John Webber (1751–1793)
John Webber is a British (modern) artist with 28 auction lots recorded since 2007, median price $2,100. 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 Webber sold in 2024 for $48,000, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View John Webber on OpeningBid →What is a John Webber work worth?
Across 22 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a John Webber work is $2,100.
The median John Webber print sells for $125 across 14 lots.
The median John Webber work on paper sells for $6,167 across 7 lots.
The median John Webber painting sells for $144,587 across 3 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 | 18 | $125†‡ | $4,582 | 77.8% | 2026-04-02 |
| Paintings | 3 | $144,587 | $185,702 | — | 2019-10-29 |
| Works on Paper | 7 | $6,167‡ | $301,959 | — | 2024-02-01 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $185,702 | $301,959 | — | 2019-10-29 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
John Webber's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (18 lots) median $125 with 77.8% sell-through. Paintings (3 lots) median $144,587, record $185,702. A typical John Webber painting sells for around 1,153× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 3 lots) the median is $185,702.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 12 | $74–$157†‡ | $100†‡ | $499 |
† 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) | 6 | $6,167–$18,029‡ | $6,167‡ | $48,000 |
‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2017 | $301,959 |
| Paintings | 2016 | $185,702 |
| Paintings | 2019 | $144,587 |
| Works on Paper | 2024 | $48,000 |
| Prints & Editions | 2021 | $4,582 |
| Prints & Editions | 2021 | $2,863 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a John Webber worth?
Across 22 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a John Webber work is $2,100. The median John Webber print sells for $125 across 14 lots. The median John Webber work on paper sells for $6,167 across 7 lots. The median John Webber painting sells for $144,587 across 3 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 Webber print?
Based on 14 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a John Webber print is $125. 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 Webber's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a John Webber print is $4,582.
What is the average price of a small John Webber print?
Based on 12 sold lots, the median auction price of a small John Webber print (small (under 50 cm)) is $100, 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 Webber's auction record?
John Webber's auction record is $301,959, set in 2017.
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