John Armstrong (1893–1973)
John Armstrong is a British artist with 34 auction lots recorded since 1998, median price $3,974. 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 John Armstrong sold in 2026 for $10,880, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 27 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a John Armstrong work is $3,974.
The median John Armstrong painting sells for $5,117 across 22 lots.
The median John Armstrong work on paper sells for $1,160 across 5 lots.
The median John Armstrong print sells for $687 across 1 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 | $687 | $687 | — | 2022-02-24 |
| Paintings | 25 | $5,117†‡ | $51,111 | 88% | 2022-04-07 |
| Works on Paper | 6 | $1,160† | $20,617† | 83.3% | 2019-11-27 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
John Armstrong's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (1 lots) median $687. Paintings (25 lots) median $5,117, record $51,111. A typical John Armstrong painting sells for around 7.4× the price of a typical print.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 8 | $2,950–$13,057 | $7,153 | $51,111 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 12 | $3,245–$6,688†‡ | $4,787†‡ | $29,700 |
† 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 | 2015 | $51,111 |
| Paintings | 2010 | $29,700 |
| Works on Paper | 2019 | $20,617† |
| Works on Paper | 2006 | $3,974 |
| Prints & Editions | 2022 | $687 |
† 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 John Armstrong worth?
Across 27 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a John Armstrong work is $3,974. The median John Armstrong painting sells for $5,117 across 22 lots. The median John Armstrong work on paper sells for $1,160 across 5 lots. The median John Armstrong print sells for $687 across 1 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 John Armstrong painting?
Based on 22 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a John Armstrong painting is $5,117. 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 John Armstrong's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a John Armstrong painting is $51,111.
What is the average price of a medium John Armstrong painting?
Based on 12 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium John Armstrong painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $4,787, 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 John Armstrong's auction record?
John Armstrong's auction record is $51,111, set in 2015.
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