> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/john-piper · updated 2026-11-02

# John Piper (1903–1992)

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

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 1,325 auction results for John Piper at 45 houses since 1993. Over the last 24 months the median price was $1,128 including buyer’s premium (middle half $568–$3,728, n=110). The auction record is $645,950 for Painting 1935 (2013, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Painting 1935, 1903 | Painting | $645,950 | Christie's | Nov 2013 |
| 2 | Abstract Painting, 1903 | Oil paint | $546,836 | Christie's | Nov 2015 |
| 3 | Painting | Oil on canvas laid on board | $430,328 | Sotheby's | May 2011 |
| 4 | Forms on Dark Blue, 1903 | Painting | $404,607 | Bonhams | Jun 2024 |
| 5 | Binham Priory, Norfolk, 1903 | Oil paint | $268,450 | Christie's | Nov 2006 |
| 6 | Portland Stone Perspective, 1954 | Oil paint | $178,282 | Christie's | Nov 2013 |
| 7 | Holkham, Norfolk, 1903 | Oil paint | $169,667 | Christie's | Nov 2006 |
| 8 | Field Walls, Connemara | Oil on canvas | $154,946 | Sotheby's | Jun 2021 |
| 9 | Harlaxton Manor, Lincolnshire, 1977 | Crayon, oil and mixed media on canvas | $154,946 | Sotheby's | Jun 2021 |
| 10 | Portland Stones, 1954 | Watercolour, gouache, ink, and collage on three sheets of paper | $154,946 | Sotheby's | Jun 2021 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 83 | $20,896 |
| Works on paper | 263 | $8,478 |
| Other | 69 | $3,042 |
| Prints | 641 | $1,283 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 55 | $4,774 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 183 | $4,066 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 795 | $1,670 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 1,325 results from 45 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


John Piper is a British (modern) artist with 1,502 auction lots recorded since 1993, median price $1,701. 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 $8,478, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a John Piper work worth?

Across 1,294 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a John Piper work is $1,701.

The median John Piper print sells for $1,204 across 804 lots.

The median John Piper work on paper sells for $9,314 across 228 lots.

The median John Piper painting sells for $10,909 across 147 lots.

Medium (50–120 cm) John Piper prints typically sell for $820–$1,770 (the middle half of 703 sold lots).

Medium (50–120 cm) John Piper work on papers typically sell for $6,823–$18,669 (the middle half of 142 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 | 887 | $1,204†‡ | $23,876 | 90.6% | 2026-06-09 |
| Paintings | 163 | $10,909‡ | $645,950 | 90.2% | 2026-03-19 |
| Works on Paper | 253 | $9,314†‡ | $118,837 | 90.1% | 2026-10-15 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 5 | $3,060 | $17,820 | — | 2013-03-21 |
| Photography | 7 | $1,060‡ | $1,554‡ | 28.6% | 2024-10-22 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 65 | $49,129 | $645,950 | — | 2026-03-19 |

† 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 (887 lots) median $1,204 with 90.6% sell-through. Paintings (163 lots) median $10,909, record $645,950. A typical John Piper painting sells for around 9.1× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 65 lots) the median is $49,129.

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 67 | $543–$1,729†‡ | $1,080†‡ | $17,343‡ |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 703 | $820–$1,770†‡ | $1,204†‡ | $23,876 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 17 | $1,629–$4,081‡ | $2,955‡ | $9,310 |

† 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) | 44 | $4,720–$12,506‡ | $7,833‡ | $546,836 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 81 | $6,572–$26,552‡ | $10,755‡ | $645,950 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 18 | $17,628–$124,865 | $28,736 | $404,607 |

‡ 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) | 76 | $3,255–$9,256†‡ | $6,113†‡ | $83,794 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 142 | $6,823–$18,669†‡ | $12,058†‡ | $118,837 |

† 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 | 2013 | $645,950 |
| Paintings | 2015 | $546,836 |
| Works on Paper | 2011 | $118,837 |
| Works on Paper | 2011 | $83,794 |
| Prints & Editions | 2016 | $23,876 |
| Prints & Editions | 2009 | $22,014 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2010 | $17,820 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2010 | $5,964 |

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 worth?

Across 1,294 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a John Piper work is $1,701. The median John Piper print sells for $1,204 across 804 lots. The median John Piper work on paper sells for $9,314 across 228 lots. The median John Piper painting sells for $10,909 across 147 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) John Piper prints typically sell for $820–$1,770 (the middle half of 703 sold lots). Medium (50–120 cm) John Piper work on papers typically sell for $6,823–$18,669 (the middle half of 142 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 804 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a John Piper print is $1,204. 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 $23,876.

### What is the average price of a John Piper work on paper?

Based on 228 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a John Piper work on paper is $9,314. 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 $118,837.

### What is the average price of a John Piper painting?

Based on 147 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a John Piper painting is $10,909. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is John Piper's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a John Piper painting is $645,950.

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

Based on 703 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium John Piper print (medium (50–120 cm)) is $1,204, 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 142 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium John Piper work on paper (medium (50–120 cm)) is $12,058, 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 $645,950, set in 2013.

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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 Piper auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/john-piper (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.