John Speede (1552–1629)
John Speede is a British artist with 22 auction lots recorded since 1999, median price $432. 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 Speede sold in 2026 for a hammer price of $683 (buyer's premium not included), according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View John Speede on OpeningBid →What is a John Speede work worth?
Across 16 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a John Speede work is $432.
The median John Speede print sells for $666 across 10 lots.
The median John Speede work on paper sells for $52 across 1 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 | 12 | $666† | $3,823 | 83.3% | 2025-10-13 |
| Works on Paper | 1 | $52 | $52 | — | 2018-06-02 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 10 | $443–$801† | $666† | $3,823 |
† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 2020 | $3,823 |
| Prints & Editions | 2024 | $1,200† |
| Works on Paper | 2018 | $52 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a John Speede worth?
Across 16 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a John Speede work is $432. The median John Speede print sells for $666 across 10 lots. The median John Speede work on paper sells for $52 across 1 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 Speede print?
Based on 10 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a John Speede print is $666. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is John Speede's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a John Speede print is $3,823.
What is the average price of a medium John Speede print?
Based on 10 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium John Speede print (medium (50–120 cm)) is $666, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is John Speede's auction record?
John Speede's auction record is $3,823, set in 2020.
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