medium (50–120 cm)) is $620, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Piper's auction record?

Piper's auction record is $5,438, set in 2025. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

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Data last updated 2026-11-03. OpeningBid tracks 15,596,131 auction lots from 579 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Piper auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/piper (updated 2026-11-03).

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.