> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/porter · updated 2026-11-01

# Porter

Porter is a New Zealander artist with 12 auction lots recorded since 1996, median price $1,092. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Porter sold in 2026 for $6,604, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Porter work worth?

Across 11 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Porter work is $1,092.

The median Porter photograph sells for $5,334 across 5 lots.

The median Porter painting sells for $264 across 5 lots.

The median Porter work on paper sells for $378 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 5 | $264†‡ | $1,457‡ | — | 2024-12-12 |
| Works on Paper | 2 | $378‡ | $605‡ | — | 2022-11-17 |
| Photography | 5 | $5,334 | $6,604 | — | 2026-02-12 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Photography | 2025 | $6,604 |
| Photography | 2026 | $6,604 |
| Paintings | 2022 | $1,457‡ |
| Paintings | 2024 | $687 |
| Works on Paper | 2002 | $605‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2022 | $150‡ |

‡ 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 Porter worth?

Across 11 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Porter work is $1,092. The median Porter photograph sells for $5,334 across 5 lots. The median Porter painting sells for $264 across 5 lots. The median Porter work on paper sells for $378 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 Porter's auction record?

Porter's auction record is $6,604, set in 2025.

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Data last updated 2026-11-01. OpeningBid tracks 15,222,099 auction lots from 571 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Porter auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/porter (updated 2026-11-01).

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.