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# Lester Johnson (1919–2010)

Lester Johnson is an American artist with 11 auction lots recorded since 1992, median price $800.

A work by Lester Johnson sold in 2017 for $4,500, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Lester Johnson work worth?

Across 7 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Lester Johnson work is $800.

The median Lester Johnson print sells for $850 across 3 lots.

The median Lester Johnson work on paper sells for $800 across 1 lots.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 4 | $850 | $1,000 | 75% | 2008-03-06 |
| Paintings | 1 | — | — | 0% | — |
| Works on Paper | 2 | $800 | $800 | 50% | 2004-11-19 |

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 2008 | $1,000 |
| Prints & Editions | 2005 | $850 |
| Works on Paper | 2004 | $800 |

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 Johnson worth?

Across 7 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Lester Johnson work is $800. The median Lester Johnson print sells for $850 across 3 lots. The median Lester Johnson work on paper sells for $800 across 1 lots.

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

Lester Johnson's auction record is $4,500, set in 2017.

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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, “Lester Johnson auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/lester-johnson-2 (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.