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# John Sloan (1871–1951)

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

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 559 auction results for John Sloan at 26 houses since 1989. Over the last 24 months the median price was $1,226 including buyer’s premium (middle half $861–$1,946, n=35). The auction record is $607,500 for Corpus Christi Procession (2016, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Corpus Christi Procession, 1925 | Oil paint | $607,500 | Christie's | Nov 2016 |
| 2 | Cornelia Street, 1920 | Oil paint | $567,000 | Christie's | Apr 2023 |
| 3 | Sally and Paul, Reds and Greens, 1917 | Oil paint | $289,000 | Christie's | Nov 2007 |
| 4 | Buses in the Square, 1925 | Oil paint | $280,000 | Christie's | May 2022 |
| 5 | A Gloucester Day, 1915 | Oil paint | $228,000 | Christie's | May 2006 |
| 6 | Carol with Red Curls, 1913 | Oil paint | $133,000 | Christie's | Nov 2007 |
| 7 | Burro with Load of Wood, Arroyo, 1926 | Burro with Load of Wood, Arroyo | $107,950 | Christie's | Jan 2026 |
| 8 | Bridle Path, 1909 | Oil paint | $87,500 | Christie's | Nov 2015 |
| 9 | Bench on the Palisades, 1871 | Oil paint | $83,650 | Christie's | Dec 2002 |
| 10 | The Mountains, September, 1871 | Oil paint | $68,500 | Christie's | Nov 1999 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 54 | $30,225 |
| Works on paper | 15 | $2,640 |
| Prints | 433 | $1,320 |
| Other | 10 | $975 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 46 | $30,810 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 435 | $1,440 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 559 results from 26 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


John Sloan is an American artist with 683 auction lots recorded since 1989, median price $1,435. 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 Sloan sold in 2026 for $7,740, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

**2 John Sloan works are coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-02).

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## What is a John Sloan work worth?

Across 556 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a John Sloan work is $1,435.

The median John Sloan print sells for $1,200 across 473 lots.

The median John Sloan painting sells for $27,500 across 55 lots.

The median John Sloan work on paper sells for $2,620 across 14 lots.

Small (under 50 cm) John Sloan prints typically sell for $800–$2,282 (the middle half of 440 sold lots).

Medium (50–120 cm) John Sloan paintings typically sell for $16,550–$52,500 (the middle half of 42 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 | 524 | $1,200†‡ | $11,250 | 90.3% | 2026-10-29 |
| Paintings | 59 | $27,500†‡ | $607,500 | 93.2% | 2026-01-23 |
| Works on Paper | 18 | $2,620† | $12,500 | 77.8% | 2026-04-17 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 28 | $51,450 | $607,500 | — | 2026-01-23 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

John Sloan's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (524 lots) median $1,200 with 90.3% sell-through. Paintings (59 lots) median $27,500, record $607,500. A typical John Sloan painting sells for around 23× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 28 lots) the median is $51,450.

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 440 | $800–$2,282†‡ | $1,250†‡ | $11,250 |

† 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) | 9 | $9,375–$43,000 | $10,625 | $87,500 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 42 | $16,550–$52,500†‡ | $31,785†‡ | $607,500 |

† 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) | 11 | $1,662–$3,315† | $2,600† | $5,400 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2016 | $607,500 |
| Paintings | 2023 | $567,000 |
| Works on Paper | 2011 | $12,500 |
| Prints & Editions | 2022 | $11,250 |
| Prints & Editions | 2022 | $10,000 |
| Works on Paper | 2004 | $5,400 |

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 Sloan worth?

Across 556 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a John Sloan work is $1,435. The median John Sloan print sells for $1,200 across 473 lots. The median John Sloan painting sells for $27,500 across 55 lots. The median John Sloan work on paper sells for $2,620 across 14 lots. Small (under 50 cm) John Sloan prints typically sell for $800–$2,282 (the middle half of 440 sold lots). Medium (50–120 cm) John Sloan paintings typically sell for $16,550–$52,500 (the middle half of 42 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 Sloan print?

Based on 473 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a John Sloan print is $1,200. 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 Sloan's most expensive print?

The highest price recorded at auction for a John Sloan print is $11,250.

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

Based on 55 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a John Sloan painting is $27,500. 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 Sloan's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a John Sloan painting is $607,500.

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

Based on 14 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a John Sloan work on paper is $2,620. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is John Sloan's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a John Sloan work on paper is $12,500.

### What is the average price of a small John Sloan print?

Based on 440 sold lots, the median auction price of a small John Sloan print (small (under 50 cm)) is $1,250, 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 Sloan painting?

Based on 42 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium John Sloan painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $31,785, 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 Sloan's auction record?

John Sloan's auction record is $607,500, set in 2016.

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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 Sloan auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/john-sloan (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.