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# Samuel John Peploe (1871–1935)

## What is Samuel John Peploe’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 102 auction results for Samuel John Peploe at 7 houses since 2009. Over the last 24 months the median price was $162,230 including buyer’s premium (middle half $31,885–$224,525, n=15). The auction record is $1,531,634 for Dish with apples, ginger jar, brown crock, bottle, and chair (2014, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dish with apples, ginger jar, brown crock, bottle, and chair, 1918 | Oil paint | $1,531,634 | Christie's | Jun 2014 |
| 2 | Still Life with Tulips, 1919 | Oil paint | $1,305,735 | Christie's | Jun 2018 |
| 3 | The Black Bottle, 1905 | Oil paint | $1,212,288 | Christie's | Jun 2016 |
| 4 | Flowers and Fruit, 1920 | Oil paint | $1,103,801 | Christie's | Oct 2021 |
| 5 | Still life with roses and fruit, 1871 | Oil paint | $1,038,509 | Christie's | Nov 2014 |
| 6 | ROSES AND FRUIT | Signed, oil on canvas [n1] | $969,628 | Lyon & Turnbull | Dec 2021 |
| 7 | Still Life, Apples and Pink Roses, 1871 | Oil on canvas | $889,231 | Christie's | Oct 2021 |
| 8 | Still Life with Tulips and Fan | (on canvas overlap) | $869,424 | Sotheby's | Jul 2020 |
| 9 | Red and pink roses, oranges and fan, 1925 | Oil on canvas | $780,938 | Christie's | Nov 2016 |
| 10 | Carnations and Ranunculus | Oil paint | $777,649 | Sotheby's | Mar 2021 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 81 | $197,712 |
| Other | 13 | $9,117 |
| Works on paper | 7 | $3,241 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 42 | $414,256 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 59 | $79,764 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 102 results from 7 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Samuel John Peploe is a British (modern) artist with 112 auction lots recorded since 2009, median price $159,168. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Samuel John Peploe sold in 2026 for $220,715, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Samuel John Peploe work worth?

Across 102 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Samuel John Peploe work is $159,168.

The median Samuel John Peploe painting sells for $198,086 across 88 lots.

The median Samuel John Peploe work on paper sells for $3,365 across 13 lots.

Small (under 50 cm) Samuel John Peploe paintings typically sell for $61,095–$197,712 (the middle half of 45 sold lots).

Medium (50–120 cm) Samuel John Peploe paintings typically sell for $208,353–$690,183 (the middle half of 43 sold 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 94 | $198,086‡ | $1.5M | 93.6% | 2026-09-08 |
| Works on Paper | 13 | $3,365 | $16,021 | — | 2025-10-08 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 64 | $296,661‡ | $1.5M | — | 2026-06-04 |

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

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 45 | $61,095–$197,712 | $128,168 | $618,820 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 43 | $208,353–$690,183 | $408,457 | $1.5M |

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 13 | $3,176–$4,610 | $3,365 | $16,021 |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2014 | $1.5M |
| Paintings | 2018 | $1.3M |
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $16,021 |
| Works on Paper | 2022 | $9,117 |

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 Samuel John Peploe worth?

Across 102 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Samuel John Peploe work is $159,168. The median Samuel John Peploe painting sells for $198,086 across 88 lots. The median Samuel John Peploe work on paper sells for $3,365 across 13 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Samuel John Peploe paintings typically sell for $61,095–$197,712 (the middle half of 45 sold lots). Medium (50–120 cm) Samuel John Peploe paintings typically sell for $208,353–$690,183 (the middle half of 43 sold lots). Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is the average price of a Samuel John Peploe painting?

Based on 88 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Samuel John Peploe painting is $198,086. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Samuel John Peploe's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Samuel John Peploe painting is $1,531,634.

### What is the average price of a Samuel John Peploe work on paper?

Based on 13 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Samuel John Peploe work on paper is $3,365.

### What is Samuel John Peploe's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Samuel John Peploe work on paper is $16,021.

### What is the average price of a small Samuel John Peploe painting?

Based on 45 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Samuel John Peploe painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $128,168, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

### What is the average price of a medium Samuel John Peploe painting?

Based on 43 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Samuel John Peploe painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $408,457, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

### What is Samuel John Peploe's auction record?

Samuel John Peploe's auction record is $1,531,634, set in 2014.

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Data last updated 2026-11-02. OpeningBid tracks 15,390,829 auction lots from 577 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

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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.