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

# John Biggers (1924–2001)

John Biggers is an American artist with 54 auction lots recorded since 1999, median price $1,560. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by John Biggers sold in 2026 for a hammer price of $1,800 (buyer's premium not included), according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a John Biggers work worth?

Across 37 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a John Biggers work is $1,560.

The median John Biggers print sells for $1,500 across 31 lots.

The median John Biggers work on paper sells for $19,420 across 2 lots.

Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 32 | $1,500† | $6,500† | 96.9% | 2026-06-25 |
| Works on Paper | 3 | $19,420† | $35,000† | 66.7% | 2023-05-20 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 11 | $950–$1,400† | $1,000† | $2,200† |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 19 | $1,400–$3,000† | $1,800† | $6,500† |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2023 | $35,000† |
| Prints & Editions | 2024 | $6,500† |
| Prints & Editions | 2024 | $5,000† |
| Works on Paper | 2011 | $3,840 |

† 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 John Biggers worth?

Across 37 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a John Biggers work is $1,560. The median John Biggers print sells for $1,500 across 31 lots. The median John Biggers work on paper sells for $19,420 across 2 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

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

Based on 31 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a John Biggers print is $1,500. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is John Biggers's most expensive print?

The highest price recorded at auction for a John Biggers print is $6,500. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $6,500 (buyer's premium not included).

### What is the average price of a medium John Biggers print?

Based on 19 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium John Biggers print (medium (50–120 cm)) is $1,800, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is the average price of a small John Biggers print?

Based on 11 sold lots, the median auction price of a small John Biggers print (small (under 50 cm)) is $1,000, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is John Biggers's auction record?

John Biggers's auction record is $35,000, set in 2023. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $35,000 (buyer's premium not included).

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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, “John Biggers auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/biggers-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.