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# John Armstrong (1893–1973)

## What is John Armstrong’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 74 auction results for John Armstrong at 13 houses since 1998. Over the last 24 months the median price was $3,775 including buyer’s premium (middle half $3,506–$7,280, n=7). The auction record is $67,882 for Invocation (2006, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Invocation, 1893 | Tempera | $67,882 | Christie's | Nov 2006 |
| 2 | The Philosopher, 1893 | Tempera | $58,831 | Christie's | Nov 2006 |
| 3 | On the Promenade, 1893 | Tempera | $50,946 | Bonhams | Jun 2017 |
| 4 | Three feathers, 1893 | Tempera | $40,499 | Bonhams | Jun 2022 |
| 5 | Ruins, 1938 | Painting | $31,678 | Christie's | Nov 2006 |
| 6 | The Tower, 1893 | Tempera | $24,890 | Christie's | Nov 2006 |
| 7 | Shut, 1893 | Painting | $20,365 | Christie's | Nov 2006 |
| 8 | The Yellow Wall, 1893 | Tempera | $19,233 | Christie's | Nov 2006 |
| 9 | Nude hanging washing, 1927 | Tempera on board | $11,078 | Sworders | Oct 2023 |
| 10 | Algerian Landscape I, circa 1930 | Initialled (upper right), oil on canvas | $9,157 | Lyon & Turnbull | Oct 2023 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 44 | $4,965 |
| Works on paper | 6 | $2,913 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Small (under 50 cm) | 31 | $4,154 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 25 | $3,441 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 74 results from 13 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


John Armstrong is a British (modern) artist with 78 auction lots recorded since 1998, median price $3,566. 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 $3,775, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a John Armstrong work worth?

Across 71 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a John Armstrong work is $3,566.

The median John Armstrong painting sells for $4,372 across 58 lots.

The median John Armstrong work on paper sells for $1,840 across 4 lots.

The median John Armstrong print sells for $861 across 5 lots.

Small (under 50 cm) John Armstrong paintings typically sell for $2,959–$7,206 (the middle half of 34 sold lots).

Medium (50–120 cm) John Armstrong paintings typically sell for $2,306–$8,433 (the middle half of 21 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 | 5 | $861 | $1,000 | — | 2023-02-22 |
| Paintings | 61 | $4,372†‡ | $67,882 | 95.1% | 2026-07-15 |
| Works on Paper | 5 | $1,840 | $3,565 | 80% | 2019-09-24 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 1 | $4,154 | $4,154 | — | 2014-03-11 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 4 | $54,889 | $67,882 | — | 2022-06-22 |

† 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 (5 lots) median $861. Paintings (61 lots) median $4,372, record $67,882. A typical John Armstrong painting sells for around 5.1× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 4 lots) the median is $54,889.

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 5 | $500–$908 | $861 | $1,000 |

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 34 | $2,959–$7,206†‡ | $4,093†‡ | $50,946 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 21 | $2,306–$8,433‡ | $4,569‡ | $67,882 |

† 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 | 2006 | $67,882 |
| Paintings | 2006 | $58,831 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2014 | $4,154 |
| Works on Paper | 2010 | $3,565 |
| Works on Paper | 2010 | $2,382 |
| Prints & Editions | 2022 | $1,000 |
| Prints & Editions | 2023 | $908 |

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 John Armstrong worth?

Across 71 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a John Armstrong work is $3,566. The median John Armstrong painting sells for $4,372 across 58 lots. The median John Armstrong work on paper sells for $1,840 across 4 lots. The median John Armstrong print sells for $861 across 5 lots. Small (under 50 cm) John Armstrong paintings typically sell for $2,959–$7,206 (the middle half of 34 sold lots). Medium (50–120 cm) John Armstrong paintings typically sell for $2,306–$8,433 (the middle half of 21 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 John Armstrong painting?

Based on 58 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a John Armstrong painting is $4,372. 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 $67,882.

### What is the average price of a small John Armstrong painting?

Based on 34 sold lots, the median auction price of a small John Armstrong painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $4,093, 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 medium John Armstrong painting?

Based on 21 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium John Armstrong painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $4,569, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is John Armstrong's auction record?

John Armstrong's auction record is $67,882, set in 2006.

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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, “John Armstrong auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/john-armstrong (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.