> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/john-bauer · updated 2026-11-02

# John Bauer (b. 1956)

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

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 246 auction results for John Bauer at 28 houses since 2006. Over the last 24 months the median price was $5,200 including buyer’s premium (middle half $3,733–$15,083, n=18). The auction record is $638,569 for Sagoflickan (2024, Bukowskis). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sagoflickan, 1912 | Olja på duk | $638,569 | Bukowskis | Dec 2024 |
| 2 | Madonnan ger spelmannen sin ena sko, 1915 | Papper | $190,010 | Bukowskis | Jun 2026 |
| 3 | Han vilade icke ett ögonblick förrän han i skymningen nådde fram, 1912 | Akvarell | $64,866 | Bukowskis | Jun 2024 |
| 4 | Labbmor (The Troll), 1913 | Akvarell | $62,468 | Bukowskis | Dec 2025 |
| 5 | Ut i vida världen (Sagoprinsen) | Olja på duk | $45,775 | Bukowskis | Jun 2025 |
| 6 | Poltergeist, 2008 | Painting | $16,118 | Phillips | Oct 2013 |
| 7 | Konungarnas tillbedjan | Duk | $15,085 | Bukowskis | Jun 2025 |
| 8 | Troll under stjärnorna | Papper | $15,078 | Bukowskis | Dec 2025 |
| 9 | I am the man who collects shadows. Will you give me your shadow tonight? | Ink and pencil on paper | $9,237 | Bukowskis | Jun 2018 |

**Top auction records: prints & editions**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Troll, 1915 | Litografier | $9,508 | Bukowskis | Dec 2017 |

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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Other | 13 | $5,670 |
| Prints | 13 | $3,831 |
| Paintings | 14 | $3,775 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 11 | $5,530 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 21 | $4,085 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 6 | $3,664 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 246 results from 28 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


John Bauer is an American artist with 350 auction lots recorded since 2006, median price $2,414. 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 Bauer sold in 2026 for $3,708, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a John Bauer work worth?

Across 183 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a John Bauer work is $2,414.

The median John Bauer print sells for $662 across 103 lots.

The median John Bauer work on paper sells for $7,434 across 65 lots.

The median John Bauer painting sells for $4,665 across 20 lots.

Small (under 50 cm) John Bauer prints typically sell for $148–$1,856 (the middle half of 97 sold lots).

Small (under 50 cm) John Bauer work on papers typically sell for $3,044–$42,722 (the middle half of 39 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 | 109 | $662‡ | $9,508 | 94.5% | 2026-09-10 |
| Paintings | 27 | $4,665‡ | $638,569 | 74.1% | 2025-06-11 |
| Works on Paper | 79 | $7,434‡ | $193,933‡ | 82.3% | 2026-06-10 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 11 | $2,982†‡ | $10,164‡ | 90.9% | 2025-09-09 |
| Photography | 1 | $292 | $292 | — | 2016-12-01 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 11 | $122,637‡ | $638,569 | — | 2026-06-10 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

John Bauer's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (109 lots) median $662 with 94.5% sell-through. Paintings (27 lots) median $4,665, record $638,569. A typical John Bauer painting sells for around 7.0× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 11 lots) the median is $122,637.

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 97 | $148–$1,856‡ | $640‡ | $9,508 |

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

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| large (over 120 cm) | 12 | $2,268–$9,514‡ | $4,164‡ | $638,569 |

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

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 39 | $3,044–$42,722‡ | $7,434‡ | $193,933‡ |

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

### Sculpture & Installation

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 7 | $1,276–$4,395†‡ | $3,441†‡ | $10,164‡ |

† 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 | 2024 | $638,569 |
| Works on Paper | 2021 | $193,933‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2026 | $190,010 |
| Paintings | 2022 | $116,164‡ |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2022 | $10,164‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2017 | $9,508 |
| Prints & Editions | 2024 | $8,108 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2024 | $4,528‡ |

‡ 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 Bauer worth?

Across 183 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a John Bauer work is $2,414. The median John Bauer print sells for $662 across 103 lots. The median John Bauer work on paper sells for $7,434 across 65 lots. The median John Bauer painting sells for $4,665 across 20 lots. Small (under 50 cm) John Bauer prints typically sell for $148–$1,856 (the middle half of 97 sold lots). Small (under 50 cm) John Bauer work on papers typically sell for $3,044–$42,722 (the middle half of 39 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 Bauer print?

Based on 103 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a John Bauer print is $662. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is John Bauer's most expensive print?

The highest price recorded at auction for a John Bauer print is $9,508.

### What is the average price of a John Bauer work on paper?

Based on 65 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a John Bauer work on paper is $7,434. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is John Bauer's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a John Bauer work on paper is $193,933. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

### What is the average price of a John Bauer painting?

Based on 20 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a John Bauer painting is $4,665. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is John Bauer's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a John Bauer painting is $638,569.

### What is the average price of a small John Bauer print?

Based on 97 sold lots, the median auction price of a small John Bauer print (small (under 50 cm)) is $640, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is the average price of a small John Bauer work on paper?

Based on 39 sold lots, the median auction price of a small John Bauer work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $7,434, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

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

John Bauer's auction record is $638,569, set in 2024.

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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 Bauer auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/john-bauer (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.