Augustus Edwin John (1878–1961)
Augustus Edwin John is a British artist with 95 auction lots recorded since 1989, median price $1,536. 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 Augustus Edwin John is recorded as sold in 2026 for $46,275; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Augustus Edwin John on OpeningBid →What is a Augustus Edwin John work worth?
Across 65 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Augustus Edwin John work is $1,536.
The median Augustus Edwin John work on paper sells for $1,780 across 38 lots.
The median Augustus Edwin John print sells for $756 across 23 lots.
The median Augustus Edwin John painting sells for $37,500 across 9 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) Augustus Edwin John work on papers typically sell for $911–$4,970 (the middle half of 35 sold lots).
Small (under 50 cm) Augustus Edwin John prints typically sell for $483–$1,292 (the middle half of 22 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 | 24 | $756‡ | $5,563 | 95.8% | 2026-06-02 |
| Paintings | 13 | $37,500†‡ | $100,932 | 69.2% | 2026-06-02 |
| Works on Paper | 58 | $1,780†‡ | $17,126 | 65.5% | 2026-04-29 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 4 | $61,225‡ | $100,932 | — | 2026-06-02 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Augustus Edwin John's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (24 lots) median $756 with 95.8% sell-through. Paintings (13 lots) median $37,500, record $100,932. A typical Augustus Edwin John painting sells for around 50× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 4 lots) the median is $61,225.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 22 | $483–$1,292‡ | $739‡ | $5,563 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 6 | $13,757–$44,081†‡ | $28,882†‡ | $76,175‡ |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 35 | $911–$4,970†‡ | $1,756†‡ | $17,126 |
† 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 | 2021 | $100,932 |
| Paintings | 2021 | $76,175‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2008 | $17,126 |
| Works on Paper | 2008 | $13,456 |
| Prints & Editions | 2022 | $5,563 |
| Prints & Editions | 2009 | $3,360 |
‡ 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 Augustus Edwin John worth?
Across 65 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Augustus Edwin John work is $1,536. The median Augustus Edwin John work on paper sells for $1,780 across 38 lots. The median Augustus Edwin John print sells for $756 across 23 lots. The median Augustus Edwin John painting sells for $37,500 across 9 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Augustus Edwin John work on papers typically sell for $911–$4,970 (the middle half of 35 sold lots). Small (under 50 cm) Augustus Edwin John prints typically sell for $483–$1,292 (the middle half of 22 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 Augustus Edwin John work on paper?
Based on 38 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Augustus Edwin John work on paper is $1,780. 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 Augustus Edwin John's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Augustus Edwin John work on paper is $17,126.
What is the average price of a Augustus Edwin John print?
Based on 23 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Augustus Edwin John print is $756. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Augustus Edwin John's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Augustus Edwin John print is $5,563.
What is the average price of a Augustus Edwin John painting?
Based on 9 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Augustus Edwin John painting is $37,500. 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 Augustus Edwin John's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Augustus Edwin John painting is $100,932.
What is the average price of a small Augustus Edwin John work on paper?
Based on 35 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Augustus Edwin John work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $1,756, 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 Augustus Edwin John print?
Based on 22 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Augustus Edwin John print (small (under 50 cm)) is $739, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Augustus Edwin John's auction record?
Augustus Edwin John's auction record is $100,932, set in 2021.
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