Peter Moran Auction Prices and Value Guide

Peter Moran auction prices are tracked in Appraisily's artist market index, with source-directory coverage of 234 records. Use this page to review sold-lot activity, market context, and valuation factors before requesting a formal appraisal.

Peter Moran auction prices: quick answer

Peter Moran auction prices depend on medium, size, date, condition, provenance, edition details, attribution confidence, and recent comparable auction sales.

Artist
Peter Moran
Source records
234
Market update
2026-02-06

Artist context

About Peter Moran

Peter Moran (1841–1914) was a British-born American painter and etcher recognized as a significant printmaker during the American etching revival of the 1880s. Born in Bolton, Lancashire, England, he emigrated to the United States and settled in Philadelphia, where he spent most of his career. Moran belonged to the distinguished Moran family of artists: his brothers Thomas and Edward were celebrated painters, and his brother John was a notable Philadelphia photographer. Peter Moran's work centers on landscape and animal subjects, and he is best known for his etchings, which contributed to the renewed interest in printmaking as a fine-art medium in late-nineteenth-century America. His prints are held in institutional collections and continue to appear at auction.

American Etching RevivalEtchingPainting (oil)PrintmakingLandscapeAnimal representation

Common works and media

Collectors and appraisers are most likely to encounter Peter Moran's etchings and prints of rural landscapes and animal scenes. These works on paper vary in size and may include cattle, horses, pastoral settings, and wooded landscapes. Oil paintings of similar subjects also exist but appear less frequently in the market. Attribution should be verified carefully due to the number of artists in the Moran family working in related genres.

Market and appraisal context

Peter Moran's works most frequently encountered at auction are etchings and prints depicting landscape and animal subjects. Paintings by Moran are less commonly seen. When assessing value, appraisers consider the medium (etching versus painting), subject matter, plate size, edition information, paper condition, provenance, and whether the work can be firmly attributed to Peter Moran rather than another member of the Moran family. Comparable public auction records for American etchings of the period provide useful benchmarks. No specific price-range data was available in the sources consulted.

Auction categories and appraisal factors

Common auction categories

  • American Art
  • Prints and Etchings

Value drivers

  1. Medium: etchings and prints are more commonly encountered than paintings
  2. Subject matter: animal and landscape subjects are characteristic
  3. Provenance and condition are especially important for works on paper such as etchings
  4. Association with the prominent Moran family of American artists may affect collector interest

Appraisal caveats

  • No major-auction-house provenance or realized-price records were available in the source pack; market guidance is based on artist identity and known mediums only.
  • Works should be authenticated carefully, as the Moran family produced multiple artists with overlapping subjects and styles.

Evidence

Sources for artist context

This source-grounded artist context passed Appraisily's promotion threshold: high confidence, strong sources.

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Data basis

This page is built from Appraisily's public auction market index. Private transactions, incomplete sale feeds, and attribution changes may not be fully represented.

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Artist value FAQ

How much is Peter Moran worth?

Comparable public auction sales are the best starting point, but final value depends on the specific artwork, condition, size, medium, provenance, and attribution confidence.

Can Appraisily value my Peter Moran artwork?

Yes. Appraisily can review photos, dimensions, signatures, condition, provenance, and comparable market data to prepare a current valuation.