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

# David Johnson (1827–1908)

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

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 97 auction results for David Johnson at 20 houses since 1991. Over the last 24 months the median price was $762 including buyer’s premium (middle half $445–$2,413, n=9). The auction record is $456,500 for The Natural Bridge of Virginia (2018, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Natural Bridge of Virginia, 1860 | Oil paint | $456,500 | Christie's | Nov 2018 |
| 2 | Mount Lafayette from Franconia, New Hampshire, 1874 | Oil paint | $350,000 | Christie's | Jan 2022 |
| 3 | A View on Lake George (Paradise Bay), 1827 | Oil paint | $284,800 | Christie's | May 2006 |
| 4 | View from Hyde Park, 1827 | Oil paint | $143,000 | Christie's | May 2014 |
| 5 | Near Noroton, Connecticut, 1875 | Oil paint | $125,000 | Christie's | May 2019 |
| 6 | Buck Mountain, Lake George, 1872 | Oil paint | $100,800 | Sotheby's | Jan 2023 |
| 7 | Old Kate's Bridge, Rifton Glen, Ulster County, New York, 1827 | Oil paint | $90,000 | Christie's | May 2007 |
| 8 | Dollar Island, Lake George, 1908 | Oil on panel | $81,250 | Swann Auction Galleries | Mar 2025 |
| 9 | Near Hague, Lake George, 1870 | Painting | $56,700 | Sotheby's | Oct 2021 |
| 10 | A Mountain Lake, 1870 | Oil paint | $56,250 | Christie's | Jan 2022 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 52 | $16,940 |
| Works on paper | 6 | $666 |
| Other | 7 | $56 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 22 | $39,955 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 36 | $4,093 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 97 results from 20 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


David Johnson is an American artist with 102 auction lots recorded since 1991, median price $6,300. 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 David Johnson sold in 2026 for a hammer price of $17,000 (buyer's premium not included), according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

**1 David Johnson work is coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-02).

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## What is a David Johnson work worth?

Across 84 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a David Johnson work is $6,300.

The median David Johnson painting sells for $10,800 across 60 lots.

The median David Johnson work on paper sells for $756 across 12 lots.

The median David Johnson photograph sells for $762 across 4 lots.

Small (under 50 cm) David Johnson paintings typically sell for $3,765–$19,120 (the middle half of 31 sold lots).

Medium (50–120 cm) David Johnson paintings typically sell for $6,300–$81,250 (the middle half of 25 sold 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 | — | — | 0% | — |
| Paintings | 66 | $10,800†‡ | $456,500 | 90.9% | 2026-03-11 |
| Works on Paper | 17 | $756‡ | $37,500 | 70.6% | 2025-11-09 |
| Photography | 4 | $762 | $2,413 | — | 2025-11-21 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 6 | $213,900 | $456,500 | — | 2023-01-18 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 31 | $3,765–$19,120†‡ | $9,600†‡ | $56,700 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 25 | $6,300–$81,250†‡ | $23,750†‡ | $456,500 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 10 | $160–$1,247‡ | $425‡ | $37,500 |

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

Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2018 | $456,500 |
| Paintings | 2022 | $350,000 |
| Works on Paper | 2012 | $37,500 |
| Photography | 2025 | $2,413 |
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $2,375 |
| Photography | 2025 | $762 |

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 David Johnson worth?

Across 84 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a David Johnson work is $6,300. The median David Johnson painting sells for $10,800 across 60 lots. The median David Johnson work on paper sells for $756 across 12 lots. The median David Johnson photograph sells for $762 across 4 lots. Small (under 50 cm) David Johnson paintings typically sell for $3,765–$19,120 (the middle half of 31 sold lots). Medium (50–120 cm) David Johnson paintings typically sell for $6,300–$81,250 (the middle half of 25 sold 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 the average price of a David Johnson painting?

Based on 60 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a David Johnson painting is $10,800. 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 David Johnson's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a David Johnson painting is $456,500.

### What is the average price of a David Johnson work on paper?

Based on 12 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a David Johnson work on paper is $756. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is David Johnson's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a David Johnson work on paper is $37,500.

### What is the average price of a small David Johnson painting?

Based on 31 sold lots, the median auction price of a small David Johnson painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $9,600, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. 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 the average price of a medium David Johnson painting?

Based on 25 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium David Johnson painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $23,750, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. 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 David Johnson's auction record?

David Johnson's auction record is $456,500, set in 2018.

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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, “David Johnson auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/david-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.