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

# Dan Johnson (1918–1979)

## What is Dan Johnson’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 25 auction results for Dan Johnson at 9 houses since 2012. Over the last 24 months the median price was $9,600 including buyer’s premium (middle half $6,080–$13,970, n=9). The auction record is $22,197 for Modèle 30B dit ‘Gazelle’ (2025, PIASA). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Modèle 30B dit ‘Gazelle’, 1956 | Bronze | $22,197 | PIASA | Apr 2025 |
| 2 | Gazelle dining table, 1956 | Mahogany, glass | $14,080 | Wright | Aug 2026 |
| 3 | Gazelle dining table, model 338, 1956 | Cast bronze, steel, glass | $13,970 | Wright | Mar 2026 |
| 4 | Gazelle Lounge Chair, circa 1958 | Cartridge brass | $11,875 | Christie's | Feb 2018 |
| 5 | Gazelle lounge chair, 1958 | Walnut, cane, brass | $10,795 | Wright | Mar 2026 |
| 6 | Gazelle | Italian walnut and original cane | $10,625 | Sotheby's | Dec 2012 |
| 7 | Gazelle armchairs | Walnut, cane | $9,600 | Freeman's Hindman | Nov 2025 |
| 8 | Fauteuil bas - Modèle 30W dit ‘Gazelle’ Prototype, 1956 | Cannage, noyer et métal | $9,132 | PIASA | Jun 2026 |
| 9 | Gazelle, circa 1958 | Bronze | $6,930 | Phillips | Feb 2023 |
| 10 | Gazelle chairs, 1958 | Walnut, cane | $6,080 | Freeman's Hindman | Nov 2025 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Other | 9 | $9,600 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 8 | $8,031 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 25 results from 9 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Dan Johnson is an American artist with 30 auction lots recorded since 2008, median price $5,925. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by Dan Johnson sold in 2026 for $14,080, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Dan Johnson work worth?

Across 25 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Dan Johnson work is $5,925.

The median Dan Johnson sculpture sells for $14,563 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2 | $14,563 | $22,197 | — | 2025-04-29 |

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2025 | $22,197 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2023 | $6,930 |

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 Dan Johnson worth?

Across 25 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Dan Johnson work is $5,925. The median Dan Johnson sculpture sells for $14,563 across 2 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Dan Johnson's auction record?

Dan Johnson's auction record is $22,197, set in 2025.

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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, “Dan Johnson auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/dan-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.