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Peter Upward

Australian · 1932–1983 · Painter

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6auction results2018–2025years recorded83%sold (5)$8.8kSign up free to seemedian price

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  1. Peter Upward, Crown Street Indigo 1960, 1960, oil and synthetic polymer paint on boardCrown Street Indigo 1960Smith & Singer · A$329,400≈ $246,595≈ £182,934≈ €209,263Sign up to see
  2. Peter Upward, (Untitled) 1960, 1960, synthetic polymer paint on board(Untitled) 1960Menzies · A$20,864≈ $13,435≈ £9,969≈ €11,531Sign up to see
  3. Peter Upward, Abstract, 1959, mixed media on cardAbstractLeonard Joel · A$13,000≈ $8,815≈ £6,857≈ €7,999Sign up to see

Peter Upward’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 6 auction results for Peter Upward between 2018 and 2025, of which 5 sold (83%). Recorded sale prices range from $1.5kSign up free to see to $247kSign up free to see. The highest price recorded is $247kSign up free to see for Crown Street Indigo 1960 at Smith & Singer in May 2018. The most common medium is oil paintings (2 lots). Most results come from Smith & Singer (2), Leonard Joel (2) and Menzies (1).

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  1. Peter Upward, (Untitled) 1960, 1960, synthetic polymer paint on board
    (Untitled) 1960, 1960
    Acrylic · Board
    61.0 x 45.5 cm; 64.5 x 49.5 cm (framed)
    Menzies · · Lot 107
    A$20,864≈ $13,435≈ £9,969≈ €11,531Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$15,000–25,000View at Menzies ↗
  2. Peter Upward, Abstract, 1959, oil on board
    Abstract, 1959
    Oil · Board
    29.5 x 19.5cm
    Leonard Joel · · Lot 21
    A$13,000≈ $8,682≈ £7,092≈ €8,056Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$8,000–12,000View at Leonard Joel ↗
  3. Peter Upward, Buck Rogers and Flash Gordon, 1974, S/Print 2/20
    Buck Rogers and Flash Gordon, 1974
    Print (other) · ed. 2/20
    94x62cm (sight)
    Davidson Auctions · · Lot 13
    A$2,000≈ $1,500≈ £1,091≈ €1,292HammerSign up free to seeEst. A$300–500View at Davidson Auctions ↗
  4. Peter Upward, Abstract, 1959, mixed media on card
    Abstract, 1959
    Mixed media · Board
    37.5 x 55cm
    Leonard Joel · · Lot 40
    A$13,000≈ $8,815≈ £6,857≈ €7,999Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$5,000–7,000View at Leonard Joel ↗
  5. Peter Upward, Crown Street Indigo 1960, 1960, oil and synthetic polymer paint on board
    Crown Street Indigo 1960, 1960
    Oil · Board
    173 x 134 cm
    Smith & Singer · · Lot 101
    A$329,400≈ $246,595≈ £182,934≈ €209,263Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$50,000–70,000View at Smith & Singer ↗
  6. Peter Upward, Untitled 1961, 1961, synthetic polymer paint on board
    Untitled 1961, 1961
    Acrylic · Board
    98.5 x 101.5 cm
    Smith & Singer · · Lot 61
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. A$40,000–60,000View at Smith & Singer ↗

Peter Upward paintings (5)

Peter Upward: quick facts

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

$246,595Sign up free to see, for Crown Street Indigo 1960 at Smith & Singer (May 2018) — the highest price in ArtSell’s records.

What is a typical auction price for Peter Upward?

The median sale price is $8.8kSign up free to see across 5 priced sales. Prices vary by medium, size and date — see the price chart & statistics.

How many works by Peter Upward have sold at auction?

5 of 6 recorded lots sold between 2018 and 2025.

Which auction houses sell Peter Upward?

Smith & Singer, Leonard Joel and Menzies account for the most recorded results. Smith & Singer · Leonard Joel · Menzies

Related artists — Australian, born 1907–1957