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John French (1907–1966)

John French is a British artist with 13 auction lots recorded since 2010, median price $257. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by John French sold in 2026 for $787, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

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What is a John French work worth?

Across 9 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a John French work is $257.

The median John French photograph sells for $184 across 5 lots.

The median John French print sells for $787 across 3 lots.

The median John French painting sells for $44 across 1 lots.

Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

Price breakdown by category

CategoryLots trackedMedian priceRecord priceSell-throughLast sale
Prints & Editions3$787‡$1,201‡—2026-10-07
Paintings2$44$4450%2023-10-18
Photography6$184$74383.3%2023-11-30

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

John French's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (3 lots) median $787. Paintings (2 lots) median $44, record $44.

Price by size

Photography

SizeSold lotsTypical range (p25–p75)MedianRecord
small (under 50 cm)5$142–$475$184$743

Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.

Notable results

MediumYearPrice
Prints & Editions2021$1,201‡
Prints & Editions2026$787
Photography2021$743
Photography2023$475
Paintings2023$44

‡ 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 French worth?

Across 9 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a John French work is $257. The median John French photograph sells for $184 across 5 lots. The median John French print sells for $787 across 3 lots. The median John French painting sells for $44 across 1 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

What is John French's auction record?

John French's auction record is $1,201, set in 2021. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

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