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# John Lennon (1940–1980)

## What is John Lennon’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 97 auction results for John Lennon at 35 houses since 1998. Over the last 24 months the median price was $1,666 including buyer’s premium (middle half $520–$1,904, n=11). The auction record is $52,500 for Bag One (2016, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

**Top auction records: paintings, drawings & sculpture**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Drawing of sheep | Iron | $22,699 | Sotheby's | Jul 2022 |
| 2 | In His Own Write, 1964 | Book and photograph | $8,323 | Sotheby's | Jul 2022 |
| 3 | Untitled, 1968 | A collection of original photographs and proofs, the photographs taken by John Lennon with a time-delay camera for the album cover for John Lennon and Yoko Ono's 1968 LP | $5,509 | Christie's | Dec 2014 |

**Top auction records: prints & editions**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bag One, 1970 | Lithographs, on Rives BFK paper | $52,500 | Christie's | Nov 2016 |
| 2 | Bed in for Peace, 1985 | Lithograph | $15,120 | Sotheby's | Oct 2020 |
| 3 | WAR IS OVER! / IF YOU WANT IT, 1969 | Poster on paper | $3,250 | Swann Auction Galleries | May 2023 |
| 4 | Mind Games, 1996 | Lithograph in colors on Arches | $2,560 | Wright | Aug 2026 |
| 5 | Untitled from Bag One, 1979 | Lithograph | $2,560 | Freeman's Hindman | Aug 2026 |
| 6 | ''Erotic #3'' and "Ménage à trois" | Lithographs printed in colours | $2,404 | Roseberys London | Nov 2016 |
| 7 | Erotic 3, 1940 | Lithograph | $2,050 | Sworders | Apr 2022 |

**Median price by medium (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Prints | 50 | $1,141 |
| Other | 5 | $903 |

**Median price by size (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 35 | $1,385 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 20 | $773 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 97 results from 35 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


John Lennon is a British (modern) artist with 124 auction lots recorded since 1998, median price $1,000. 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 Lennon sold in 2026 for $2,560, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a John Lennon work worth?

Across 87 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a John Lennon work is $1,000.

The median John Lennon print sells for $1,061 across 74 lots.

The median John Lennon work on paper sells for $14,600 across 2 lots.

The median John Lennon photograph sells for $5,509 across 3 lots.

Medium (50–120 cm) John Lennon prints typically sell for $558–$2,011 (the middle half of 48 sold lots).

Small (under 50 cm) John Lennon prints typically sell for $474–$984 (the middle half of 20 sold 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 | 90 | $1,061†‡ | $52,500 | 82.2% | 2026-08-06 |
| Works on Paper | 4 | $14,600† | $22,699 | 50% | 2024-04-20 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 1 | $1,181 | $1,181 | — | 2014-12-16 |
| Photography | 3 | $5,509 | $8,323 | — | 2023-04-13 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 5 | $37,854‡ | $52,500 | — | 2022-07-19 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 20 | $474–$984† | $679† | $15,120 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 48 | $558–$2,011†‡ | $1,393†‡ | $52,500 |

† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 2016 | $52,500 |
| Prints & Editions | 2016 | $38,575‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2022 | $22,699 |
| Photography | 2022 | $8,323 |
| Works on Paper | 2024 | $6,500† |
| Photography | 2014 | $5,509 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2014 | $1,181 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

‡ 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 Lennon worth?

Across 87 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a John Lennon work is $1,000. The median John Lennon print sells for $1,061 across 74 lots. The median John Lennon work on paper sells for $14,600 across 2 lots. The median John Lennon photograph sells for $5,509 across 3 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) John Lennon prints typically sell for $558–$2,011 (the middle half of 48 sold lots). Small (under 50 cm) John Lennon prints typically sell for $474–$984 (the middle half of 20 sold 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 Lennon print?

Based on 74 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a John Lennon print is $1,061. 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 Lennon's most expensive print?

The highest price recorded at auction for a John Lennon print is $52,500.

### What is the average price of a medium John Lennon print?

Based on 48 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium John Lennon print (medium (50–120 cm)) is $1,393, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. 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 small John Lennon print?

Based on 20 sold lots, the median auction price of a small John Lennon print (small (under 50 cm)) is $679, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is John Lennon's auction record?

John Lennon's auction record is $52,500, set in 2016.

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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 Lennon auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/john-lennon (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.