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# John Ashbery

John Ashbery is an artist with 6 auction lots recorded since 2009, median price $2,750. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by John Ashbery sold in 2020 for $2,750, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a John Ashbery work worth?

Across 4 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a John Ashbery work is $2,750.

The median John Ashbery print sells for $2,626 across 2 lots.

The median John Ashbery photograph sells for $3,139 across 2 lots.

Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 4 | $2,626‡ | $2,750 | 50% | 2025-04-25 |
| Photography | 2 | $3,139 | $3,528 | — | 2020-11-19 |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Photography | 2009 | $3,528 |
| Photography | 2020 | $2,750 |
| Prints & Editions | 2020 | $2,750 |
| Prints & Editions | 2025 | $2,502‡ |

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

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 Ashbery worth?

Across 4 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a John Ashbery work is $2,750. The median John Ashbery print sells for $2,626 across 2 lots. The median John Ashbery photograph sells for $3,139 across 2 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

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

John Ashbery's auction record is $3,528, set in 2009.

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Data last updated 2026-11-01. OpeningBid tracks 15,222,099 auction lots from 571 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

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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.