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# John Moore (1820–1902)

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

As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 98 auction results for John Moore at 21 houses since 2008. Over the last 24 months the median price was $166 including buyer’s premium (middle half $57–$231, n=26). The auction record is $13,970 for Frankfort (2022, Sotheby's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Frankfort, 1996 | Painting | $13,970 | Sotheby's | Aug 2022 |
| 2 | Coatesville, 1986 | Painting | $11,250 | Rago Arts | Dec 2021 |
| 3 | Back Office, 1996 | Oil on canvas | $10,880 | Sotheby's | Jul 2026 |
| 4 | Outbound, 1992 | Oil on canvas | $8,890 | Sotheby's | Jul 2023 |
| 5 | Study for Weehawken, 1987 | Oil paint | $4,515 | Phillips | Feb 2026 |
| 6 | Standard Pressed Steel, 1983 | Oil on canvas | $4,445 | Sotheby's | Jul 2023 |
| 7 | Twelfth Street, 1982 | Board, Oil | $3,575 | Roland Auctions | Oct 2026 |
| 8 | VIEW OF THE FARNE ISLANDS FROM BAMBURGH BEACH, Oct 1876 | Oil on canvas | $3,087 | Sworders | Jul 2011 |
| 9 | Substation, 1981 | Oil on canvas | $3,048 | Sotheby's | Oct 2023 |
| 10 | View of the Deben at Waldringfield, 1820 | Painting | $3,041 | Bonhams | Nov 2015 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 30 | $1,443 |
| Other | 5 | $216 |
| Prints | 22 | $94 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 16 | $1,667 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 19 | $671 |

Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 98 results from 21 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


John Moore is a British (modern) artist with 99 auction lots recorded since 2008, median price $437. 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 Moore sold in 2026 for $3,575, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a John Moore work worth?

Across 73 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a John Moore work is $437.

The median John Moore painting sells for $1,402 across 32 lots.

The median John Moore print sells for $120 across 18 lots.

The median John Moore sculpture sells for $420 across 2 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 | 19 | $120†‡ | $1,150 | 94.7% | 2026-01-29 |
| Paintings | 40 | $1,402†‡ | $13,970 | 80% | 2026-07-07 |
| Works on Paper | 1 | $693 | $693 | — | 2023-08-08 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2 | $420 | $437 | — | 2024-10-07 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 5 | $10,880 | $13,970 | — | 2026-07-07 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

John Moore's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (19 lots) median $120 with 94.7% sell-through. Paintings (40 lots) median $1,402, record $13,970. A typical John Moore painting sells for around 12× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 5 lots) the median is $10,880.

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 19 | $498–$1,306†‡ | $797†‡ | $2,844 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 8 | $2,658–$6,106 | $3,064 | $13,970 |

† 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 | 2022 | $13,970 |
| Paintings | 2021 | $11,250 |
| Prints & Editions | 2024 | $1,150 |
| Prints & Editions | 2014 | $777 |
| Works on Paper | 2023 | $693 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2024 | $437 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2024 | $403 |

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 Moore worth?

Across 73 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a John Moore work is $437. The median John Moore painting sells for $1,402 across 32 lots. The median John Moore print sells for $120 across 18 lots. The median John Moore sculpture sells for $420 across 2 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 Moore painting?

Based on 32 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a John Moore painting is $1,402. 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 Moore's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a John Moore painting is $13,970.

### What is the average price of a John Moore print?

Based on 18 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a John Moore print is $120. 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 Moore's most expensive print?

The highest price recorded at auction for a John Moore print is $1,150.

### What is the average price of a small John Moore painting?

Based on 19 sold lots, the median auction price of a small John Moore painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $797, 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 John Moore's auction record?

John Moore's auction record is $13,970, set in 2022.

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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, “John Moore auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/john-moore (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.