Henry James Johnstone (1835–1907)
Henry James Johnstone is a British (modern) artist with 27 auction lots recorded since 2003, median price $7,525. 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 Henry James Johnstone sold in 2026 for $19,066, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Henry James Johnstone on OpeningBid →What is a Henry James Johnstone work worth?
Across 22 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Henry James Johnstone work is $7,525.
The median Henry James Johnstone painting sells for $10,877 across 15 lots.
The median Henry James Johnstone work on paper sells for $1,704 across 2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 17 | $10,877†‡ | $20,676 | 88.2% | 2026-06-17 |
| Works on Paper | 3 | $1,704† | $1,749† | 66.7% | 2010-01-29 |
† 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) | 5 | $2,670–$4,124†‡ | $3,238†‡ | $4,429 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 9 | $10,877–$19,066†‡ | $15,970†‡ | $20,922 |
† 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 | 2019 | $20,922 |
| Paintings | 2019 | $20,676 |
| Works on Paper | 2003 | $1,749† |
| Works on Paper | 2010 | $1,659 |
† 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 Henry James Johnstone worth?
Across 22 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Henry James Johnstone work is $7,525. The median Henry James Johnstone painting sells for $10,877 across 15 lots. The median Henry James Johnstone work on paper sells for $1,704 across 2 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 Henry James Johnstone painting?
Based on 15 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Henry James Johnstone painting is $10,877. 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 Henry James Johnstone's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Henry James Johnstone painting is $20,676.
What is Henry James Johnstone's auction record?
Henry James Johnstone's auction record is $20,676, set in 2019.
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