John Keith Vaughan (1912–1977)
What is John Keith Vaughan’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 162 auction results for John Keith Vaughan at 6 houses since 1998. Over the last 24 months the median price was $2,073 including buyer’s premium (middle half $1,293–$11,580, n=8). The auction record is $295,954 for Group of figures (2008, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Group of figures, 1961 | Oil paint | $295,954 | Christie's | Jun 2008 |
| 2 | Lagoon, Boys on a Punt, 1948 | Oil paint | $225,512 | Christie's | Jun 2008 |
| 3 | Landscape with river in flood, 1912 | Oil paint | $202,031 | Christie's | Jun 2008 |
| 4 | Supper at Worpswede, 1951 | Oil paint | $198,558 | Christie's | Oct 2023 |
| 5 | Seated figure, 1912 | Oil paint | $155,070 | Christie's | Jun 2008 |
| 6 | Snow on Hampstead Heath, 1912 | Oil paint | $140,258 | Christie's | Nov 2006 |
| 7 | Red Assembly, 1912 | Oil paint | $129,783 | Christie's | Jun 2007 |
| 8 | Village under snow, 1912 | Oil paint | $96,368 | Christie's | Jun 2008 |
| 9 | Yorkshire Village, 1912 | Painting | $89,411 | Bonhams | Jun 2024 |
| 10 | Figure in landscape, 1912 | Charcoal | $84,628 | Christie's | Jun 2008 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 37 | $26,664 |
| Works on paper | 71 | $13,032 |
| Other | 44 | $2,310 |
| Prints | 6 | $2,235 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 22 | $25,870 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 134 | $6,871 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 162 results from 6 houses · How we compute these figures
John Keith Vaughan is a British (modern) artist with 180 auction lots recorded since 1998, median price $9,604.
A work by John Keith Vaughan sold in 2026 for $25,335, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 162 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a John Keith Vaughan work is $9,604.
The median John Keith Vaughan work on paper sells for $5,239 across 105 lots.
The median John Keith Vaughan painting sells for $26,066 across 48 lots.
The median John Keith Vaughan print sells for $2,156 across 5 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) John Keith Vaughan work on papers typically sell for $2,207–$15,087 (the middle half of 95 sold lots).
Small (under 50 cm) John Keith Vaughan paintings typically sell for $11,663–$36,040 (the middle half of 34 sold lots).
Price breakdown by category
| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 5 | $2,156 | $5,831 | — | 2024-11-21 |
| Paintings | 55 | $26,066 | $295,954 | 87.3% | 2025-11-19 |
| Works on Paper | 116 | $5,239 | $84,628 | 90.5% | 2026-03-19 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 1 | $16,290 | $16,290 | — | 2023-06-21 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 8 | $176,814 | $295,954 | — | 2023-10-19 |
John Keith Vaughan's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (5 lots) median $2,156. Paintings (55 lots) median $26,066, record $295,954. A typical John Keith Vaughan painting sells for around 12× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 8 lots) the median is $176,814.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 34 | $11,663–$36,040 | $20,892 | $140,258 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 12 | $23,811–$199,426 | $106,780 | $295,954 |
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 95 | $2,207–$15,087 | $4,225 | $78,241 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 7 | $6,549–$33,536 | $7,400 | $84,628 |
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2008 | $295,954 |
| Paintings | 2008 | $225,512 |
| Works on Paper | 2008 | $84,628 |
| Works on Paper | 2010 | $78,241 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2023 | $16,290 |
| Prints & Editions | 2014 | $5,831 |
| Prints & Editions | 2022 | $2,314 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a John Keith Vaughan worth?
Across 162 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a John Keith Vaughan work is $9,604. The median John Keith Vaughan work on paper sells for $5,239 across 105 lots. The median John Keith Vaughan painting sells for $26,066 across 48 lots. The median John Keith Vaughan print sells for $2,156 across 5 lots. Small (under 50 cm) John Keith Vaughan work on papers typically sell for $2,207–$15,087 (the middle half of 95 sold lots). Small (under 50 cm) John Keith Vaughan paintings typically sell for $11,663–$36,040 (the middle half of 34 sold lots).
What is the average price of a John Keith Vaughan work on paper?
Based on 105 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a John Keith Vaughan work on paper is $5,239.
What is John Keith Vaughan's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a John Keith Vaughan work on paper is $84,628.
What is the average price of a John Keith Vaughan painting?
Based on 48 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a John Keith Vaughan painting is $26,066.
What is John Keith Vaughan's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a John Keith Vaughan painting is $295,954.
What is the average price of a small John Keith Vaughan work on paper?
Based on 95 sold lots, the median auction price of a small John Keith Vaughan work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $4,225, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
What is the average price of a small John Keith Vaughan painting?
Based on 34 sold lots, the median auction price of a small John Keith Vaughan painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $20,892, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
What is John Keith Vaughan's auction record?
John Keith Vaughan's auction record is $295,954, set in 2008.
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