John Murray (b. 1973)
What is John Murray’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 35 auction results for John Murray at 8 houses since 2001. Over the last 24 months the median price was $1,133 including buyer’s premium (middle half $867–$2,490, n=8). The auction record is $10,393 for Principal Street at Agra (2001, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Principal Street at Agra, 1850 | Photographed by J. Murray, M.D. Agra | $10,393 | Christie's | Sep 2001 |
| 2 | Fort, Agra | Albumen print | $9,526 | Christie's | Sep 2001 |
| 3 | The Great Panorama of the Taj Mahal, Agra, 1864 | Waxed paper negatives | $9,526 | Christie's | Sep 2001 |
| 4 | The Turkish Sultana's House At Fatehpur Sikri | Albumen print mounted on card | $9,526 | Christie's | Sep 2001 |
| 5 | Street Scene, Muttra (Mathura), 1856 | Albumen print from a waxed paper negative. Circa 1856-57 | $8,661 | Christie's | Sep 2001 |
| 6 | Nainital, Himalaya, 1809 | Papier | $7,708 | Christie's | Nov 2005 |
| 7 | The Great Panorama of the Taj Mahal, Agra, 1864 | Albumen prints | $4,850 | Christie's | Sep 2001 |
| 8 | Unpack, 2024 | Acrylic on canvas | $3,839 | Strauss and Co | Oct 2025 |
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | RUINS OF PALACE FRONT, AGRA, 1850 | Pencil mount lower margin | $3,893 | Chiswick Auctions | May 2021 |
| 2 | Ruins of Palace Front, Agra, 1850 | Paper negative | $3,669 | Chiswick Auctions | Nov 2025 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Photographs | 14 | $3,781 |
| Works on paper | 14 | $819 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Small (under 50 cm) | 24 | $1,923 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 8 | $941 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 35 results from 8 houses · How we compute these figures
John Murray is a South African artist with 43 auction lots recorded since 2001, median price $1,386. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by John Murray sold in 2026 for $2,097, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
See the full John Murray record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
View John Murray on OpeningBid →What is a John Murray work worth?
Across 34 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a John Murray work is $1,386.
The median John Murray photograph sells for $1,682 across 23 lots.
The median John Murray painting sells for $1,115 across 6 lots.
The median John Murray work on paper sells for $875 across 2 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) John Murray photographs typically sell for $821–$4,372 (the middle half of 23 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 | 1 | $8,661 | $8,661 | — | 2001-09-27 |
| Paintings | 6 | $1,115 | $3,839 | — | 2026-02-21 |
| Works on Paper | 2 | $875 | $1,000 | — | 2023-12-07 |
| Photography | 27 | $1,682 | $10,393 | 85.2% | 2025-11-27 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 4 | $9,526 | $10,393 | — | 2001-09-27 |
John Murray's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (1 lots) median $8,661. Paintings (6 lots) median $1,115, record $3,839. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 4 lots) the median is $9,526.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 6 | $838–$1,910 | $1,115 | $3,839 |
Photography
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 23 | $821–$4,372 | $1,682 | $10,393 |
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Photography | 2001 | $10,393 |
| Photography | 2001 | $9,526 |
| Prints & Editions | 2001 | $8,661 |
| Paintings | 2025 | $3,839 |
| Paintings | 2026 | $2,097 |
| Works on Paper | 2023 | $1,000 |
| Works on Paper | 2023 | $750 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a John Murray worth?
Across 34 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a John Murray work is $1,386. The median John Murray photograph sells for $1,682 across 23 lots. The median John Murray painting sells for $1,115 across 6 lots. The median John Murray work on paper sells for $875 across 2 lots. Small (under 50 cm) John Murray photographs typically sell for $821–$4,372 (the middle half of 23 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 Murray photograph?
Based on 23 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a John Murray photograph is $1,682.
What is John Murray's most expensive photograph?
The highest price recorded at auction for a John Murray photograph is $10,393.
What is the average price of a small John Murray photograph?
Based on 23 sold lots, the median auction price of a small John Murray photograph (small (under 50 cm)) is $1,682, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
What is John Murray's auction record?
John Murray's auction record is $10,393, set in 2001.
See the full John Murray record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
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