> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/john-piper-british · updated 2026-11-01

# John Piper, British (1903–1992)

## What is John Piper, British’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 21 auction results for John Piper, British at 1 houses since 2007. Over the last 24 months the median price was $457 including buyer’s premium (middle half $398–$750, n=7). The auction record is $5,367 for THE CAMARGUE (2018, Waddingtons). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

**Top auction records: paintings, drawings & sculpture**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | THE CAMARGUE | Watercolour with ink and pencil heightened with pastel | $5,367 | Waddingtons | Dec 2018 |

**Top auction records: prints & editions**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | FOUNTAINS ABBEY, YORKSHIRE, 1983, 1983 | Screenprint in colours on Arches paper signed and numbered 33 | $1,194 | Waddingtons | Oct 2025 |
| 2 | Dinton Folly, 1983 | Silkscreen | $1,117 | Waddingtons | Oct 2010 |
| 3 | TICKENCOTE (9 TICKENCOTE, RUTLAND: THE NORMAN CHANCEL ARCH), 1964 | Lithograph on wove paper | $1,008 | Waddingtons | Nov 2020 |
| 4 | CAERNARVON CASTLE II, 1971 | Silkscreen on wove paper | $954 | Waddingtons | Mar 2022 |
| 5 | BUCKDEN IN A STORM, 1977 | Screenprint in colours on Arches paper signed and numbered 61 | $770 | Waddingtons | May 2025 |
| 6 | KING'S COLLEGE, CAMBRIDGE, FROM TRINITY, 1953, 1953 | Lithograph in colours on wove paper signed and editioned "Ar | $729 | Waddingtons | Jul 2025 |
| 7 | LLAN-Y-BLODWELL, SHROPSHIRE: MID 19TH CENTURY FURNISHING AND PAINTING, 1964 | Lithograph in colours on wove paper signed and numbered 17/7 | $457 | Waddingtons | Apr 2026 |
| 8 | Foliate Head, 1976 | Lithograph on Arches paper | $454 | Waddingtons | Aug 2020 |
| 9 | KILPECK, HEREFORDSHIRE: THE NORMAN SOUTH DOOR, 1964, 1964 | Lithograph in colours on wove paper signed and numbered 17/7 | $402 | Waddingtons | Apr 2026 |

**Median price by medium (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Prints | 11 | $729 |

**Median price by size (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 11 | $770 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 21 results from 1 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


John Piper, British is a British artist with 21 auction lots recorded since 2007, median price $729.

A work by John Piper, British sold in 2025 for $1,194, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a John Piper, British work worth?

Across 21 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a John Piper, British work is $729.

The median John Piper, British print sells for $593 across 18 lots.

The median John Piper, British photograph sells for $954 across 2 lots.

The median John Piper, British work on paper sells for $5,367 across 1 lots.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 18 | $593 | $1,194 | — | 2026-04-30 |
| Works on Paper | 1 | $5,367 | $5,367 | — | 2018-12-06 |
| Photography | 2 | $954 | $954 | — | 2022-03-24 |

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 9 | $402–$1,008 | $729 | $1,194 |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2018 | $5,367 |
| Prints & Editions | 2025 | $1,194 |
| Prints & Editions | 2010 | $1,117 |
| Photography | 2022 | $954 |

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 Piper, British worth?

Across 21 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a John Piper, British work is $729. The median John Piper, British print sells for $593 across 18 lots. The median John Piper, British photograph sells for $954 across 2 lots. The median John Piper, British work on paper sells for $5,367 across 1 lots.

### What is the average price of a John Piper, British print?

Based on 18 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a John Piper, British print is $593.

### What is John Piper, British's most expensive print?

The highest price recorded at auction for a John Piper, British print is $1,194.

### What is John Piper, British's auction record?

John Piper, British's auction record is $5,367, set in 2018.

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Data last updated 2026-11-01. OpeningBid tracks 15,222,099 auction lots from 571 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

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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.