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

# Philip Johnson (1906–2005)

Philip Johnson is an American artist with 47 auction lots recorded since 2004, median price $4,375. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by Philip Johnson sold in 2018 for $17,500, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Philip Johnson work worth?

Across 27 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Philip Johnson work is $4,375.

The median Philip Johnson work on paper sells for $3,438 across 2 lots.

The median Philip Johnson sculpture sells for $8,330 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 | 17 | $3,438 | $4,375 | 11.8% | 2011-03-31 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 5 | $8,330 | $8,400 | 40% | 2005-09-25 |

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2005 | $8,400 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2004 | $8,260 |
| Works on Paper | 2011 | $4,375 |
| Works on Paper | 2009 | $2,500 |

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 Philip Johnson worth?

Across 27 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Philip Johnson work is $4,375. The median Philip Johnson work on paper sells for $3,438 across 2 lots. The median Philip Johnson sculpture sells for $8,330 across 2 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is the average price of a Philip Johnson work on paper?

Based on 2 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Philip Johnson work on paper is $3,438.

### What is Philip Johnson's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Philip Johnson work on paper is $4,375.

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

Philip Johnson's auction record is $17,500, set in 2018.

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Data last updated 2026-11-01. OpeningBid tracks 15,222,099 auction lots from 571 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

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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.