John Pawson (b. 1949)
What is John Pawson’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 22 auction results for John Pawson at 7 houses since 2020. Over the last 24 months the median price was $1,270 including buyer’s premium (middle half $1,270–$1,270, n=5). The auction record is $3,780 for Custom desk, cabinet and chair (2024, Los Angeles Modern Auctions). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Custom desk, cabinet and chair, 2010 | Leather | $3,780 | Los Angeles Modern Auctions | Jan 2024 |
| 2 | Leçons du Thoronet, 2006 | Laque | $1,718 | Artcurial | Mar 2025 |
| 3 | Centerpiece tumbler bowl | Lacquered metal | $1,270 | Los Angeles Modern Auctions | Nov 2025 |
| 4 | Centerpiece tumbler bowl, 2001 | Lacquered metal | $1,270 | Toomey & Co. | Nov 2025 |
| 5 | Centerpiece tumbler bowl, 2001 | Lacquer | $1,270 | Wright | Nov 2025 |
| 6 | a bowl, bronze, 1949 | Bronze | $1,059 | Sworders | Jul 2025 |
| 7 | Pillow bowl, 2018 | Marble | $625 | Wright | Aug 2020 |
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | THE CHURCH AT NOVY DVUR, 2001 | Lithograph | $300 | Chiswick Auctions | Aug 2023 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Other | 5 | $1,270 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Small (under 50 cm) | 5 | $1,270 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 22 results from 7 houses · How we compute these figures
John Pawson is a British (modern) artist with 22 auction lots recorded since 2011, median price $2,500. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.
A work by John Pawson sold in 2024 for $3,780, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 20 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a John Pawson work is $2,500.
The median John Pawson sculpture sells for $625 across 1 lots.
The median John Pawson print sells for $300 across 1 lots.
Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
Price breakdown by category
| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 1 | $300 | $300 | — | 2023-08-23 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 1 | $625 | $625 | — | 2020-08-14 |
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2020 | $625 |
| Prints & Editions | 2023 | $300 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a John Pawson worth?
Across 20 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a John Pawson work is $2,500. The median John Pawson sculpture sells for $625 across 1 lots. The median John Pawson print sells for $300 across 1 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is John Pawson's auction record?
John Pawson's auction record is $8,000, set in 2023. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $8,000 (buyer's premium not included).
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