Eastman Johnson (1824–1906)
Eastman Johnson is an American artist with 76 auction lots recorded since 1991, median price $9,775. 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 Eastman Johnson sold in 2026 for $635,000, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 63 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Eastman Johnson work is $9,775.
The median Eastman Johnson painting sells for $25,266 across 48 lots.
The median Eastman Johnson work on paper sells for $2,756 across 10 lots.
The median Eastman Johnson print sells for $350 across 4 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) Eastman Johnson paintings typically sell for $3,050–$53,878 (the middle half of 26 sold lots).
Medium (50–120 cm) Eastman Johnson paintings typically sell for $7,500–$434,500 (the middle half of 21 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 | 5 | $350 | $850 | 80% | 2022-11-16 |
| Paintings | 54 | $25,266†‡ | $1M | 88.9% | 2026-01-23 |
| Works on Paper | 12 | $2,756† | $5,875 | 83.3% | 2026-09-23 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 12 | $434,750 | $1M | — | 2026-01-23 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Eastman Johnson's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (5 lots) median $350 with 80% sell-through. Paintings (54 lots) median $25,266, record $1,001,594. A typical Eastman Johnson painting sells for around 72× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 12 lots) the median is $434,750.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 26 | $3,050–$53,878†‡ | $22,176†‡ | $856,000 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 21 | $7,500–$434,500†‡ | $40,000†‡ | $1M |
† 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) | 7 | $1,000–$4,200† | $1,512† | $4,750† |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2007 | $1M |
| Paintings | 2005 | $856,000 |
| Works on Paper | 2002 | $5,875 |
| Works on Paper | 2026 | $4,750† |
| Prints & Editions | 2022 | $850 |
| Prints & Editions | 2022 | $500 |
† 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 Eastman Johnson worth?
Across 63 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Eastman Johnson work is $9,775. The median Eastman Johnson painting sells for $25,266 across 48 lots. The median Eastman Johnson work on paper sells for $2,756 across 10 lots. The median Eastman Johnson print sells for $350 across 4 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Eastman Johnson paintings typically sell for $3,050–$53,878 (the middle half of 26 sold lots). Medium (50–120 cm) Eastman Johnson paintings typically sell for $7,500–$434,500 (the middle half of 21 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 Eastman Johnson painting?
Based on 48 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Eastman Johnson painting is $25,266. 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 Eastman Johnson's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Eastman Johnson painting is $1,001,594.
What is the average price of a Eastman Johnson work on paper?
Based on 10 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Eastman Johnson work on paper is $2,756. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Eastman Johnson's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Eastman Johnson work on paper is $5,875.
What is the average price of a small Eastman Johnson painting?
Based on 26 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Eastman Johnson painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $22,176, 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 Eastman Johnson painting?
Based on 21 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Eastman Johnson painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $40,000, 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 Eastman Johnson's auction record?
Eastman Johnson's auction record is $1,001,594, set in 2007.
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