> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/larry-johnson · updated 2026-11-01

# Larry Johnson (b. 1959)

Larry Johnson is an American artist with 24 auction lots recorded since 1999, median price $4,765. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by Larry Johnson sold in 2021 for $11,875, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Larry Johnson work worth?

Across 18 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Larry Johnson work is $4,765.

The median Larry Johnson photograph sells for $5,700 across 11 lots.

The median Larry Johnson work on paper sells for $1,080 across 3 lots.

The median Larry Johnson print sells for $4,455 across 3 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 | 3 | $4,455† | $6,875 | — | 2019-08-23 |
| Paintings | 1 | $3,000 | $3,000 | — | 2022-12-15 |
| Works on Paper | 3 | $1,080† | $1,250† | — | 2025-06-27 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 1 | $2,057 | $2,057 | — | 1999-12-08 |
| Photography | 14 | $5,700 | $35,000 | 78.6% | 2025-05-28 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

Larry Johnson's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (3 lots) median $4,455. Paintings (1 lots) median $3,000, record $3,000.

## Price by size

### Photography

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 6 | $4,706–$14,219 | $8,788 | $35,000 |

Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Photography | 2014 | $35,000 |
| Photography | 2016 | $15,000 |
| Prints & Editions | 2016 | $6,875 |
| Prints & Editions | 1999 | $4,455 |
| Paintings | 2022 | $3,000 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 1999 | $2,057 |
| Works on Paper | 2021 | $1,250† |
| Works on Paper | 2010 | $1,080 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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 Larry Johnson worth?

Across 18 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Larry Johnson work is $4,765. The median Larry Johnson photograph sells for $5,700 across 11 lots. The median Larry Johnson work on paper sells for $1,080 across 3 lots. The median Larry Johnson print sells for $4,455 across 3 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is the average price of a Larry Johnson photograph?

Based on 11 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Larry Johnson photograph is $5,700.

### What is Larry Johnson's most expensive photograph?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Larry Johnson photograph is $35,000.

### What is Larry Johnson's auction record?

Larry Johnson's auction record is $35,000, set in 2014.

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Data last updated 2026-11-01. OpeningBid tracks 15,222,099 auction lots from 571 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Larry Johnson auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/larry-johnson (updated 2026-11-01).

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.