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# John Biggers (1924–2001)

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

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 110 auction results for John Biggers at 10 houses since 2007. Over the last 24 months the median price was $954 including buyer’s premium (middle half $547–$3,686, n=18). The auction record is $389,000 for Kumasi Market (2015, Swann Auction Galleries). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kumasi Market, 2001 | Oil and acrylic on masonite board | $389,000 | Swann Auction Galleries | Sep 2015 |
| 2 | Death and Resurrection, 2001 | Oil on linen canvas | $197,000 | Swann Auction Galleries | Apr 2025 |
| 3 | Death and Resurrection, 2001 | Oil on linen canvas | $149,000 | Swann Auction Galleries | Apr 2019 |
| 4 | Market Women, Ghana, 2001 | Oil on canvas | $80,000 | Swann Auction Galleries | Oct 2007 |
| 5 | Cotton Picker, 2001 | Crayon with gouache on illustration board | $68,750 | Swann Auction Galleries | Oct 2023 |
| 6 | King Sarah, 2001 | Crayon on cream wove paper | $47,500 | Swann Auction Galleries | Oct 2024 |
| 7 | Ethiopian Women, 2001 | Crayon on heavy wove paper | $37,500 | Swann Auction Galleries | Sep 2015 |
| 8 | At the Railroad, 2001 | Oil on canvas | $33,600 | Swann Auction Galleries | Oct 2011 |
| 9 | Prempeh II (Ashanti Royalty), 2001 | Crayon on wove paper | $30,000 | Swann Auction Galleries | Oct 2018 |
| 10 | The Man, 2001 | Crayon and charcoal on cream wove paper | $28,000 | Swann Auction Galleries | Oct 2007 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 8 | $56,800 |
| Works on paper | 27 | $17,000 |
| Prints | 52 | $3,283 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 9 | $37,500 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 56 | $5,625 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 23 | $3,810 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 110 results from 10 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


John Biggers is an American artist with 153 auction lots recorded since 2007, median price $4,940. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by John Biggers sold in 2026 for $24,130, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a John Biggers work worth?

Across 109 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a John Biggers work is $4,940.

The median John Biggers print sells for $3,360 across 67 lots.

The median John Biggers work on paper sells for $18,000 across 27 lots.

The median John Biggers painting sells for $114,500 across 6 lots.

Medium (50–120 cm) John Biggers prints typically sell for $1,906–$5,906 (the middle half of 46 sold 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 | 69 | $3,360† | $11,875† | 97.1% | 2026-10-01 |
| Paintings | 6 | $114,500† | $389,000 | — | 2025-06-11 |
| Works on Paper | 29 | $18,000† | $245,000† | 93.1% | 2026-10-01 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 6 | $173,000† | $389,000 | — | 2025-04-03 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

John Biggers's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (69 lots) median $3,360 with 97.1% sell-through. Paintings (6 lots) median $114,500, record $389,000. A typical John Biggers painting sells for around 34× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 6 lots) the median is $173,000.

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 17 | $2,000–$4,940† | $3,250† | $6,500 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 46 | $1,906–$5,906† | $4,000† | $11,875† |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 6 | $2,930–$5,640† | $3,820† | $6,500† |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 19 | $14,125–$25,815 | $20,000 | $68,750 |

† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2015 | $389,000 |
| Works on Paper | 2020 | $245,000† |
| Paintings | 2025 | $197,000 |
| Works on Paper | 2023 | $68,750 |
| Prints & Editions | 2020 | $11,875† |
| Prints & Editions | 2017 | $11,050 |

† 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 Biggers worth?

Across 109 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a John Biggers work is $4,940. The median John Biggers print sells for $3,360 across 67 lots. The median John Biggers work on paper sells for $18,000 across 27 lots. The median John Biggers painting sells for $114,500 across 6 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) John Biggers prints typically sell for $1,906–$5,906 (the middle half of 46 sold lots). Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is the average price of a John Biggers print?

Based on 67 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a John Biggers print is $3,360. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

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

The highest price recorded at auction for a John Biggers print is $11,875. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $11,875 (buyer's premium not included).

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

Based on 27 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a John Biggers work on paper is $18,000. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

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

The highest price recorded at auction for a John Biggers work on paper is $245,000. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $245,000 (buyer's premium not included).

### What is the average price of a medium John Biggers print?

Based on 46 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium John Biggers print (medium (50–120 cm)) is $4,000, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

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

Based on 19 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium John Biggers work on paper (medium (50–120 cm)) is $20,000, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

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

John Biggers's auction record is $389,000, set in 2015.

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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 Biggers auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/john-biggers (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.