> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/frank-johnson · updated 2026-11-01

# Frank Johnson (1917–1998)

Frank Johnson is an American artist with 10 auction lots recorded since 2001, median price $315. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by Frank Johnson sold in 2025 for a hammer price of $441 (buyer's premium not included), according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Frank Johnson work worth?

Across 9 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Frank Johnson work is $315.

The median Frank Johnson painting sells for $277 across 8 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 8 | $277† | $529† | — | 2025-02-11 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 7 | $189–$441† | $239† | $529† |

† 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 | 2025 | $529† |
| Paintings | 2025 | $441† |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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 Johnson worth?

Across 9 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Frank Johnson work is $315. The median Frank Johnson painting sells for $277 across 8 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Frank Johnson's auction record?

Frank Johnson's auction record is $690, set in 2002.

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

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Frank Johnson auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/frank-johnson (updated 2026-11-01).

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.