Sebastian Pether (1790–1844)
What is Sebastian Pether’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 68 auction results for Sebastian Pether at 23 houses since 1996. Over the last 24 months the median price was $1,059 including buyer’s premium (middle half $822–$1,501, n=7). The auction record is $16,618 for A moonlit view of Windsor Castle, with a traveller and horses in the foreground (2026, Cheffins Fine Art). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 27 | $1,046 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 18 | $1,324 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 8 | $790 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 68 results from 23 houses · How we compute these figures
Sebastian Pether is a British (modern) artist with 69 auction lots recorded since 1996, median price $825. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by Sebastian Pether sold in 2026 for $16,618, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 41 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Sebastian Pether work is $825.
The median Sebastian Pether painting sells for $757 across 63 lots.
The median Sebastian Pether work on paper sells for $62 across 1 lots.
Medium (50–120 cm) Sebastian Pether paintings typically sell for $356–$1,604 (the middle half of 37 sold 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 | 92 | $757†‡ | $19,000† | 68.5% | 2026-09-16 |
| Works on Paper | 1 | $62‡ | $62‡ | — | 2002-07-24 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 4 | $14,814† | $19,000† | — | 2026-09-16 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ 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) | 19 | $518–$1,032†‡ | $757†‡ | $19,000† |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 37 | $356–$1,604†‡ | $773†‡ | $16,618 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 1996 | $19,000† |
| Paintings | 2026 | $16,618 |
| Works on Paper | 2002 | $62‡ |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Sebastian Pether worth?
Across 41 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Sebastian Pether work is $825. The median Sebastian Pether painting sells for $757 across 63 lots. The median Sebastian Pether work on paper sells for $62 across 1 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Sebastian Pether paintings typically sell for $356–$1,604 (the middle half of 37 sold 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 Sebastian Pether painting?
Based on 63 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Sebastian Pether painting is $757. 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 Sebastian Pether's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Sebastian Pether painting is $19,000. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $19,000 (buyer's premium not included).
What is the average price of a medium Sebastian Pether painting?
Based on 37 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Sebastian Pether painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $773, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. 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 small Sebastian Pether painting?
Based on 19 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Sebastian Pether painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $757, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. 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 Sebastian Pether's auction record?
Sebastian Pether's auction record is $19,000, set in 1996. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $19,000 (buyer's premium not included).
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