Alfred Cheney Johnston (1885–1971)
Alfred Cheney Johnston is an American artist with 167 auction lots recorded since 1991, median price $1,590. 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 Alfred Cheney Johnston sold in 2026 for $5,080, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 70 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Alfred Cheney Johnston work is $1,590.
The median Alfred Cheney Johnston photograph sells for $1,960 across 66 lots.
The median Alfred Cheney Johnston print sells for $1,500 across 1 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) Alfred Cheney Johnston photographs typically sell for $878–$3,120 (the middle half of 59 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 1 | $1,500 | $1,500 | — | 2013-10-17 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 1 | — | — | 0% | — |
| Photography | 96 | $1,960†‡ | $7,800 | 68.8% | 2026-03-04 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 5 | $4,800 | $7,800 | — | 2026-03-04 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Price by size
Photography
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 59 | $878–$3,120†‡ | $2,125†‡ | $7,800 |
† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Photography | 2010 | $7,800 |
| Photography | 2026 | $5,080 |
| Prints & Editions | 2013 | $1,500 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Alfred Cheney Johnston worth?
Across 70 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Alfred Cheney Johnston work is $1,590. The median Alfred Cheney Johnston photograph sells for $1,960 across 66 lots. The median Alfred Cheney Johnston print sells for $1,500 across 1 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Alfred Cheney Johnston photographs typically sell for $878–$3,120 (the middle half of 59 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 Alfred Cheney Johnston photograph?
Based on 66 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Alfred Cheney Johnston photograph is $1,960. 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 Alfred Cheney Johnston's most expensive photograph?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Alfred Cheney Johnston photograph is $7,800.
What is the average price of a small Alfred Cheney Johnston photograph?
Based on 59 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Alfred Cheney Johnston photograph (small (under 50 cm)) is $2,125, 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 Alfred Cheney Johnston's auction record?
Alfred Cheney Johnston's auction record is $7,800, set in 2010.
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