David Claypoole Johnston (1799–1865)
David Claypoole Johnston is an American artist with 5 auction lots recorded since 1998, median price $1,712.
A work by David Claypoole Johnston sold in 2025 for $2,860, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View David Claypoole Johnston on OpeningBid →What is a David Claypoole Johnston work worth?
Across 4 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a David Claypoole Johnston work is $1,712.
The median David Claypoole Johnston print sells for $850 across 3 lots.
The median David Claypoole Johnston work on paper sells for $563 across 1 lots.
The median David Claypoole Johnston painting sells for $3,737 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 | 4 | $850‡ | $2,860 | 75% | 2025-05-29 |
| Paintings | 1 | $3,737 | $3,737 | — | 1998-05-08 |
| Works on Paper | 1 | $563 | $563 | — | 2009-02-15 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
David Claypoole Johnston's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (4 lots) median $850 with 75% sell-through. Paintings (1 lots) median $3,737, record $3,737. A typical David Claypoole Johnston painting sells for around 4.4× the price of a typical print.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 1998 | $3,737 |
| Prints & Editions | 2025 | $2,860 |
| Prints & Editions | 2017 | $850‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2009 | $563 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a David Claypoole Johnston worth?
Across 4 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a David Claypoole Johnston work is $1,712. The median David Claypoole Johnston print sells for $850 across 3 lots. The median David Claypoole Johnston work on paper sells for $563 across 1 lots. The median David Claypoole Johnston painting sells for $3,737 across 1 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is David Claypoole Johnston's auction record?
David Claypoole Johnston's auction record is $3,737, set in 1998.
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