John Piper (1903–1992)
John Piper is a British artist with 669 auction lots recorded since 1994, median price $1,586. 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 Piper sold in 2026 for a hammer price of $1,876 (buyer's premium not included), according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View John Piper on OpeningBid →What is a John Piper work worth?
Across 600 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a John Piper work is $1,586.
The median John Piper print sells for $1,170 across 362 lots.
The median John Piper work on paper sells for $6,822 across 172 lots.
The median John Piper painting sells for $16,447 across 29 lots.
Medium (50–120 cm) John Piper prints typically sell for $734–$1,800 (the middle half of 311 sold lots).
Medium (50–120 cm) John Piper work on papers typically sell for $5,355–$12,840 (the middle half of 108 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 | 391 | $1,170†‡ | $8,859 | 92.6% | 2026-07-28 |
| Paintings | 31 | $16,447†‡ | $113,106 | 93.5% | 2026-06-14 |
| Works on Paper | 179 | $6,822†‡ | $67,959 | 96.1% | 2026-03-08 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 31 | $27,153 | $113,106 | — | 2020-09-22 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
John Piper's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (391 lots) median $1,170 with 92.6% sell-through. Paintings (31 lots) median $16,447, record $113,106. A typical John Piper painting sells for around 14× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 31 lots) the median is $27,153.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 19 | $157–$1,049†‡ | $442†‡ | $3,420 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 311 | $734–$1,800†‡ | $1,240†‡ | $8,859 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 12 | $692–$1,457 | $1,135 | $7,208 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 6 | $2,672–$7,591 | $4,036 | $19,388 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 14 | $7,753–$18,449†‡ | $10,728†‡ | $113,106 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 7 | $26,037–$56,655 | $38,777 | $62,303 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 56 | $1,975–$7,104†‡ | $4,268†‡ | $22,399 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 108 | $5,355–$12,840†‡ | $8,215†‡ | $67,959 |
† 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 | 2005 | $113,106 |
| Paintings | 2019 | $80,903 |
| Works on Paper | 2019 | $67,959 |
| Works on Paper | 2007 | $57,510 |
| Prints & Editions | 2000 | $8,859 |
| Prints & Editions | 2006 | $7,208 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a John Piper worth?
Across 600 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a John Piper work is $1,586. The median John Piper print sells for $1,170 across 362 lots. The median John Piper work on paper sells for $6,822 across 172 lots. The median John Piper painting sells for $16,447 across 29 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) John Piper prints typically sell for $734–$1,800 (the middle half of 311 sold lots). Medium (50–120 cm) John Piper work on papers typically sell for $5,355–$12,840 (the middle half of 108 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 Piper print?
Based on 362 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a John Piper print is $1,170. 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 Piper's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a John Piper print is $8,859.
What is the average price of a John Piper work on paper?
Based on 172 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a John Piper work on paper is $6,822. 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 Piper's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a John Piper work on paper is $67,959.
What is the average price of a John Piper painting?
Based on 29 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a John Piper painting is $16,447. 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 Piper's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a John Piper painting is $113,106.
What is the average price of a medium John Piper print?
Based on 311 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium John Piper print (medium (50–120 cm)) is $1,240, 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 the average price of a medium John Piper work on paper?
Based on 108 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium John Piper work on paper (medium (50–120 cm)) is $8,215, 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 Piper's auction record?
John Piper's auction record is $113,106, set in 2005.
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