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# 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.

**1 John Augustus Atkinson work is coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-02).

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## What is a John Augustus Atkinson work 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.

## 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. The full sale history is in the OpeningBid app (free sign-up).

## 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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Data last updated 2026-11-02. OpeningBid tracks 15,390,829 auction lots from 577 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.