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# Frank Tenney Johnson (1874–1939)

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

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 111 auction results for Frank Tenney Johnson at 12 houses since 1995. Over the last 24 months the median price was $45,375 including buyer’s premium (middle half $31,763–$104,450, n=11). The auction record is $1,120,000 for Silent Night (2007, Coeur d'Alene Art Auction). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Silent Night | Oil on canvas | $1,120,000 | Coeur d'Alene Art Auction | Jul 2007 |
| 2 | The Sheriff's Posse, 1926 | Oil on canvas | $1,079,000 | Coeur d'Alene Art Auction | Jul 2008 |
| 3 | The Stampede, 1874 | Oil paint | $1,016,000 | Christie's | Jan 2026 |
| 4 | Cowboys Roping the Bear | Oil on canvas laid on board | $921,000 | Coeur d'Alene Art Auction | Jul 2012 |
| 5 | Canyon Solitude, 1922 | Oil on canvas | $672,000 | Coeur d'Alene Art Auction | Jul 2007 |
| 6 | Time to Wake the Cook | — | $657,000 | Sotheby's | Nov 2007 |
| 7 | Old Indian Trading Post, 1931 | Oil on canvas | $575,000 | Coeur d'Alene Art Auction | Jul 2009 |
| 8 | Wyoming Cattlemen, 1934 | Oil paint | $550,000 | Christie's | Oct 2020 |
| 9 | The Stampede | Oil on canvas | $448,000 | Coeur d'Alene Art Auction | Jul 2007 |
| 10 | Night Herders | Oil on canvasboard | $431,250 | Coeur d'Alene Art Auction | Jul 2008 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 84 | $136,550 |
| Other | 12 | $9,470 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 17 | $138,600 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 79 | $100,000 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 111 results from 12 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Frank Tenney Johnson is an American artist with 132 auction lots recorded since 1995, median price $102,650. 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 Frank Tenney Johnson sold in 2026 for $365,000, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

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

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## What is a Frank Tenney Johnson work worth?

Across 110 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Frank Tenney Johnson work is $102,650.

The median Frank Tenney Johnson painting sells for $106,700 across 80 lots.

The median Frank Tenney Johnson work on paper sells for $3,600 across 7 lots.

Small (under 50 cm) Frank Tenney Johnson paintings typically sell for $16,250–$198,900 (the middle half of 57 sold lots).

Medium (50–120 cm) Frank Tenney Johnson paintings typically sell for $101,125–$242,715 (the middle half of 22 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 | 95 | $106,700†‡ | $1M | 84.2% | 2026-07-25 |
| Works on Paper | 9 | $3,600†‡ | $37,375 | 77.8% | 2026-01-23 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 59 | $220,861†‡ | $1.1M | — | 2026-07-25 |

† 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) | 57 | $16,250–$198,900† | $81,900† | $921,000 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 22 | $101,125–$242,715†‡ | $159,355†‡ | $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) | 6 | $1,444–$19,950†‡ | $2,925†‡ | $37,375 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

‡ 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 | 2026 | $1M |
| Paintings | 2012 | $921,000 |
| Works on Paper | 2008 | $37,375 |
| Works on Paper | 2026 | $25,400 |

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 Tenney Johnson worth?

Across 110 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Frank Tenney Johnson work is $102,650. The median Frank Tenney Johnson painting sells for $106,700 across 80 lots. The median Frank Tenney Johnson work on paper sells for $3,600 across 7 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Frank Tenney Johnson paintings typically sell for $16,250–$198,900 (the middle half of 57 sold lots). Medium (50–120 cm) Frank Tenney Johnson paintings typically sell for $101,125–$242,715 (the middle half of 22 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 Frank Tenney Johnson painting?

Based on 80 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Frank Tenney Johnson painting is $106,700. 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 Frank Tenney Johnson's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Frank Tenney Johnson painting is $1,016,000.

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

Based on 57 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Frank Tenney Johnson painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $81,900, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is the average price of a medium Frank Tenney Johnson painting?

Based on 22 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Frank Tenney Johnson painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $159,355, 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 Frank Tenney Johnson's auction record?

Frank Tenney Johnson's auction record is $1,120,000, set in 2007.

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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, “Frank Tenney Johnson auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/frank-tenney-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.