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# John Constable (1776–1837)

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

As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 195 auction results for John Constable at 24 houses since 1998. Over the last 24 months the median price was $11,329 including buyer’s premium (middle half $9,277–$61,329, n=11). The auction record is $1,364,017 for Dedham from Langham (2018, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dedham from Langham, 1776 | Oil paint | $1,364,017 | Christie's | Jul 2018 |
| 2 | Study of clouds over a landscape, 1776 | Oil paint | $1,152,500 | Christie's | Oct 2017 |
| 3 | Colliers unloading on Hove Beach, looking towards Shoreham, Brighton | Oil paint | $1,073,895 | Sotheby's | Dec 2021 |
| 4 | Helmingham Dell, 1776 | Oil paint | $933,653 | Christie's | Jul 2023 |
| 5 | Cloud Study | Oil paint | $888,935 | Sotheby's | Jun 2022 |
| 6 | The Skylark, Dedham (recto); Study of a cow standing in a stream (verso), 1776 | Oil paint | $855,000 | Christie's | May 2019 |
| 7 | Beaching a Boat, Brighton, 1776 | Oil paint | $842,017 | Christie's | Dec 2016 |
| 8 | Cloud Study, possibly over Harnham Ridge, 1776 | Oil paint | $623,780 | Christie's | Jul 2025 |
| 9 | View from the back of a terrace of houses, with elder tree, 1821 | Oil on board | $552,711 | Roseberys London | Mar 2018 |
| 10 | Warwick Castle from the Kenilworth Road, Warwickshire, 1776 | Drawing | $471,156 | Christie's | Dec 2009 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 48 | $92,899 |
| Other | 41 | $27,720 |
| Works on paper | 34 | $13,636 |
| Prints | 11 | $6,000 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Small (under 50 cm) | 100 | $20,163 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 24 | $17,384 |

Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 195 results from 24 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


John Constable is a British (modern) artist with 217 auction lots recorded since 1989, median price $12,344. 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 $161,001, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a John Constable work worth?

Across 167 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a John Constable work is $12,344.

The median John Constable painting sells for $5,154 across 87 lots.

The median John Constable work on paper sells for $14,452 across 70 lots.

The median John Constable print sells for $2,888 across 22 lots.

Small (under 50 cm) John Constable work on papers typically sell for $4,879–$38,858 (the middle half of 66 sold lots).

Small (under 50 cm) John Constable paintings typically sell for $926–$116,947 (the middle half of 53 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 | 26 | $2,888†‡ | $122,435 | 84.6% | 2024-07-14 |
| Paintings | 112 | $5,154†‡ | $14.1M | 77.7% | 2026-07-01 |
| Works on Paper | 82 | $14,452†‡ | $1.2M | 85.4% | 2026-04-22 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 36 | $336,241 | $14.1M | — | 2026-07-01 |

† 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 (26 lots) median $2,888 with 84.6% sell-through. Paintings (112 lots) median $5,154, record $14,082,500. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 36 lots) the median is $336,241.

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 17 | $100–$5,490†‡ | $2,500†‡ | $122,435 |

† 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) | 53 | $926–$116,947†‡ | $4,032†‡ | $855,000 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 30 | $689–$90,111†‡ | $3,381†‡ | $1.4M |

† 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) | 66 | $4,879–$38,858†‡ | $15,004†‡ | $1.2M |

† 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 | 2016 | $14.1M |
| Paintings | 2018 | $1.4M |
| Works on Paper | 2017 | $1.2M |
| Works on Paper | 2022 | $888,935 |
| Prints & Editions | 2020 | $122,435 |
| Prints & Editions | 2004 | $9,123 |

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 Constable worth?

Across 167 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a John Constable work is $12,344. The median John Constable painting sells for $5,154 across 87 lots. The median John Constable work on paper sells for $14,452 across 70 lots. The median John Constable print sells for $2,888 across 22 lots. Small (under 50 cm) John Constable work on papers typically sell for $4,879–$38,858 (the middle half of 66 sold lots). Small (under 50 cm) John Constable paintings typically sell for $926–$116,947 (the middle half of 53 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 87 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a John Constable painting is $5,154. 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 $14,082,500.

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

Based on 70 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a John Constable work on paper is $14,452. 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 $1,152,500.

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

Based on 22 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a John Constable print is $2,888. 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 $122,435.

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

Based on 66 sold lots, the median auction price of a small John Constable work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $15,004, 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 painting?

Based on 53 sold lots, the median auction price of a small John Constable painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $4,032, 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 $14,082,500, set in 2016.

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Data last updated 2026-11-03. OpeningBid tracks 15,596,131 auction lots from 579 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “John Constable auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/john-constable (updated 2026-11-03).

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.