Nevill Johnson (1911–1999)
What is Nevill Johnson’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 52 auction results for Nevill Johnson at 5 houses since 2009. Over the last 24 months the median price was $717 including buyer’s premium (middle half $258–$2,437, n=5). The auction record is $15,297 for Europe 1945 (2023, Sotheby's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Europe 1945, 1945 | Oil paint | $15,297 | Sotheby's | May 2023 |
| 2 | Kilkeel, 1946 | Oil on canvas | $9,839 | James Adam Salesrooms | Dec 2020 |
| 3 | BREAKFAST AT WILBY, 1977 | Acrylic on board | $7,167 | deVeres Art Auctions | Nov 2022 |
| 4 | The Bird | Oil on board | $6,116 | James Adam Salesrooms | Dec 2013 |
| 5 | Still Life, 1957 | Oil on board | $5,575 | James Adam Salesrooms | Sep 2018 |
| 6 | Still Life, 1957 | Oil on board | $5,575 | James Adam Salesrooms | Sep 2018 |
| 7 | Baigneur | Acrylic on canvas | $4,786 | James Adam Salesrooms | Mar 2019 |
| 8 | Bird, 1957 | Oil on board | $4,013 | James Adam Salesrooms | May 2026 |
| 9 | Orpheus, 1978 | Acrylic on paper | $3,910 | James Adam Salesrooms | Mar 2016 |
| 10 | Figure with Dog, 1977 | Oil on paper | $2,958 | James Adam Salesrooms | Apr 2015 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 14 | $2,552 |
| Other | 14 | $990 |
| Works on paper | 11 | $398 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 14 | $1,294 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 25 | $717 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 52 results from 5 houses · How we compute these figures
Nevill Johnson is a British (modern) artist with 96 auction lots recorded since 2009, median price $1,475. 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 Nevill Johnson sold in 2026 for $4,013, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Nevill Johnson on OpeningBid →What is a Nevill Johnson work worth?
Across 49 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Nevill Johnson work is $1,475.
The median Nevill Johnson painting sells for $2,422 across 21 lots.
The median Nevill Johnson work on paper sells for $413 across 14 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 32 | $2,422†‡ | $15,297 | 65.6% | 2026-05-27 |
| Works on Paper | 26 | $413 | $2,437 | 53.8% | 2025-11-04 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 1 | — | — | 0% | — |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $15,297† | $23,417† | — | 2023-05-10 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 9 | $717–$4,013 | $2,422 | $15,297 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 12 | $117–$5,119†‡ | $2,058†‡ | $9,839 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 12 | $280–$883 | $401 | $2,437 |
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2023 | $15,297 |
| Paintings | 2020 | $9,839 |
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $2,437 |
| Works on Paper | 2021 | $2,331 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Nevill Johnson worth?
Across 49 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Nevill Johnson work is $1,475. The median Nevill Johnson painting sells for $2,422 across 21 lots. The median Nevill Johnson work on paper sells for $413 across 14 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 Nevill Johnson painting?
Based on 21 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Nevill Johnson painting is $2,422. 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 Nevill Johnson's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Nevill Johnson painting is $15,297.
What is the average price of a Nevill Johnson work on paper?
Based on 14 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Nevill Johnson work on paper is $413.
What is Nevill Johnson's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Nevill Johnson work on paper is $2,437.
What is the average price of a medium Nevill Johnson painting?
Based on 12 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Nevill Johnson painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $2,058, 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 the average price of a small Nevill Johnson work on paper?
Based on 12 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Nevill Johnson work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $401, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
What is Nevill Johnson's auction record?
Nevill Johnson's auction record is $23,417, set in 2019. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $23,417 (buyer's premium not included).
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