John Opie (1761–1807)
John Opie is a British (modern) artist with 54 auction lots recorded since 2002, median price $4,715. 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 Opie is recorded as sold in 2026 for $4,715; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 32 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a John Opie work is $4,715.
The median John Opie painting sells for $4,715 across 22 lots.
The median John Opie work on paper sells for $2,209 across 2 lots.
The median John Opie print sells for $1,200 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 | 3 | $1,200 | $2,011 | 66.7% | 2026-01-25 |
| Paintings | 30 | $4,715†‡ | $46,875 | 73.3% | 2026-06-10 |
| Works on Paper | 3 | $2,209‡ | $4,156 | 66.7% | 2022-03-09 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
John Opie's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (3 lots) median $1,200 with 66.7% sell-through. Paintings (30 lots) median $4,715, record $46,875. A typical John Opie painting sells for around 3.9× the price of a typical print.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 10 | $1,271–$6,728†‡ | $2,211†‡ | $46,875 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 9 | $3,702–$16,160‡ | $5,040‡ | $39,640 |
† 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 | 2009 | $46,875 |
| Paintings | 2018 | $39,640 |
| Works on Paper | 2021 | $4,156 |
| Prints & Editions | 2012 | $2,011 |
| Prints & Editions | 2026 | $390 |
| Works on Paper | 2022 | $262‡ |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a John Opie worth?
Across 32 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a John Opie work is $4,715. The median John Opie painting sells for $4,715 across 22 lots. The median John Opie work on paper sells for $2,209 across 2 lots. The median John Opie print sells for $1,200 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 Opie painting?
Based on 22 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a John Opie painting is $4,715. 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 Opie's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a John Opie painting is $46,875.
What is the average price of a medium John Opie painting?
Based on 10 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium John Opie painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $2,211, 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 Opie's auction record?
John Opie's auction record is $46,875, set in 2009.
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