Peter James Smith

b. 1954

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23auction results2007–2026years recorded61%sold (14)$3.7kSign up free to seemedian price

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Record prices

  1. Peter James Smith, On Measuring the Ocean, oil on canvasOn Measuring the OceanArt+Object · NZ$13,814≈ $9,688≈ £7,261≈ €8,281Sign up to see
  2. Peter James Smith, The Wreck of the Schomberg, Peterborough, Victoria 1855; Ship Creek, Haast, New Zealand 1866, 1996, acrylic, oil, and pencil on paper on boardThe Wreck of the Schomberg, Peterborough, Victoria 1855; Ship Creek, Haast, New Zealand 1866Leonard Joel · A$12,000≈ $8,731≈ £6,423≈ €7,696Sign up to see
  3. Peter James Smith, The Speed of Light, mixed media on canvasThe Speed of LightArt+Object · NZ$6,843≈ $5,158≈ £2,499≈ €3,478Sign up to see

Peter James Smith’s highest prices recorded at auction, ranked in US dollars at each sale-date exchange rate and shown in the currency of the sale (with the buyer’s premium where the house publishes it).

ArtSell has recorded 23 auction results for Peter James Smith between 2007 and 2026, of which 14 sold (61%). Recorded sale prices range from $413Sign up free to see to $9.7kSign up free to see. The highest price recorded is $9.7kSign up free to see for On Measuring the Ocean at Art+Object in May 2018. The most common medium is oil paintings (12 lots). Most results come from Art+Object (21) and Leonard Joel (2).

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  1. Peter James Smith, The Building of Hardies Bridge, 100% NZ wool rug in 16 custom colours
    The Building of Hardies Bridge
    100% NZ wool rug in 16 custom colours
    2310 x 1780mm
    Art+Object · · Lot 107
    NZ$3,960≈ $2,473≈ £2,020≈ €2,307Price realizedSign up free to seeView at Art+Object ↗
  2. Peter James Smith, Orbits of the Comets
    Orbits of the Comets
    Art+Object · · Lot 326
    NZ$724≈ $413≈ £365≈ €420Price realizedSign up free to seeView at Art+Object ↗
  3. Peter James Smith, Rain at Hanging Rock, 2019, oil on linen
    Rain at Hanging Rock, 2019
    Oil · Linen
    61 x 91cm
    Leonard Joel · · Lot 96
    A$5,500≈ $3,859≈ £3,115≈ €3,655Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$3,000–5,000View at Leonard Joel ↗
  4. Peter James Smith, The Wreck of the Schomberg, Peterborough, Victoria 1855; Ship Creek, Haast, New Zealand 1866, 1996, acrylic, oil, and pencil on paper on board
    The Wreck of the Schomberg, Peterborough, Victoria 1855; Ship Creek, Haast, New Zealand 1866, 1996
    Acrylic · Board
    92 x 368cm (overall)
    Leonard Joel · · Lot 96
    A$12,000≈ $8,731≈ £6,423≈ €7,696Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$6,000–8,000View at Leonard Joel ↗
  5. Peter James Smith, On Measuring the Ocean, oil on canvas
    On Measuring the Ocean
    Oil · Canvas
    1220 x 1810mm
    Art+Object · · Lot 120
    NZ$13,814≈ $9,688≈ £7,261≈ €8,281Price realizedSign up free to seeView at Art+Object ↗
  6. Peter James Smith, Kolmogorov’s Tag, synthetic polymer paint, oil and aluminium on board
    Kolmogorov’s Tag
    Oil · Board
    1220 x 600mm
    Art+Object · · Lot 128
    NZ$4,324≈ $3,033≈ £2,273≈ €2,592Price realizedSign up free to seeView at Art+Object ↗
  7. Peter James Smith, Albatross VI, oil, enamel & chrome crucifix on oak panel
    Albatross VI
    Oil · Panel
    480 x 360mm
    Art+Object · · Lot 15
    NZ$3,723≈ $2,611≈ £1,957≈ €2,232Price realizedSign up free to seeView at Art+Object ↗
  8. Peter James Smith, Random Numbers No.7, charcoal and acrylic on canvas
    Random Numbers No.7
    Acrylic · Canvas
    190 x 125mm
    Art+Object · · Lot 39
    NZ$1,922≈ $1,348≈ £1,010≈ €1,152Price realizedSign up free to seeView at Art+Object ↗
  9. Peter James Smith, Julius von Haast at the top of Otira Gorge, oil on canvas
    Julius von Haast at the top of Otira Gorge
    Oil · Canvas
    255 x 1220mm
    Art+Object · · Lot 58
    NZ$3,603≈ $2,527≈ £1,894≈ €2,160Price realizedSign up free to seeView at Art+Object ↗
  10. Peter James Smith, Songs of the Rifleman, enamel and oilstick on 9 found metal containers
    Songs of the Rifleman
    Oil
    Art+Object · · Lot 73
    NZ$5,045≈ $3,538≈ £2,652≈ €3,024Price realizedSign up free to seeView at Art+Object ↗

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Peter James Smith: quick facts

What is the highest price paid for a work by Peter James Smith at auction?

$9,688Sign up free to see, for On Measuring the Ocean at Art+Object (May 2018) — the highest price in ArtSell’s records.

What is a typical auction price for Peter James Smith?

The median sale price is $3.7kSign up free to see across 14 priced sales. Prices vary by medium, size and date — see the price chart & statistics.

How many works by Peter James Smith have sold at auction?

14 of 23 recorded lots sold between 2007 and 2026.

Which auction houses sell Peter James Smith?

Art+Object and Leonard Joel account for the most recorded results. Art+Object · Leonard Joel

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