> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/john-french · updated 2026-11-02

# 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.

## 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

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 3 | $787‡ | $1,201‡ | — | 2026-10-07 |
| Paintings | 2 | $44 | $44 | 50% | 2023-10-18 |
| Photography | 6 | $184 | $743 | 83.3% | 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

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 2021 | $1,201‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2026 | $787 |
| Photography | 2021 | $743 |
| Photography | 2023 | $475 |
| Paintings | 2023 | $44 |

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

The highest recorded result in each medium. The full sale history is in the OpeningBid app (free sign-up).

## 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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Data last updated 2026-11-02. OpeningBid tracks 15,390,829 auction lots from 577 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “John French auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/john-french (updated 2026-11-02).

Historical auction data, not investment advice. Prices are premium-inclusive USD where the buyer's premium is recorded. Figures marked † are hammer prices (buyer's premium not included); ‡ marks a price whose basis is not yet verified. Non-USD results are converted at the sale month's rate.