John Speed (1552–1629)
John Speed is a British (modern) artist with 83 auction lots recorded since 1997, median price $898. 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 Speed sold in 2026 for $976, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View John Speed on OpeningBid →What is a John Speed work worth?
Across 75 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a John Speed work is $898.
The median John Speed print sells for $1,430 across 47 lots.
The median John Speed work on paper sells for $1,223 across 4 lots.
Medium (50–120 cm) John Speed prints typically sell for $545–$3,451 (the middle half of 40 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 | 52 | $1,430†‡ | $9,000 | 90.4% | 2026-09-23 |
| Works on Paper | 4 | $1,223‡ | $3,466 | — | 2022-05-30 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 5 | $8,125† | $25,994 | — | 2025-10-14 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 40 | $545–$3,451†‡ | $1,538†‡ | $9,000 |
† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 2008 | $9,000 |
| Prints & Editions | 2018 | $8,125 |
| Works on Paper | 2009 | $3,466 |
| Works on Paper | 2014 | $1,250 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a John Speed worth?
Across 75 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a John Speed work is $898. The median John Speed print sells for $1,430 across 47 lots. The median John Speed work on paper sells for $1,223 across 4 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) John Speed prints typically sell for $545–$3,451 (the middle half of 40 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 Speed print?
Based on 47 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a John Speed print is $1,430. 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 Speed's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a John Speed print is $9,000.
What is the average price of a medium John Speed print?
Based on 40 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium John Speed print (medium (50–120 cm)) is $1,538, 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 Speed's auction record?
John Speed's auction record is $25,994, set in 2025.
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