> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/john-james · updated 2026-11-01

# John

John is a British artist with 9 auction lots recorded since 2008, median price $1,743. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by John sold in 2024 for $3,276, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a John work worth?

Across 6 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a John work is $1,743.

The median John painting sells for $209 across 5 lots.

The median John print sells for $11,949 across 2 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 | 2 | $11,949 | $23,750 | — | 2022-11-05 |
| Paintings | 7 | $209‡ | $5,670 | 71.4% | 2024-12-17 |

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

John's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (2 lots) median $11,949. Paintings (7 lots) median $209, record $5,670.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 2022 | $23,750 |
| Paintings | 2024 | $5,670 |
| Paintings | 2024 | $3,276 |
| Prints & Editions | 2008 | $148 |

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 worth?

Across 6 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a John work is $1,743. The median John painting sells for $209 across 5 lots. The median John print sells for $11,949 across 2 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is John's auction record?

John's auction record is $23,750, set in 2022.

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Data last updated 2026-11-01. OpeningBid tracks 15,222,099 auction lots from 571 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “John auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/john-james (updated 2026-11-01).

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.