John Constable (1776–1837)
John Constable is a British artist with 169 auction lots recorded since 1993, median price $830. 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 Constable sold in 2026 for $2,468, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View John Constable on OpeningBid →What is a John Constable work worth?
Across 114 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a John Constable work is $830.
The median John Constable painting sells for $769 across 85 lots.
The median John Constable work on paper sells for $2,270 across 48 lots.
The median John Constable print sells for $242 across 16 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) John Constable paintings typically sell for $280–$1,299 (the middle half of 51 sold lots).
Small (under 50 cm) John Constable work on papers typically sell for $348–$33,296 (the middle half of 43 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 | 27 | $242†‡ | $4,560 | 59.3% | 2026-04-08 |
| Paintings | 114 | $769†‡ | $311,924 | 74.6% | 2026-05-15 |
| Works on Paper | 64 | $2,270†‡ | $291,740 | 75% | 2026-04-08 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 8 | $91,125† | $311,924 | — | 2025-11-12 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
John Constable's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (27 lots) median $242 with 59.3% sell-through. Paintings (114 lots) median $769, record $311,924. A typical John Constable painting sells for around 3.2× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 8 lots) the median is $91,125.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 6 | $56–$2,021†‡ | $329†‡ | $4,056‡ |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 5 | $89–$588‡ | $107‡ | $4,560 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 51 | $280–$1,299†‡ | $706†‡ | $12,798‡ |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 27 | $267–$2,306†‡ | $825†‡ | $311,924 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ 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) | 43 | $348–$33,296†‡ | $2,367†‡ | $291,740 |
† 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 | 2019 | $311,924 |
| Works on Paper | 2014 | $291,740 |
| Works on Paper | 2014 | $209,608 |
| Paintings | 2020 | $43,000‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2011 | $4,560 |
| Prints & Editions | 2012 | $4,056‡ |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a John Constable worth?
Across 114 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a John Constable work is $830. The median John Constable painting sells for $769 across 85 lots. The median John Constable work on paper sells for $2,270 across 48 lots. The median John Constable print sells for $242 across 16 lots. Small (under 50 cm) John Constable paintings typically sell for $280–$1,299 (the middle half of 51 sold lots). Small (under 50 cm) John Constable work on papers typically sell for $348–$33,296 (the middle half of 43 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 Constable painting?
Based on 85 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a John Constable painting is $769. 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 Constable's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a John Constable painting is $311,924.
What is the average price of a John Constable work on paper?
Based on 48 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a John Constable work on paper is $2,270. 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 Constable's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a John Constable work on paper is $291,740.
What is the average price of a John Constable print?
Based on 16 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a John Constable print is $242. 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 Constable's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a John Constable print is $4,560.
What is the average price of a small John Constable painting?
Based on 51 sold lots, the median auction price of a small John Constable painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $706, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. 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 small John Constable work on paper?
Based on 43 sold lots, the median auction price of a small John Constable work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $2,367, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. 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 Constable's auction record?
John Constable's auction record is $311,924, set in 2019.
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