> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/curtis · updated 2026-11-01

# John Curtis (1868–1952)

John Curtis is a British artist with 18 auction lots recorded since 2008, median price $2,121. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by John Curtis sold in 2020 for $4,210, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a John Curtis work worth?

Across 15 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a John Curtis work is $2,121.

The median John Curtis work on paper sells for $4,206 across 8 lots.

The median John Curtis photograph sells for $234 across 4 lots.

The median John Curtis print sells for $1,617 across 1 lots.

Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 2 | $1,617 | $1,617 | 50% | 2019-06-26 |
| Paintings | 1 | — | — | — | 2011-07-07 |
| Works on Paper | 9 | $4,206 | $15,010 | 88.9% | 2020-08-19 |
| Photography | 5 | $234‡ | $404‡ | 80% | 2023-05-17 |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2008 | $15,010 |
| Works on Paper | 2011 | $9,772 |
| Prints & Editions | 2019 | $1,617 |
| Photography | 2021 | $404‡ |
| Photography | 2022 | $288‡ |

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

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 Curtis worth?

Across 15 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a John Curtis work is $2,121. The median John Curtis work on paper sells for $4,206 across 8 lots. The median John Curtis photograph sells for $234 across 4 lots. The median John Curtis print sells for $1,617 across 1 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

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

John Curtis's auction record is $15,010, set in 2008.

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Data last updated 2026-11-01. OpeningBid tracks 15,222,099 auction lots from 571 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “John Curtis auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/curtis (updated 2026-11-01).

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.