John Augustus Atkinson (1775–1831)
John Augustus Atkinson is a British (modern) artist with 19 auction lots recorded since 1995, median price $556.
A work by John Augustus Atkinson sold in 2023 for $4,967, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 9 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a John Augustus Atkinson work is $556.
The median John Augustus Atkinson work on paper sells for $338 across 6 lots.
The median John Augustus Atkinson print sells for $4,967 across 3 lots.
The median John Augustus Atkinson painting sells for $2,614 across 2 lots.
Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
Price breakdown by category
| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 4 | $4,967 | $4,967 | 75% | 2023-07-13 |
| Paintings | 2 | $2,614† | $4,456 | — | 2023-04-04 |
| Works on Paper | 10 | $338† | $575 | 60% | 2026-03-10 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
John Augustus Atkinson's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (4 lots) median $4,967 with 75% sell-through. Paintings (2 lots) median $2,614, record $4,456.
Price by size
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 5 | $194–$538† | $338† | $575 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 2023 | $4,967 |
| Prints & Editions | 2023 | $4,967 |
| Paintings | 2023 | $4,456 |
| Paintings | 2022 | $773† |
| Works on Paper | 1999 | $575 |
| Works on Paper | 2024 | $538 |
† 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 Augustus Atkinson worth?
Across 9 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a John Augustus Atkinson work is $556. The median John Augustus Atkinson work on paper sells for $338 across 6 lots. The median John Augustus Atkinson print sells for $4,967 across 3 lots. The median John Augustus Atkinson painting sells for $2,614 across 2 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is John Augustus Atkinson's auction record?
John Augustus Atkinson's auction record is $4,967, set in 2023.
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