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# 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.

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

- [John Speed on OpeningBid](https://www.openingbid.art/artist/john-speed?ref=kg:john-speed) — follow free in the OpeningBid app for sale alerts.

## 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. The full sale history is in the OpeningBid app (free sign-up).

## 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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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 Speed auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/john-speed-3 (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.