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# Jasper Johns (b. 1930)

## What is Jasper Johns’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 1,879 auction results for Jasper Johns at 84 houses since 1997. Over the last 24 months the median price was $6,703 including buyer’s premium (middle half $2,530–$22,241, n=211). The auction record is $55,350,000 for Small False Start (2022, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Small False Start, 1960 | Encaustic, acrylic and paper collage on fiberboard | $55,350,000 | Christie's | Nov 2022 |
| 2 | Flags, 1986 | Oil paint | $41,000,000 | Sotheby's | Nov 2023 |
| 3 | Gray Target, 1958 | Encaustic on canvas | $28,810,000 | Christie's | May 2026 |
| 4 | Gray Rectangles, 1957 | Encaustic on canvas with objects | $21,125,000 | Christie's | Nov 2018 |
| 5 | Numbers, 1963 | Aluminum | $17,565,000 | Christie's | Nov 2022 |
| 6 | Figure 4, 1959 | Painting | $17,400,000 | Christie's | May 2007 |
| 7 | Usuyuki, 1979 | Charcoal | $11,840,000 | Christie's | Nov 2022 |
| 8 | Decoy, 1971 | Oil paint | $10,760,000 | Christie's | May 2023 |
| 9 | 0 Through 9, 1961 | Oil paint | $9,909,500 | Christie's | Nov 2002 |
| 10 | Figure 2, 1955 | Encaustic, canvas and printed paper collage on canvas | $8,859,000 | Christie's | May 2026 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 34 | $2,352,500 |
| Sculpture | 5 | $1,899,999 |
| Works on paper | 74 | $34,750 |
| Other | 146 | $22,000 |
| Prints | 1,356 | $7,500 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 70 | $26,450 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 839 | $12,700 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 640 | $4,923 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 1,879 results from 84 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Jasper Johns is an American artist with 2,215 auction lots recorded since 1992, median price $7,620. 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 Jasper Johns sold in 2026 for $40,000, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

**8 Jasper Johns works are coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-02).

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## What is a Jasper Johns work worth?

Across 1,859 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Jasper Johns work is $7,620.

The median Jasper Johns print sells for $6,992 across 1,602 lots.

The median Jasper Johns work on paper sells for $398,750 across 38 lots.

The median Jasper Johns sculpture sells for $37,500 across 35 lots.

Medium (50–120 cm) Jasper Johns prints typically sell for $4,375–$25,200 (the middle half of 852 sold lots).

Small (under 50 cm) Jasper Johns prints typically sell for $2,129–$10,160 (the middle half of 650 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 | 1,790 | $6,992†‡ | $2.1M | 89.5% | 2026-10-25 |
| Paintings | 29 | $3.7M | $55.4M | 86.2% | 2024-04-19 |
| Works on Paper | 39 | $398,750‡ | $8.9M | 97.4% | 2026-05-18 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 35 | $37,500‡ | $17.6M | — | 2025-10-21 |
| Photography | 3 | $2,745 | $2,880 | — | 2013-02-26 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 147 | $326,500†‡ | $55.4M | — | 2026-05-18 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

Jasper Johns's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (1,790 lots) median $6,992 with 89.5% sell-through. Paintings (29 lots) median $3,680,000, record $55,350,000. A typical Jasper Johns painting sells for around 526× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 147 lots) the median is $326,500.

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 650 | $2,129–$10,160†‡ | $4,410†‡ | $866,500 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 852 | $4,375–$25,200†‡ | $9,603†‡ | $2.1M |
| large (over 120 cm) | 60 | $12,542–$46,075† | $20,320† | $1.6M |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 7 | $626–$1.3M | $2,000 | $2.8M |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 11 | $2M–$14.6M | $5.3M | $55.4M |
| large (over 120 cm) | 7 | $4.3M–$10.3M | $7.2M | $21.1M |

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 17 | $21,590–$800,000 | $138,600 | $8.9M |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 19 | $301,500–$1.5M‡ | $1M‡ | $6.8M |

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

### Sculpture & Installation

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 33 | $25,200–$72,000‡ | $35,280‡ | $1.9M |

‡ 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 | 2022 | $55.4M |
| Paintings | 2023 | $41M |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2022 | $17.6M |
| Works on Paper | 2026 | $8.9M |
| Works on Paper | 2012 | $6.8M |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2005 | $3.9M |
| Prints & Editions | 2006 | $2.1M |
| Prints & Editions | 2016 | $1.6M |

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 Jasper Johns worth?

Across 1,859 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Jasper Johns work is $7,620. The median Jasper Johns print sells for $6,992 across 1,602 lots. The median Jasper Johns work on paper sells for $398,750 across 38 lots. The median Jasper Johns sculpture sells for $37,500 across 35 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Jasper Johns prints typically sell for $4,375–$25,200 (the middle half of 852 sold lots). Small (under 50 cm) Jasper Johns prints typically sell for $2,129–$10,160 (the middle half of 650 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 Jasper Johns print?

Based on 1,602 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Jasper Johns print is $6,992. 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 Jasper Johns's most expensive print?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Jasper Johns print is $2,088,000.

### What is the average price of a Jasper Johns work on paper?

Based on 38 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Jasper Johns work on paper is $398,750. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Jasper Johns's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Jasper Johns work on paper is $8,859,000.

### What is the average price of a Jasper Johns sculpture?

Based on 35 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Jasper Johns sculpture is $37,500. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Jasper Johns's most expensive sculpture?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Jasper Johns sculpture is $17,565,000.

### What is the average price of a medium Jasper Johns print?

Based on 852 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Jasper Johns print (medium (50–120 cm)) is $9,603, 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 small Jasper Johns print?

Based on 650 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Jasper Johns print (small (under 50 cm)) is $4,410, 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 Jasper Johns's auction record?

Jasper Johns's auction record is $55,350,000, set in 2022.

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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, “Jasper Johns auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/jasper-johns (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.