Mama Johnson (1918–2011)
Mama Johnson is an American artist with 5 auction lots recorded since 2020, median price $450. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.
A work by Mama Johnson sold in 2021 for a hammer price of $450 (buyer's premium not included), according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Mama Johnson on OpeningBid →What is a Mama Johnson work worth?
Across 3 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Mama Johnson work is $450.
The median Mama Johnson work on paper sells for $300 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 4 | $300† | $450† | 50% | 2021-04-29 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2021 | $450† |
| Works on Paper | 2020 | $150† |
† 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 Mama Johnson worth?
Across 3 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Mama Johnson work is $450. The median Mama Johnson work on paper sells for $300 across 2 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Mama Johnson's auction record?
Mama Johnson's auction record is $450, set in 2021. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $450 (buyer's premium not included).
See the full Mama Johnson record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
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