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# John Melhuish Strudwick (1849–1937)

John Melhuish Strudwick is a British (modern) artist with 20 auction lots recorded since 2001, median price $2,442. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by John Melhuish Strudwick sold in 2026 for $2,001,732, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

**1 John Melhuish Strudwick work is coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-02).

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## What is a John Melhuish Strudwick work worth?

Across 15 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a John Melhuish Strudwick work is $2,442.

The median John Melhuish Strudwick work on paper sells for $1,126 across 9 lots.

The median John Melhuish Strudwick painting sells for $259,918 across 3 lots.

The median John Melhuish Strudwick photograph sells for $2,176 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 3 | $259,918 | $2M | — | 2026-06-30 |
| Works on Paper | 13 | $1,126‡ | $8,342 | 69.2% | 2025-03-12 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 1 | $783 | $783 | — | 2001-06-14 |
| Photography | 2 | $2,176‡ | $4,170 | — | 2016-10-06 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $259,918 | $2M | — | 2026-06-30 |

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

## Price by size

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 8 | $489–$2,713‡ | $822‡ | $8,342 |

‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2026 | $2M |
| Paintings | 2021 | $259,918 |
| Works on Paper | 2004 | $8,342 |
| Works on Paper | 2004 | $5,269 |
| Photography | 2004 | $4,170 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2001 | $783 |
| Photography | 2016 | $182‡ |

‡ 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 Melhuish Strudwick worth?

Across 15 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a John Melhuish Strudwick work is $2,442. The median John Melhuish Strudwick work on paper sells for $1,126 across 9 lots. The median John Melhuish Strudwick painting sells for $259,918 across 3 lots. The median John Melhuish Strudwick photograph sells for $2,176 across 2 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is the average price of a John Melhuish Strudwick work on paper?

Based on 9 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a John Melhuish Strudwick work on paper is $1,126. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is John Melhuish Strudwick's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a John Melhuish Strudwick work on paper is $8,342.

### What is John Melhuish Strudwick's auction record?

John Melhuish Strudwick's auction record is $2,001,732, set in 2026.

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

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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.