Augustus John (1878–1961)

Augustus John is a British (modern) artist with 393 auction lots recorded since 1998, median price $4,412.

Price breakdown by category

CategoryLots trackedMedian priceRecord priceSell-throughLast sale
Prints & Editions67$1,467$9,5642023-04-26
Paintings61$24,400$270,9062025-10-23
Works on Paper203$4,637$487,50085.7%2025-07-16
Masterpieces (top of market)18$124,343$487,5002024-11-19

Augustus John's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (67 lots) median $1,467. Paintings (61 lots) median $24,400, record $270,906. A typical Augustus John painting sells for around 17× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 18 lots) the median is $124,343.

Recent sales

TitleDateHousePrice
A Portrait of Lady Dorothy Ashley-Cooper2025-11-26Bonhams$2,521
Ida2025-10-23Christie's$56,024
A Cineraria in a Pot on a Table2025-07-16Bonhams$10,250
Study of a Girl2025-07-16Bonhams$3,246
A Canadian Soldier2025-06-26Sotheby's$6,961

Frequently asked questions

What is the average price of a Augustus John work on paper?

Based on 174 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Augustus John work on paper is $4,637.

What is Augustus John's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Augustus John work on paper is $487,500.

What is the average price of a Augustus John print?

Based on 67 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Augustus John print is $1,467.

What is Augustus John's most expensive print?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Augustus John print is $9,564.

What is the average price of a Augustus John painting?

Based on 61 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Augustus John painting is $24,400.

What is Augustus John's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Augustus John painting is $270,906.

What is Augustus John's auction record?

Augustus John's auction record is $487,500, set on 2021-03-01.