> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/matthew-johnson · updated 2026-11-03

# Matthew Johnson (b. 1963)

## What is Matthew Johnson’s work worth? {#value}

As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 65 auction results for Matthew Johnson at 5 houses since 2004. Over the last 24 months the median price was $1,759 including buyer’s premium (middle half $1,176–$2,457, n=23). The auction record is $6,011 for Dusk Marine II (2024, Lawsons Auctioneers). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dusk Marine II | Oil on linen | $6,011 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Mar 2024 |
| 2 | Marine (Atomos), 2010 | Oil on linen | $5,500 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Apr 2025 |
| 3 | Pastoral III, 2005 | Oil on linen | $4,501 | Shapiro Auctioneers | Sep 2025 |
| 4 | Syzygy II, 2002 | Oil on linen | $3,861 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Jul 2025 |
| 5 | Lunch Garden 1, 2001 | Oil on linen | $3,733 | Lawsons Auctioneers | May 2017 |
| 6 | Untitled, 2009 | Oil on linen | $3,722 | Shapiro Auctioneers | Jul 2024 |
| 7 | Untitled V | Oil on canvas | $3,543 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Aug 2024 |
| 8 | Pastoral III, 2005 | Oil on linen | $3,352 | Shapiro Auctioneers | Feb 2026 |
| 9 | Passage (Dawn), 2008 | Oil on canvas | $3,044 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Apr 2024 |
| 10 | Field IV, 2011 | Oil on linen | $2,876 | Shapiro Auctioneers | Jul 2024 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 36 | $2,478 |
| Works on paper | 5 | $267 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 12 | $3,633 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 26 | $1,898 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 5 | $143 |

Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 65 results from 5 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Matthew Johnson is an Australia artist with 110 auction lots recorded since 2004, median price $2,465. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Matthew Johnson sold in 2026 for $2,531, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Matthew Johnson work worth?

Across 62 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Matthew Johnson work is $2,465.

The median Matthew Johnson painting sells for $2,531 across 55 lots.

The median Matthew Johnson print sells for $143 across 3 lots.

The median Matthew Johnson work on paper sells for $278 across 3 lots.

Medium (50–120 cm) Matthew Johnson paintings typically sell for $1,740–$2,487 (the middle half of 33 sold lots).

Large (over 120 cm) Matthew Johnson paintings typically sell for $3,400–$5,923 (the middle half of 22 sold lots).

Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 7 | $143 | $653 | 42.9% | 2026-06-03 |
| Paintings | 94 | $2,531†‡ | $9,563† | 58.5% | 2026-09-14 |
| Works on Paper | 3 | $278 | $630 | — | 2026-05-06 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 4 | $8,685† | $9,563† | — | 2018-05-17 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

Matthew Johnson's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (7 lots) median $143 with 42.9% sell-through. Paintings (94 lots) median $2,531, record $9,563. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $9,563 (buyer's premium not included). A typical Matthew Johnson painting sells for around 18× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 4 lots) the median is $8,685.

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 33 | $1,740–$2,487† | $1,966† | $3,313† |
| large (over 120 cm) | 22 | $3,400–$5,923†‡ | $4,096†‡ | $9,563† |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2018 | $9,563† |
| Paintings | 2004 | $8,962 |
| Prints & Editions | 2024 | $653 |
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $630 |
| Works on Paper | 2014 | $278 |
| Prints & Editions | 2026 | $143 |

† 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 Matthew Johnson worth?

Across 62 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Matthew Johnson work is $2,465. The median Matthew Johnson painting sells for $2,531 across 55 lots. The median Matthew Johnson print sells for $143 across 3 lots. The median Matthew Johnson work on paper sells for $278 across 3 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Matthew Johnson paintings typically sell for $1,740–$2,487 (the middle half of 33 sold lots). Large (over 120 cm) Matthew Johnson paintings typically sell for $3,400–$5,923 (the middle half of 22 sold lots). Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.

### What is the average price of a Matthew Johnson painting?

Based on 55 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Matthew Johnson painting is $2,531. Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.

### What is Matthew Johnson's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Matthew Johnson painting is $9,563. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $9,563 (buyer's premium not included).

### What is the average price of a medium Matthew Johnson painting?

Based on 33 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Matthew Johnson painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $1,966, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is the average price of a large Matthew Johnson painting?

Based on 22 sold lots, the median auction price of a large Matthew Johnson painting (large (over 120 cm)) is $4,096, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.

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

Matthew Johnson's auction record is $9,563, set in 2018. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $9,563 (buyer's premium not included).

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

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Matthew Johnson auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/matthew-johnson (updated 2026-11-03).

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.