Jonathan Green (b. 1870)
What is Jonathan Green’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 65 auction results for Jonathan Green at 16 houses since 2008. Over the last 24 months the median price was $3,200 including buyer’s premium (middle half $1,536–$5,000, n=9). The auction record is $31,200 for Three Vessels (2012, Swann Auction Galleries). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Three Vessels, 1955 | Oil on canvas | $31,200 | Swann Auction Galleries | Feb 2012 |
| 2 | Lady Sun Bathers, 1955 | Acrylic on masonite board | $22,500 | Swann Auction Galleries | Oct 2022 |
| 3 | Soft Quilts, 1955 | Oil on linen canvas | $16,250 | Swann Auction Galleries | Dec 2020 |
| 4 | Purple Blanket, 2007 | Oil on canvas | $13,860 | Sotheby's | Mar 2021 |
| 5 | Wading in the Surf, 1955 | Acrylic on masonite board | $13,750 | Swann Auction Galleries | Sep 2015 |
| 6 | Untitled (Group of Women in Sunday Best), 1955 | Acrylic on cotton canvas | $11,875 | Swann Auction Galleries | Oct 2014 |
| 7 | The Bathers, 1986 | Oil on artist board | $11,850 | Skinner (Bonhams Skinner) | May 2008 |
| 8 | The Bathers, from Gullah Life Reflections, 1986 | Oil on artist board | $11,850 | Skinner (Bonhams Skinner) | May 2008 |
| 9 | The Blues, 1997 | Oil on cotton canvas | $11,430 | Swann Auction Galleries | Oct 2026 |
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Reception, 1955 | Lithograph on Arches paper | $11,875 | Swann Auction Galleries | Apr 2025 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 26 | $10,073 |
| Prints | 25 | $4,400 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 25 | $6,250 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 26 | $5,000 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 65 results from 16 houses · How we compute these figures
Jonathan Green is an American artist with 72 auction lots recorded since 2008, median price $5,000. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.
A work by Jonathan Green sold in 2026 for $11,430, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Jonathan Green on OpeningBid →What is a Jonathan Green work worth?
Across 63 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Jonathan Green work is $5,000.
The median Jonathan Green print sells for $4,500 across 29 lots.
The median Jonathan Green painting sells for $10,938 across 28 lots.
The median Jonathan Green work on paper sells for $2,919 across 2 lots.
Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
Price breakdown by category
| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 31 | $4,500† | $11,875 | 93.5% | 2026-10-01 |
| Paintings | 30 | $10,938† | $51,000† | 93.3% | 2026-10-01 |
| Works on Paper | 5 | $2,919 | $3,000 | 40% | 2023-06-13 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 4 | $26,850† | $51,000† | — | 2025-03-12 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Jonathan Green's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (31 lots) median $4,500 with 93.5% sell-through. Paintings (30 lots) median $10,938, record $51,000. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $51,000 (buyer's premium not included). A typical Jonathan Green painting sells for around 2.4× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 4 lots) the median is $26,850.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 10 | $4,024–$5,860† | $5,000† | $8,750 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 19 | $2,750–$5,156† | $4,500† | $11,875 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 15 | $1,892–$11,550 | $10,073 | $13,750 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 10 | $8,590–$17,562† | $12,645† | $31,200 |
† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2025 | $51,000† |
| Paintings | 2012 | $31,200 |
| Prints & Editions | 2025 | $11,875 |
| Prints & Editions | 2021 | $8,750 |
| Works on Paper | 2014 | $3,000 |
| Works on Paper | 2023 | $2,838 |
† 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 Jonathan Green worth?
Across 63 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Jonathan Green work is $5,000. The median Jonathan Green print sells for $4,500 across 29 lots. The median Jonathan Green painting sells for $10,938 across 28 lots. The median Jonathan Green work on paper sells for $2,919 across 2 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is the average price of a Jonathan Green print?
Based on 29 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Jonathan Green print is $4,500. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Jonathan Green's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Jonathan Green print is $11,875.
What is the average price of a Jonathan Green painting?
Based on 28 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Jonathan Green painting is $10,938. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Jonathan Green's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Jonathan Green painting is $51,000. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $51,000 (buyer's premium not included).
What is the average price of a medium Jonathan Green print?
Based on 19 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Jonathan Green print (medium (50–120 cm)) is $4,500, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is the average price of a small Jonathan Green painting?
Based on 15 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Jonathan Green painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $10,073, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
What is Jonathan Green's auction record?
Jonathan Green's auction record is $51,000, set in 2025. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $51,000 (buyer's premium not included).
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