John Boydell (1719–1804)
John Boydell is an English artist with 17 auction lots recorded since 2000, median price $294. 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 Boydell sold in 2021 for $1,503, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View John Boydell on OpeningBid →What is a John Boydell work worth?
Across 11 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a John Boydell work is $294.
The median John Boydell print sells for $291 across 14 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 | 18 | $291†‡ | $6,648 | 77.8% | 2026-08-01 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 6 | $289–$604†‡ | $297†‡ | $6,648 |
† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 2000 | $6,648 |
| Prints & Editions | 2021 | $1,503 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a John Boydell worth?
Across 11 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a John Boydell work is $294. The median John Boydell print sells for $291 across 14 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 Boydell print?
Based on 14 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a John Boydell print is $291. 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 John Boydell's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a John Boydell print is $6,648.
What is John Boydell's auction record?
John Boydell's auction record is $6,648, set in 2000.
See the full John Boydell record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
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