John Carter
What is John Carter’s work worth?
As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 14 auction results for John Carter at 5 houses since 2014. Over the last 24 months the median price was $1,135 including buyer’s premium (middle half $290–$1,239, n=5). The auction record is $2,919 for Arena: Two Blues and White (2024, Roseberys London). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arena: Two Blues and White, 1997 | Acrylic with marble powder on shaped board | $2,919 | Roseberys London | Sep 2024 |
| 2 | Enclosed Shape in a Square (Green) | Acrylic on shaped board in Perspex frame | $2,747 | Roseberys London | Sep 2024 |
| 3 | Opening I | Acrylic on shaped board with perspex frame | $1,889 | Roseberys London | Sep 2024 |
| 4 | The Blue Cross, 1998 | Acrylic with marble powder on shaped boards | $1,398 | Roseberys London | Dec 2025 |
| 5 | Painting on an Angled Surface, Two Greys, 1984 | Oil on shaped plywood boards | $1,239 | Roseberys London | Jun 2025 |
| 6 | Superimposed Parallelograms (Horizontal Division) and (Vertical Division), 1990 | Acrylic on shaped wood | $1,201 | Roseberys London | Sep 2024 |
| 7 | Cross, 1998 | Acrylic with marble powder on shaped board | $1,135 | Roseberys London | Dec 2025 |
| 8 | Enclosed Spaces, Equal Measurements, 1994 | Acrylic with marble powder on shaped board | $1,030 | Roseberys London | Sep 2024 |
| 9 | Form study, 1985 | Watercolour and gouache with pencil | $608 | Roseberys London | Sep 2014 |
| 10 | Folding planes, 2000 | Acrilico e polvere di marmo su tavola | $290 | Martini Studio d'Arte | Oct 2025 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 5 | $1,201 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 5 | $290 |
Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 14 results from 5 houses · How we compute these figures
John Carter is a British (modern) artist with 22 auction lots recorded since 2014, median price $1,083. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.
A work by John Carter sold in 2025 for $1,398, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View John Carter on OpeningBid →What is a John Carter work worth?
Across 14 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a John Carter work is $1,083.
The median John Carter painting sells for $758 across 3 lots.
The median John Carter sculpture sells for $1,266 across 4 lots.
The median John Carter print sells for $232 across 3 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 | 3 | $232† | $242 | — | 2026-04-16 |
| Paintings | 8 | $758† | $1,239 | 37.5% | 2025-10-21 |
| Works on Paper | 2 | $608 | $608 | 50% | 2014-09-09 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 4 | $1,266 | $2,919 | — | 2025-12-10 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
John Carter's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (3 lots) median $232. Paintings (8 lots) median $758, record $1,239. A typical John Carter painting sells for around 3.3× the price of a typical print.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2024 | $2,919 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2025 | $1,398 |
| Paintings | 2025 | $1,239 |
| Paintings | 2024 | $758† |
| Works on Paper | 2014 | $608 |
| Prints & Editions | 2023 | $242 |
| Prints & Editions | 2026 | $232 |
† 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 Carter worth?
Across 14 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a John Carter work is $1,083. The median John Carter painting sells for $758 across 3 lots. The median John Carter sculpture sells for $1,266 across 4 lots. The median John Carter print sells for $232 across 3 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is John Carter's auction record?
John Carter's auction record is $2,919, set in 2024.
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