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# Lester F. Johnson (1919–2010)

## What is Lester F. Johnson’s work worth? {#value}

As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 34 auction results for Lester F. Johnson at 10 houses since 2000. Over the last 24 months the median price was $2,112 including buyer’s premium (middle half $1,397–$6,375, n=5). The auction record is $18,750 for Cityscape #1 (2013, Bonhams). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

**Top auction records: paintings, drawings & sculpture**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cityscape #1, 1986 | Painting | $18,750 | Bonhams | May 2013 |
| 2 | Bathers in Milford #2, 1965 | Oil paint | $16,450 | Christie's | Feb 2002 |
| 3 | Five Men Passing By (Green), 1970, 1970 | — | $9,600 | Freeman's Hindman | Oct 2026 |
| 4 | Summer Group, Walking #8, 1984 | Painting | $6,375 | Bonhams | Feb 2025 |
| 5 | City Scene, 1919 | Oil paint | $5,875 | Christie's | Nov 2000 |
| 6 | Interior with a man [orange and brown], 1958 | Oil on canvas | $5,000 | Christie's | Mar 2006 |
| 7 | Man with Plant (Blue), 1957 | Oil paint | $4,700 | Christie's | Nov 2000 |
| 8 | Two Heads, 1964 | Painting | $4,688 | Wright | Jul 2018 |
| 9 | Three Heads, 1961 | Paper | $4,410 | Wright | Apr 2023 |
| 10 | Head, 1962 | Wool | $4,375 | Rago Arts | Nov 2016 |


**Median price by medium (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 16 | $4,204 |
| Works on paper | 5 | $2,125 |
| Prints | 9 | $356 |

**Median price by size (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 5 | $5,000 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 6 | $2,188 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 21 | $892 |

Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 34 results from 10 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Lester F. Johnson is an American artist with 49 auction lots recorded since 2000, median price $2,112.

A work by Lester F. Johnson sold in 2026 for $9,600, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Lester F. Johnson work worth?

Across 33 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Lester F. Johnson work is $2,112.

The median Lester F. Johnson painting sells for $4,204 across 16 lots.

The median Lester F. Johnson print sells for $356 across 9 lots.

The median Lester F. Johnson work on paper sells for $1,965 across 5 lots.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 11 | $356 | $892 | 81.8% | 2021-08-12 |
| Paintings | 18 | $4,204 | $18,750 | 88.9% | 2025-08-21 |
| Works on Paper | 5 | $1,965 | $3,835 | — | 2025-11-20 |

Lester F. Johnson's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (11 lots) median $356 with 81.8% sell-through. Paintings (18 lots) median $4,204, record $18,750. A typical Lester F. Johnson painting sells for around 12× the price of a typical print.

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 9 | $98–$415 | $356 | $892 |

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 9 | $2,112–$4,688 | $3,290 | $6,375 |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2013 | $18,750 |
| Paintings | 2002 | $16,450 |
| Works on Paper | 2003 | $3,835 |
| Works on Paper | 2020 | $2,125 |
| Prints & Editions | 2020 | $892 |
| Prints & Editions | 2011 | $652 |

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 Lester F. Johnson worth?

Across 33 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Lester F. Johnson work is $2,112. The median Lester F. Johnson painting sells for $4,204 across 16 lots. The median Lester F. Johnson print sells for $356 across 9 lots. The median Lester F. Johnson work on paper sells for $1,965 across 5 lots.

### What is the average price of a Lester F. Johnson painting?

Based on 16 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Lester F. Johnson painting is $4,204.

### What is Lester F. Johnson's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Lester F. Johnson painting is $18,750.

### What is the average price of a Lester F. Johnson print?

Based on 9 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Lester F. Johnson print is $356.

### What is Lester F. Johnson's most expensive print?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Lester F. Johnson print is $892.

### What is Lester F. Johnson's auction record?

Lester F. Johnson's auction record is $18,750, set in 2013.

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Data last updated 2026-11-03. OpeningBid tracks 15,596,131 auction lots from 579 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

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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.