> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/john-m-armleder · updated 2026-11-03

# ARMLEDER, JOHN M. (b. 1948)

## What is ARMLEDER, JOHN M.’s work worth? {#value}

As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 55 auction results for ARMLEDER, JOHN M. at 10 houses since 2002. Over the last 24 months the median price was $10,080 including buyer’s premium (middle half $1,921–$21,939, n=6). The auction record is $89,893 for Ceratostigma Plumbaginoides (2017, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ceratostigma Plumbaginoides, 2008 | Painting | $89,893 | Christie's | Oct 2017 |
| 2 | Calendula Officinalis, 2006 | Mixed media on canvas | $82,133 | Christie's | Mar 2017 |
| 3 | Untitled, 2002 | Oil | $33,955 | Koller Auktionen | Nov 2024 |
| 4 | Untitled, 1986 | Acrylic on canvas | $30,344 | Koller Auktionen | Jun 2023 |
| 5 | Untitled (acrylic on canvas), 1985 | Acrylic on canvas; unframed | $27,067 | im Kinsky Auktionshaus | Mar 2022 |
| 6 | Sans titre (laque et vernis sur toile), 1984 | Painting | $23,557 | Christie's | Oct 2025 |
| 7 | O Worms, 2003 | Neon | $17,085 | Cornette de Saint Cyr (Bonhams) | Feb 2026 |
| 8 | Sans titre, (triptyque), 1948 | Bois brut Signé, daté et annoté au dos (chaque) 55 x 55,5 x 6 cm (chaque) Provenance | $14,343 | PIASA | Oct 2020 |
| 9 | Untitled (mirrored plastic foil), 1998 | Mirrored plastic foil | $10,927 | Christie's | Apr 2017 |
| 10 | Untitled (mixed media on cardboard), 1983 | Mixed media on cardboard; framed | $10,526 | im Kinsky Auktionshaus | Mar 2022 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 8 | $28,706 |
| Other | 9 | $2,567 |
| Prints | 11 | $1,305 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 6 | $26,951 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 18 | $2,046 |

Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 55 results from 10 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


ARMLEDER, JOHN M. is a CH artist with 60 auction lots recorded since 2002, median price $2,403. 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 ARMLEDER, JOHN M. sold in 2026 for $3,074, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a ARMLEDER, JOHN M. work worth?

Across 55 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a ARMLEDER, JOHN M. work is $2,403.

The median ARMLEDER, JOHN M. print sells for $1,305 across 25 lots.

The median ARMLEDER, JOHN M. painting sells for $24,015 across 13 lots.

The median ARMLEDER, JOHN M. work on paper sells for $2,028 across 2 lots.

Medium (50–120 cm) ARMLEDER, JOHN M. prints typically sell for $851–$1,977 (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 | 25 | $1,305† | $3,371 | — | 2026-06-25 |
| Paintings | 13 | $24,015† | $89,893 | — | 2025-10-23 |
| Works on Paper | 2 | $2,028 | $2,519 | — | 2026-06-25 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2 | $2,286† | $2,286† | — | 2023-11-29 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $82,133 | $89,893 | — | 2024-11-28 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

ARMLEDER, JOHN M.'s market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (25 lots) median $1,305. Paintings (13 lots) median $24,015, record $89,893. A typical ARMLEDER, JOHN M. painting sells for around 18× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 3 lots) the median is $82,133.

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 20 | $851–$1,977† | $1,383† | $3,371 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 7 | $7,189–$19,813† | $9,123† | $33,955 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 6 | $24,015–$69,186† | $27,180† | $89,893 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2017 | $89,893 |
| Paintings | 2017 | $82,133 |
| Prints & Editions | 2020 | $3,371 |
| Prints & Editions | 2026 | $3,074 |
| Works on Paper | 2018 | $2,519 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2023 | $2,286† |
| Works on Paper | 2026 | $1,537 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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 ARMLEDER, JOHN M. worth?

Across 55 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a ARMLEDER, JOHN M. work is $2,403. The median ARMLEDER, JOHN M. print sells for $1,305 across 25 lots. The median ARMLEDER, JOHN M. painting sells for $24,015 across 13 lots. The median ARMLEDER, JOHN M. work on paper sells for $2,028 across 2 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) ARMLEDER, JOHN M. prints typically sell for $851–$1,977 (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 ARMLEDER, JOHN M. print?

Based on 25 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a ARMLEDER, JOHN M. print is $1,305. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is ARMLEDER, JOHN M.'s most expensive print?

The highest price recorded at auction for a ARMLEDER, JOHN M. print is $3,371.

### What is the average price of a ARMLEDER, JOHN M. painting?

Based on 13 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a ARMLEDER, JOHN M. painting is $24,015. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is ARMLEDER, JOHN M.'s most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a ARMLEDER, JOHN M. painting is $89,893.

### What is the average price of a medium ARMLEDER, JOHN M. print?

Based on 20 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium ARMLEDER, JOHN M. print (medium (50–120 cm)) is $1,383, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is ARMLEDER, JOHN M.'s auction record?

ARMLEDER, JOHN M.'s auction record is $89,893, set in 2017.

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Data last updated 2026-11-03. OpeningBid tracks 15,596,131 auction lots from 579 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “ARMLEDER, JOHN M. auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/john-m-armleder (updated 2026-11-03).

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.