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# Roger Tory Peterson (1908–1996)

## What is Roger Tory Peterson’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 39 auction results for Roger Tory Peterson at 12 houses since 1996. Over the last 24 months the median price was $511 including buyer’s premium (middle half $387–$600, n=6). The auction record is $11,750 for Glossy and White-faced Glossy Ibis (2007, Skinner (Bonhams Skinner)). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

**Top auction records: paintings, drawings & sculpture**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Glossy and White-faced Glossy Ibis | Oil on canvas | $11,750 | Skinner (Bonhams Skinner) | May 2007 |
| 2 | Birds of Prey: Studies of Hawks and Falcons | Studies | $9,694 | Skinner (Bonhams Skinner) | May 2002 |
| 3 | Songbirds, 1908 | Watercolor on paper | $8,505 | Neal Auction Company | Sep 2013 |
| 4 | Cuckoo Amidst Magnolia | Watercolor, gouache, and pencil on artist board | $5,036 | Skinner (Bonhams Skinner) | Aug 2012 |
| 5 | Roseate Spoonbills, 1908 | Watercolor and gouache on paper mounted to board | $3,660 | Neal Auction Company | Jan 2019 |
| 6 | Three Sand-Hill Cranes Do Courtship Dance... | Gouache and graphite (en grisaille with red highlights) on cream paper/board | $3,335 | Skinner (Bonhams Skinner) | Mar 1998 |
| 7 | Flicker Courtship... | Watercolor and graphite on paper | $3,105 | Skinner (Bonhams Skinner) | Mar 1996 |
| 8 | Black-Crowned Night Herons | Gouache and graphite (en grisaille with red highlights) on cream paper/board | $2,875 | Skinner (Bonhams Skinner) | Mar 1998 |
| 9 | Flicker courtship | Graphite paper on board | $2,700 | Skinner (Bonhams Skinner) | Mar 1996 |
| 10 | Warblers in oak tree | W/C gouache paperboard | $2,000 | Skinner (Bonhams Skinner) | May 1996 |


**Median price by medium (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Works on paper | 13 | $2,000 |

**Median price by size (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 6 | $2,648 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 13 | $1,955 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 39 results from 12 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Roger Tory Peterson is an American artist with 35 auction lots recorded since 1996, median price $1,859. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by Roger Tory Peterson sold in 2020 for a hammer price of $6,000 (buyer's premium not included), according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Roger Tory Peterson work worth?

Across 33 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Roger Tory Peterson work is $1,859.

The median Roger Tory Peterson work on paper sells for $2,700 across 21 lots.

The median Roger Tory Peterson print sells for $242 across 7 lots.

The median Roger Tory Peterson painting sells for $1,280 across 5 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 | 7 | $242 | $1,763 | — | 2025-08-07 |
| Paintings | 5 | $1,280† | $11,750 | — | 2024-10-10 |
| Works on Paper | 22 | $2,700† | $8,505 | 95.5% | 2025-12-09 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

Roger Tory Peterson's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (7 lots) median $242. Paintings (5 lots) median $1,280, record $11,750. A typical Roger Tory Peterson painting sells for around 5.3× the price of a typical print.

## Price by size

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 18 | $431–$3,579† | $2,350† | $6,000† |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2007 | $11,750 |
| Works on Paper | 2013 | $8,505 |
| Works on Paper | 2020 | $6,500† |
| Paintings | 2012 | $5,036 |
| Prints & Editions | 2002 | $1,763 |
| Prints & Editions | 2025 | $422 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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 Roger Tory Peterson worth?

Across 33 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Roger Tory Peterson work is $1,859. The median Roger Tory Peterson work on paper sells for $2,700 across 21 lots. The median Roger Tory Peterson print sells for $242 across 7 lots. The median Roger Tory Peterson painting sells for $1,280 across 5 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 the average price of a Roger Tory Peterson work on paper?

Based on 21 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Roger Tory Peterson work on paper is $2,700. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Roger Tory Peterson's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Roger Tory Peterson work on paper is $8,505.

### What is the average price of a small Roger Tory Peterson work on paper?

Based on 18 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Roger Tory Peterson work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $2,350, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Roger Tory Peterson's auction record?

Roger Tory Peterson's auction record is $11,750, set in 2007.

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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, “Roger Tory Peterson auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/roger-tory-peterson-2 (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.