Daniel Johnston (1961–2019)
Daniel Johnston is an American artist with 20 auction lots recorded since 2018, median price $1,050. 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 Daniel Johnston sold in 2026 for a hammer price of $1,100 (buyer's premium not included), according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Daniel Johnston on OpeningBid →What is a Daniel Johnston work worth?
Across 10 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Daniel Johnston work is $1,050.
The median Daniel Johnston work on paper sells for $1,408 across 5 lots.
The median Daniel Johnston print sells for $130 across 1 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 | 1 | $130† | $130† | — | 2020-10-27 |
| Works on Paper | 5 | $1,408 | $2,949 | — | 2022-12-08 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $5,500† | $6,000† | — | 2026-06-12 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Price by size
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 5 | $1,000–$1,536 | $1,408 | $2,949 |
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2019 | $2,949 |
| Works on Paper | 2022 | $1,536 |
| Prints & Editions | 2020 | $130† |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Daniel Johnston worth?
Across 10 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Daniel Johnston work is $1,050. The median Daniel Johnston work on paper sells for $1,408 across 5 lots. The median Daniel Johnston print sells for $130 across 1 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 Daniel Johnston's auction record?
Daniel Johnston's auction record is $3,600, set in 2026. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $3,600 (buyer's premium not included).
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