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

# 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.

## 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. The full sale history is in the OpeningBid app (free sign-up).

## 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).

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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, “Mama Johnson auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/mama-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.