John Minton (1917–1957)
What is John Minton’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 277 auction results for John Minton at 16 houses since 1998. Over the last 24 months the median price was $5,540 including buyer’s premium (middle half $2,730–$11,293, n=24). The auction record is $363,775 for Jamaican Village (2016, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jamaican Village, 1917 | Oil paint | $363,775 | Christie's | Nov 2016 |
| 2 | Spencer Churchill, 1952 | Oil paint | $270,242 | Christie's | Mar 2026 |
| 3 | Jamaican market, 1917 | Oil on canvas | $208,205 | Bonhams | Jun 2016 |
| 4 | Summer Landscape, 1917 | Pen and ink on card | $200,045 | Bonhams | Jun 2018 |
| 5 | Banana Plantation, 1951 | Oil paint | $153,076 | Christie's | Mar 2021 |
| 6 | The Life Model | Oil on canvas | $102,858 | Sotheby's | Nov 2016 |
| 7 | Fishermen, 1949 | Oil on canvas | $87,421 | Sotheby's | Mar 2021 |
| 8 | The Farm Machine, 1944 | Oil paint | $86,577 | Christie's | May 2022 |
| 9 | Corsican Fisherman, 1948 | Oil paint | $76,850 | Christie's | Oct 2023 |
| 10 | Hop-Pickers, 1917 | Watercolour | $60,050 | Bonhams | Jun 2025 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 33 | $30,873 |
| Works on paper | 152 | $4,175 |
| Other | 46 | $1,936 |
| Prints | 10 | $778 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 31 | $21,099 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 195 | $2,970 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 277 results from 16 houses · How we compute these figures
John Minton is a British (modern) artist with 313 auction lots recorded since 1998, median price $3,595. 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 Minton sold in 2026 for $6,848, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View John Minton on OpeningBid →What is a John Minton work worth?
Across 269 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a John Minton work is $3,595.
The median John Minton work on paper sells for $2,832 across 192 lots.
The median John Minton painting sells for $12,736 across 47 lots.
The median John Minton print sells for $645 across 12 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) John Minton work on papers typically sell for $1,260–$8,549 (the middle half of 176 sold lots).
Medium (50–120 cm) John Minton paintings typically sell for $6,073–$40,729 (the middle half of 25 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 | 14 | $645†‡ | $3,595 | 85.7% | 2026-04-28 |
| Paintings | 52 | $12,736‡ | $363,775 | 90.4% | 2026-03-19 |
| Works on Paper | 217 | $2,832†‡ | $200,045 | 88.5% | 2026-10-22 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 14 | $95,140† | $363,775 | — | 2026-03-19 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
John Minton's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (14 lots) median $645 with 85.7% sell-through. Paintings (52 lots) median $12,736, record $363,775. A typical John Minton painting sells for around 20× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 14 lots) the median is $95,140.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 8 | $671–$2,247† | $1,184† | $3,595 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 19 | $4,515–$21,890 | $7,532 | $87,421 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 25 | $6,073–$40,729‡ | $21,099‡ | $270,242 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 176 | $1,260–$8,549†‡ | $2,823†‡ | $50,372 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 7 | $943–$30,457‡ | $8,503‡ | $200,045 |
† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2016 | $363,775 |
| Paintings | 2026 | $270,242 |
| Works on Paper | 2018 | $200,045 |
| Works on Paper | 2022 | $50,372 |
| Prints & Editions | 2005 | $3,595 |
| Prints & Editions | 2024 | $3,098 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a John Minton worth?
Across 269 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a John Minton work is $3,595. The median John Minton work on paper sells for $2,832 across 192 lots. The median John Minton painting sells for $12,736 across 47 lots. The median John Minton print sells for $645 across 12 lots. Small (under 50 cm) John Minton work on papers typically sell for $1,260–$8,549 (the middle half of 176 sold lots). Medium (50–120 cm) John Minton paintings typically sell for $6,073–$40,729 (the middle half of 25 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 Minton work on paper?
Based on 192 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a John Minton work on paper is $2,832. 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 Minton's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a John Minton work on paper is $200,045.
What is the average price of a John Minton painting?
Based on 47 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a John Minton painting is $12,736. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is John Minton's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a John Minton painting is $363,775.
What is the average price of a John Minton print?
Based on 12 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a John Minton print is $645. 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 Minton's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a John Minton print is $3,595.
What is the average price of a small John Minton work on paper?
Based on 176 sold lots, the median auction price of a small John Minton work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $2,823, 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 medium John Minton painting?
Based on 25 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium John Minton painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $21,099, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is John Minton's auction record?
John Minton's auction record is $363,775, set in 2016.
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