Augustus John (1878–1961)
What is Augustus John’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 324 auction results for Augustus John at 17 houses since 1998. Over the last 24 months the median price was $2,494 including buyer’s premium (middle half $1,045–$6,596, n=18). The auction record is $487,500 for Head of a Girl (Edie McNeill) (2021, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Head of a Girl (Edie McNeill), 1906 | Black chalk | $487,500 | Christie's | Mar 2021 |
| 2 | Dorelia in a hat, 1907 | Pencil | $313,809 | Christie's | Nov 2013 |
| 3 | Portrait of Dorelia, 1904 | Red chalk | $275,308 | Christie's | Jun 2007 |
| 4 | Portrait of Dorelia, circa 1903 | Black chalk | $230,379 | Christie's | Jun 2015 |
| 5 | Study of Dorelia standing, 1907 | Pencil | $155,110 | Christie's | Jun 2008 |
| 6 | By the Sea, 1878 | Panel | $133,670 | Christie's | Nov 2005 |
| 7 | Self Portrait, 1878 | Pencil | $131,632 | Bonhams | Nov 2015 |
| 8 | Ida with baby, 1902 | Charcoal | $124,531 | Christie's | Nov 2007 |
| 9 | Dorelia, 1878 | Charcoal | $124,155 | Bonhams | Nov 2016 |
| 10 | Dorelia standing, her left arm raised above her head, 1878 | Pencil | $115,183 | Christie's | Jun 2008 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 45 | $18,623 |
| Other | 99 | $4,895 |
| Works on paper | 73 | $2,896 |
| Prints | 61 | $1,431 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 39 | $8,133 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 233 | $3,265 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 324 results from 17 houses · How we compute these figures
Augustus John is a British (modern) artist with 384 auction lots recorded since 1998, median price $3,414. 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 John is recorded as sold in 2026 for $22,816; 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 John on OpeningBid →What is a Augustus John work worth?
Across 318 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Augustus John work is $3,414.
The median Augustus John work on paper sells for $2,987 across 183 lots.
The median Augustus John print sells for $1,428 across 68 lots.
The median Augustus John painting sells for $18,623 across 65 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) Augustus John work on papers typically sell for $1,447–$7,844 (the middle half of 163 sold lots).
Small (under 50 cm) Augustus John prints typically sell for $925–$3,013 (the middle half of 62 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 | 71 | $1,428†‡ | $9,564 | 95.8% | 2026-10-13 |
| Paintings | 68 | $18,623†‡ | $133,670 | 95.6% | 2026-07-07 |
| Works on Paper | 222 | $2,987†‡ | $487,500 | 82.4% | 2026-07-07 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 1 | $12,530 | $12,530 | — | 2019-03-19 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 16 | $124,343‡ | $487,500 | — | 2022-06-30 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Augustus John's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (71 lots) median $1,428 with 95.8% sell-through. Paintings (68 lots) median $18,623, record $133,670. A typical Augustus John painting sells for around 13× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 16 lots) the median is $124,343.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 62 | $925–$3,013†‡ | $1,449†‡ | $9,564 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 37 | $10,250–$39,316†‡ | $17,860†‡ | $133,670 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 25 | $8,874–$32,105‡ | $19,155‡ | $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) | 163 | $1,447–$7,844†‡ | $2,987†‡ | $487,500 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 14 | $1,649–$4,647†‡ | $2,488†‡ | $155,110 |
† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2021 | $487,500 |
| Works on Paper | 2013 | $313,809 |
| Paintings | 2005 | $133,670 |
| Paintings | 2006 | $90,489 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2019 | $12,530 |
| Prints & Editions | 2021 | $9,564 |
| Prints & Editions | 2011 | $9,500 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Augustus John worth?
Across 318 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Augustus John work is $3,414. The median Augustus John work on paper sells for $2,987 across 183 lots. The median Augustus John print sells for $1,428 across 68 lots. The median Augustus John painting sells for $18,623 across 65 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Augustus John work on papers typically sell for $1,447–$7,844 (the middle half of 163 sold lots). Small (under 50 cm) Augustus John prints typically sell for $925–$3,013 (the middle half of 62 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 John work on paper?
Based on 183 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Augustus John work on paper is $2,987. 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 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 68 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Augustus John print is $1,428. 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 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 65 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Augustus John painting is $18,623. 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 John's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Augustus John painting is $133,670.
What is the average price of a small Augustus John work on paper?
Based on 163 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Augustus John work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $2,987, 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 John print?
Based on 62 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Augustus John print (small (under 50 cm)) is $1,449, 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 Augustus John's auction record?
Augustus John's auction record is $487,500, set in 2021.
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