John White (1688–1789)
John White is a British (modern) artist with 35 auction lots recorded since 1996, median price $1,491. 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 White sold in 2022 for $6,264, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View John White on OpeningBid →What is a John White work worth?
Across 26 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a John White work is $1,491.
The median John White work on paper sells for $1,196 across 19 lots.
The median John White painting sells for $1,103 across 6 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 | 1 | — | — | 0% | — |
| Paintings | 7 | $1,103†‡ | $8,000† | 85.7% | 2025-10-30 |
| Works on Paper | 28 | $1,196†‡ | $6,264 | 67.9% | 2022-05-18 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Price by size
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 16 | $351–$1,660†‡ | $1,282†‡ | $6,264 |
† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 1996 | $8,000† |
| Works on Paper | 2022 | $6,264 |
| Works on Paper | 2001 | $3,389 |
| Paintings | 2014 | $1,866 |
† 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 White worth?
Across 26 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a John White work is $1,491. The median John White work on paper sells for $1,196 across 19 lots. The median John White painting sells for $1,103 across 6 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 White work on paper?
Based on 19 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a John White work on paper is $1,196. 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 White's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a John White work on paper is $6,264.
What is the average price of a small John White work on paper?
Based on 16 sold lots, the median auction price of a small John White work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $1,282, 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 White's auction record?
John White's auction record is $8,000, set in 1996. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $8,000 (buyer's premium not included).
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