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

# Chris Johanson (b. 1968)

## What is Chris Johanson’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 56 auction results for Chris Johanson at 13 houses since 2012. Over the last 24 months the median price was $2,176 including buyer’s premium (middle half $1,265–$4,143, n=15). The auction record is $15,916 for Hey Ron (2019, Artcurial). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

**Top auction records: paintings, drawings & sculpture**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hey Ron, 2002 | Acrylique sur toile | $15,916 | Artcurial | Oct 2019 |
| 2 | Please make it the way it could be, 2007 | Acrylique sur bois | $15,896 | Artcurial | Feb 2017 |
| 3 | Untitled (Row of People), 2002 | Painting | $15,625 | Phillips | Feb 2017 |
| 4 | Magic Right Now, 2001 | Acrylic on wood | $8,960 | Rago Arts | Jul 2026 |
| 5 | Untitled, 2000 | Acrylic paint | $8,820 | Sotheby's | Dec 2020 |
| 6 | This Isn't Fair, 2002 | Acrylic paint | $7,620 | Rago Arts | Mar 2025 |
| 7 | Planets, 2002 | Acrylic on wood | $7,040 | Rago Arts | Jul 2026 |
| 8 | What made him strong what made him lazy what happened to him, 2010 | Unique acrylic drawing in colors, on wove paper | $6,096 | Phillips | Oct 2024 |
| 9 | Chud, 2000 | Acrylique sur bois | $5,843 | Artcurial | Oct 2019 |
| 10 | Road Maggot, 2000 | Acrylique sur bois | $5,788 | Artcurial | Oct 2019 |


**Median price by medium (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 28 | $3,504 |
| Other | 7 | $2,875 |
| Works on paper | 11 | $1,625 |
| Prints | 6 | $219 |

**Median price by size (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 7 | $8,820 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 27 | $2,816 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 17 | $1,625 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 56 results from 13 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Chris Johanson is an American artist with 67 auction lots recorded since 2010, median price $2,799. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by Chris Johanson sold in 2026 for $8,960, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Chris Johanson work worth?

Across 56 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Chris Johanson work is $2,799.

The median Chris Johanson painting sells for $3,192 across 33 lots.

The median Chris Johanson work on paper sells for $1,578 across 10 lots.

The median Chris Johanson print sells for $126 across 7 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 | 9 | $126 | $1,318 | 77.8% | 2026-10-06 |
| Paintings | 35 | $3,192† | $15,916 | 94.3% | 2026-07-29 |
| Works on Paper | 13 | $1,578 | $6,096 | 76.9% | 2025-07-31 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 1 | $3,840 | $3,840 | — | 2026-07-16 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $15,896 | $15,916 | — | 2019-10-22 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

Chris Johanson's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (9 lots) median $126 with 77.8% sell-through. Paintings (35 lots) median $3,192, record $15,916. A typical Chris Johanson painting sells for around 25× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 3 lots) the median is $15,896.

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 7 | $2,030–$3,236† | $2,875† | $5,843 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 19 | $1,912–$4,375 | $3,000 | $5,788 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 6 | $7,185–$13,959 | $8,290 | $15,916 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 7 | $1,200–$2,000 | $1,307 | $3,949 |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2019 | $15,916 |
| Paintings | 2017 | $15,896 |
| Works on Paper | 2024 | $6,096 |
| Works on Paper | 2020 | $3,949 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2026 | $3,840 |
| Prints & Editions | 2026 | $1,318 |
| Prints & Editions | 2025 | $445 |

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 Chris Johanson worth?

Across 56 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Chris Johanson work is $2,799. The median Chris Johanson painting sells for $3,192 across 33 lots. The median Chris Johanson work on paper sells for $1,578 across 10 lots. The median Chris Johanson print sells for $126 across 7 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is the average price of a Chris Johanson painting?

Based on 33 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Chris Johanson painting is $3,192. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Chris Johanson's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Chris Johanson painting is $15,916.

### What is the average price of a Chris Johanson work on paper?

Based on 10 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Chris Johanson work on paper is $1,578.

### What is Chris Johanson's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Chris Johanson work on paper is $6,096.

### What is the average price of a medium Chris Johanson painting?

Based on 19 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Chris Johanson painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $3,000, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

### What is Chris Johanson's auction record?

Chris Johanson's auction record is $15,916, set in 2019.

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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, “Chris Johanson auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/chris-johanson (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.