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# Augustus John (1878–1961)

Augustus John is a British artist with 174 auction lots recorded since 1988, median price $1,008. 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 $12,059; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Augustus John work worth?

Across 130 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Augustus John work is $1,008.

The median Augustus John work on paper sells for $1,672 across 72 lots.

The median Augustus John print sells for $500 across 38 lots.

The median Augustus John painting sells for $12,845 across 14 lots.

Small (under 50 cm) Augustus John work on papers typically sell for $918–$5,419 (the middle half of 58 sold lots).

Small (under 50 cm) Augustus John prints typically sell for $309–$1,138 (the middle half of 31 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 | 43 | $500†‡ | $2,646† | 88.4% | 2026-05-12 |
| Paintings | 18 | $12,845†‡ | $113,841 | 77.8% | 2021-11-30 |
| Works on Paper | 94 | $1,672†‡ | $49,129 | 76.6% | 2025-06-01 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 1 | $165‡ | $165‡ | — | 2006-06-27 |
| Photography | 3 | $214†‡ | $400† | — | 2025-02-27 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 7 | $49,074† | $113,841 | — | 2020-09-09 |

† 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 (43 lots) median $500 with 88.4% sell-through. Paintings (18 lots) median $12,845, record $113,841. A typical Augustus John painting sells for around 26× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 7 lots) the median is $49,074.

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 31 | $309–$1,138†‡ | $503†‡ | $2,646† |

† 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 10 | $1,484–$20,506†‡ | $12,845†‡ | $113,841 |

† 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) | 58 | $918–$5,419†‡ | $2,184†‡ | $49,129 |

† 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 | 2020 | $113,841 |
| Paintings | 2012 | $54,323 |
| Works on Paper | 2013 | $49,129 |
| Works on Paper | 2015 | $49,074 |
| Prints & Editions | 2021 | $2,646† |
| Prints & Editions | 2020 | $1,925† |
| Photography | 2018 | $400† |
| Photography | 2025 | $214† |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

The highest recorded result in each medium. The full sale history is in the OpeningBid app (free sign-up).

## Frequently asked questions

### What is a Augustus John worth?

Across 130 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Augustus John work is $1,008. The median Augustus John work on paper sells for $1,672 across 72 lots. The median Augustus John print sells for $500 across 38 lots. The median Augustus John painting sells for $12,845 across 14 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Augustus John work on papers typically sell for $918–$5,419 (the middle half of 58 sold lots). Small (under 50 cm) Augustus John prints typically sell for $309–$1,138 (the middle half of 31 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 72 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Augustus John work on paper is $1,672. 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 $49,129.

### What is the average price of a Augustus John print?

Based on 38 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Augustus John print is $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 John's most expensive print?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Augustus John print is $2,646. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $2,646 (buyer's premium not included).

### What is the average price of a Augustus John painting?

Based on 14 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Augustus John painting is $12,845. 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 $113,841.

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

Based on 58 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Augustus John work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $2,184, 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 31 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Augustus John print (small (under 50 cm)) is $503, 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 $113,841, set in 2020.

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Data last updated 2026-11-02. OpeningBid tracks 15,390,829 auction lots from 577 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Augustus John auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/augustus-john (updated 2026-11-02).

Historical auction data, not investment advice. Prices are premium-inclusive USD where the buyer's premium is recorded. Figures marked † are hammer prices (buyer's premium not included); ‡ marks a price whose basis is not yet verified. Non-USD results are converted at the sale month's rate.