David Johns (b. 1948)
David Johns is an American artist with 15 auction lots recorded since 2010, median price $306. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.
A work by David Johns sold in 2025 for $512, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View David Johns on OpeningBid →What is a David Johns work worth?
Across 5 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a David Johns work is $306.
The median David Johns painting sells for $512 across 3 lots.
The median David Johns work on paper sells for $144 across 2 lots.
The median David Johns print sells for $100 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 2 | $100† | $100† | — | 2020-04-04 |
| Paintings | 11 | $512 | $786 | 27.3% | 2025-11-07 |
| Works on Paper | 4 | $144 | $250 | 50% | 2018-06-19 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
David Johns's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (2 lots) median $100. Paintings (11 lots) median $512, record $786. A typical David Johns painting sells for around 5.1× the price of a typical print.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2023 | $786 |
| Paintings | 2025 | $512 |
| Works on Paper | 2018 | $250 |
| Prints & Editions | 2020 | $100† |
| Works on Paper | 2018 | $39 |
† 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 David Johns worth?
Across 5 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a David Johns work is $306. The median David Johns painting sells for $512 across 3 lots. The median David Johns work on paper sells for $144 across 2 lots. The median David Johns print sells for $100 across 2 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is the average price of a David Johns painting?
Based on 3 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a David Johns painting is $512.
What is David Johns's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a David Johns painting is $786.
What is David Johns's auction record?
David Johns's auction record is $786, set in 2023.
See the full David Johns record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
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