John Flaxman (1755–1826)
John Flaxman is a British (modern) artist with 36 auction lots recorded since 2000, median price $2,139. 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 Flaxman sold in 2025 for $2,277, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 24 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a John Flaxman work is $2,139.
The median John Flaxman work on paper sells for $2,507 across 18 lots.
The median John Flaxman print sells for $403 across 3 lots.
The median John Flaxman sculpture sells for $685 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 | 6 | $403 | $14,493 | 50% | 2020-07-08 |
| Paintings | 1 | $1,931 | $1,931 | — | 2008-03-11 |
| Works on Paper | 23 | $2,507†‡ | $27,106 | 78.3% | 2026-01-14 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2 | $685† | $1,210 | — | 2019-09-17 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
John Flaxman's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (6 lots) median $403 with 50% sell-through. Paintings (1 lots) median $1,931, record $1,931. A typical John Flaxman painting sells for around 4.8× 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) | 16 | $1,257–$5,062†‡ | $2,277†‡ | $7,931 |
† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2006 | $27,106 |
| Prints & Editions | 2014 | $14,493 |
| Works on Paper | 2006 | $7,931 |
| Paintings | 2008 | $1,931 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2015 | $1,210 |
| Prints & Editions | 2000 | $403 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2019 | $160† |
† 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 Flaxman worth?
Across 24 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a John Flaxman work is $2,139. The median John Flaxman work on paper sells for $2,507 across 18 lots. The median John Flaxman print sells for $403 across 3 lots. The median John Flaxman sculpture sells for $685 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 Flaxman work on paper?
Based on 18 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a John Flaxman work on paper is $2,507. 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 Flaxman's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a John Flaxman work on paper is $27,106.
What is the average price of a small John Flaxman work on paper?
Based on 16 sold lots, the median auction price of a small John Flaxman work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $2,277, 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 Flaxman's auction record?
John Flaxman's auction record is $27,106, set in 2006.
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