John Flaxman (1755–1826)
John Flaxman is an English artist with 68 auction lots recorded since 1992, median price $633. 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 2026 for $723, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 40 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a John Flaxman work is $633.
The median John Flaxman print sells for $430 across 9 lots.
The median John Flaxman work on paper sells for $851 across 12 lots.
The median John Flaxman sculpture sells for $870 across 6 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 | 17 | $430†‡ | $1,955 | 52.9% | 2026-06-20 |
| Works on Paper | 15 | $851†‡ | $33,333 | 80% | 2024-02-04 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 7 | $870†‡ | $1,281‡ | 85.7% | 2025-05-07 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $6,224 | $33,333 | — | 2012-01-26 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Price by size
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 9 | $188–$2,568†‡ | $901†‡ | $33,333 |
† 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 | 2012 | $33,333 |
| Works on Paper | 2007 | $6,224 |
| Prints & Editions | 1998 | $1,955 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2025 | $1,281‡ |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2025 | $1,281‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2018 | $909‡ |
‡ 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 Flaxman worth?
Across 40 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a John Flaxman work is $633. The median John Flaxman print sells for $430 across 9 lots. The median John Flaxman work on paper sells for $851 across 12 lots. The median John Flaxman sculpture sells for $870 across 6 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 print?
Based on 9 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a John Flaxman print is $430. 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 print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a John Flaxman print is $1,955.
What is the average price of a John Flaxman work on paper?
Based on 12 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a John Flaxman work on paper is $851. 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 $33,333.
What is John Flaxman's auction record?
John Flaxman's auction record is $33,333, set in 2012.
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