John Craxton (1922–2022)

John Craxton is a British (modern) artist with 63 auction lots recorded since 1999, median price $14,175.

Price breakdown by category

CategoryLots trackedMedian priceRecord priceSell-throughLast sale
Prints & Editions4$2,348$12,3142022-09-21
Paintings19$21,654$436,90594.7%2024-06-19
Works on Paper35$16,756$97,99697.1%2026-03-19
Masterpieces (top of market)4$335,339$436,9052024-06-19

John Craxton's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (4 lots) median $2,348. Paintings (19 lots) median $21,654, record $436,905. A typical John Craxton painting sells for around 9.2× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 4 lots) the median is $335,339.

Recent sales

TitleDateHousePrice
Study for Dark Landscape2026-03-19Christie's$50,670
A Craxton Cat2025-07-16Bonhams$1,538
Goatherd and Goat2024-06-19Bonhams$259,132
Two Cats Playing2024-06-19Bonhams$14,662
Summer Triptych (Boy on Wall, Girl on the Seashore, Goat and Tree)2023-06-21Bonhams$436,905

Frequently asked questions

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

Based on 34 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a John Craxton work on paper is $16,756.

What is John Craxton's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a John Craxton work on paper is $97,996.

What is the average price of a John Craxton painting?

Based on 18 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a John Craxton painting is $21,654.

What is John Craxton's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a John Craxton painting is $436,905.

What is John Craxton's auction record?

John Craxton's auction record is $436,905, set on 2023-06-21.