> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/ben-johnson · updated 2026-11-02

# Ben Johnson (1946–1967)

Ben Johnson is a British (modern) artist with 35 auction lots recorded since 2005, median price $619. 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 Ben Johnson sold in 2026 for $1,376, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

**2 Ben Johnson works are coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-02).

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## What is a Ben Johnson work worth?

Across 24 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Ben Johnson work is $619.

The median Ben Johnson painting sells for $1,377 across 11 lots.

The median Ben Johnson print sells for $98 across 11 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 | 15 | $98†‡ | $1,326 | 73.3% | 2025-11-26 |
| Paintings | 15 | $1,377‡ | $6,316 | 73.3% | 2026-06-18 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

Ben Johnson's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (15 lots) median $98 with 73.3% sell-through. Paintings (15 lots) median $1,377, record $6,316. A typical Ben Johnson painting sells for around 14× the price of a typical print.

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 11 | $75–$475†‡ | $98†‡ | $1,326 |

† 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) | 5 | $1,500–$5,000‡ | $4,755‡ | $6,316 |

‡ 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 | 2024 | $6,316 |
| Paintings | 2025 | $5,042 |
| Prints & Editions | 2022 | $1,326 |
| Prints & Editions | 2021 | $635 |

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 Ben Johnson worth?

Across 24 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Ben Johnson work is $619. The median Ben Johnson painting sells for $1,377 across 11 lots. The median Ben Johnson print sells for $98 across 11 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 Ben Johnson painting?

Based on 11 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Ben Johnson painting is $1,377. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Ben Johnson's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Ben Johnson painting is $6,316.

### What is the average price of a Ben Johnson print?

Based on 11 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Ben Johnson print is $98. 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 Ben Johnson's most expensive print?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Ben Johnson print is $1,326.

### What is the average price of a medium Ben Johnson print?

Based on 11 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Ben Johnson print (medium (50–120 cm)) is $98, 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 Ben Johnson's auction record?

Ben Johnson's auction record is $21,955, set in 2007.

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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, “Ben Johnson auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/ben-johnson (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.