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# John Murray (b. 1858)

John Murray is a Two views of the Taj Mahal artist with 107 auction lots recorded since 2008, median price $3,312.

A work by John Murray sold in 2012 for $3,626, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a John Murray work worth?

Across 78 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a John Murray work is $3,312.

The median John Murray photograph sells for $3,312 across 66 lots.

The median John Murray work on paper sells for $7,570 across 7 lots.

The median John Murray print sells for $810 across 2 lots.

Small (under 50 cm) John Murray photographs typically sell for $1,899–$7,570 (the middle half of 65 sold lots).

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 2 | $810 | $946 | — | 2011-10-04 |
| Works on Paper | 9 | $7,570 | $17,743 | 77.8% | 2012-12-04 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 1 | $3,376 | $3,376 | — | 2008-10-08 |
| Photography | 93 | $3,312 | $40,217 | 71% | 2012-12-04 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 4 | $29,571 | $40,217 | — | 2008-04-09 |

## Price by size

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 7 | $2,238–$11,355 | $7,570 | $17,743 |

### Photography

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 65 | $1,899–$7,570 | $3,312 | $40,217 |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Photography | 2008 | $40,217 |
| Photography | 2008 | $30,754 |
| Works on Paper | 2008 | $17,743 |
| Works on Paper | 2008 | $14,194 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2008 | $3,376 |
| Prints & Editions | 2008 | $946 |
| Prints & Editions | 2011 | $673 |

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 Murray worth?

Across 78 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a John Murray work is $3,312. The median John Murray photograph sells for $3,312 across 66 lots. The median John Murray work on paper sells for $7,570 across 7 lots. The median John Murray print sells for $810 across 2 lots. Small (under 50 cm) John Murray photographs typically sell for $1,899–$7,570 (the middle half of 65 sold lots).

### What is the average price of a John Murray photograph?

Based on 66 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a John Murray photograph is $3,312.

### What is John Murray's most expensive photograph?

The highest price recorded at auction for a John Murray photograph is $40,217.

### What is the average price of a small John Murray photograph?

Based on 65 sold lots, the median auction price of a small John Murray photograph (small (under 50 cm)) is $3,312, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

### What is John Murray's auction record?

John Murray's auction record is $40,217, set in 2008.

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

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “John Murray auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/john-murray (updated 2026-11-02).

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.