John Craxton (1922–2009)
John Craxton is a British artist with 17 auction lots recorded since 1999, median price $3,422. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by John Craxton sold in 2023 for $4,951, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 16 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a John Craxton work is $3,422.
The median John Craxton work on paper sells for $3,136 across 11 lots.
The median John Craxton painting sells for $45,299 across 3 lots.
The median John Craxton print sells for $424 across 2 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 | 2 | $424† | $743 | — | 2026-04-16 |
| Paintings | 4 | $45,299 | $97,996 | 75% | 2015-11-26 |
| Works on Paper | 11 | $3,136 | $47,299 | — | 2023-12-12 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
John Craxton's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (2 lots) median $424. Paintings (4 lots) median $45,299, record $97,996. A typical John Craxton painting sells for around 107× the price of a typical print.
Price by size
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 7 | $1,463–$3,007 | $2,276 | $11,749 |
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2015 | $97,996 |
| Works on Paper | 2005 | $47,299 |
| Paintings | 2015 | $45,299 |
| Works on Paper | 2016 | $11,749 |
| Prints & Editions | 2026 | $743 |
| Prints & Editions | 2022 | $105† |
† 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 Craxton worth?
Across 16 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a John Craxton work is $3,422. The median John Craxton work on paper sells for $3,136 across 11 lots. The median John Craxton painting sells for $45,299 across 3 lots. The median John Craxton print sells for $424 across 2 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 Craxton work on paper?
Based on 11 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a John Craxton work on paper is $3,136.
What is John Craxton's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a John Craxton work on paper is $47,299.
What is John Craxton's auction record?
John Craxton's auction record is $97,996, set in 2015.
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