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# Frank Hans (Franz) Johnston, OSA, RCA , Canadian (b. 1888)

## What is Frank Hans (Franz) Johnston, OSA, RCA , Canadian’s work worth? {#value}

As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 17 auction results for Frank Hans (Franz) Johnston, OSA, RCA , Canadian at 1 houses since 2022. Over the last 24 months the median price was $5,527 including buyer’s premium (middle half $4,819–$7,644, n=8). The auction record is $12,637 for SPRING IS ON THE MARCH (2025, Waddingtons). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | SPRING IS ON THE MARCH | Oil on board signed lower left | $12,637 | Waddingtons | May 2025 |
| 2 | THE LIFTING VEIL OF WINTER | Oil on hardboard signed lower left | $10,987 | Waddingtons | May 2024 |
| 3 | COUCHER DE SOLEIL À TROIS PISTOLES, 1916 | Oil on linen, laid down on board signed, titled and d | $10,878 | Waddingtons | Jun 2023 |
| 4 | GLOW OF GOLD | Oil on board signed lower left | $9,229 | Waddingtons | Jan 2026 |
| 5 | FINE WEATHER, circa 1947 | Oil on hardboard signed lower left 15.75 x 20 in — 40 | $7,297 | Waddingtons | Jun 2024 |
| 6 | AUTUMN CONTRASTS | Oil on board signed lower left | $7,115 | Waddingtons | Nov 2025 |
| 7 | SUMMER LANDSCAPE | Oil on panel signed | $6,609 | Waddingtons | Dec 2022 |
| 8 | WINTER SUN | Oil on hardboard signed lower left | $5,638 | Waddingtons | Jan 2025 |
| 9 | UNTITLED (SUNSET, ALGOMA) | Pastel on paper, laid on card signed lower right 10 x 13 | $5,416 | Waddingtons | May 2025 |
| 10 | THE GOBLIN'S GROVE | Oil on board signed lower left | $5,036 | Waddingtons | May 2024 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 12 | $6,123 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 5 | $9,229 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 9 | $5,036 |

Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 17 results from 1 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Frank Hans (Franz) Johnston, OSA, RCA , Canadian is a Canadian artist with 17 auction lots recorded since 2022, median price $5,638.

A work by Frank Hans (Franz) Johnston, OSA, RCA , Canadian sold in 2026 for $9,229, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Frank Hans (Franz) Johnston, OSA, RCA , Canadian work worth?

Across 17 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Frank Hans (Franz) Johnston, OSA, RCA , Canadian work is $5,638.

The median Frank Hans (Franz) Johnston, OSA, RCA , Canadian painting sells for $6,123 across 16 lots.

The median Frank Hans (Franz) Johnston, OSA, RCA , Canadian work on paper sells for $5,416 across 1 lots.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 16 | $6,123 | $12,637 | — | 2026-01-29 |
| Works on Paper | 1 | $5,416 | $5,416 | — | 2025-05-29 |

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 7 | $4,338–$5,337 | $4,931 | $6,609 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 5 | $7,297–$10,987 | $9,229 | $12,637 |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2025 | $12,637 |
| Paintings | 2024 | $10,987 |
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $5,416 |

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 Frank Hans (Franz) Johnston, OSA, RCA , Canadian worth?

Across 17 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Frank Hans (Franz) Johnston, OSA, RCA , Canadian work is $5,638. The median Frank Hans (Franz) Johnston, OSA, RCA , Canadian painting sells for $6,123 across 16 lots. The median Frank Hans (Franz) Johnston, OSA, RCA , Canadian work on paper sells for $5,416 across 1 lots.

### What is the average price of a Frank Hans (Franz) Johnston, OSA, RCA , Canadian painting?

Based on 16 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Frank Hans (Franz) Johnston, OSA, RCA , Canadian painting is $6,123.

### What is Frank Hans (Franz) Johnston, OSA, RCA , Canadian's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Frank Hans (Franz) Johnston, OSA, RCA , Canadian painting is $12,637.

### What is Frank Hans (Franz) Johnston, OSA, RCA , Canadian's auction record?

Frank Hans (Franz) Johnston, OSA, RCA , Canadian's auction record is $12,637, set in 2025.

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Data last updated 2026-11-01. OpeningBid tracks 15,222,099 auction lots from 571 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

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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.