> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/rashid-johnson · updated 2026-11-02

# Rashid Johnson (b. 1977)

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

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 289 auction results for Rashid Johnson at 14 houses since 2004. Over the last 24 months the median price was $53,550 including buyer’s premium (middle half $13,901–$192,783, n=74). The auction record is $3,000,000 for Surrender Painting "Sunshine" (2022, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Surrender Painting "Sunshine", 2022 | Painting | $3,000,000 | Christie's | Nov 2022 |
| 2 | Box of Rain, 2020 | Triptych | $2,712,000 | Christie's | Nov 2024 |
| 3 | Bruise Painting "Or Down You Fall", 2021 | Painting | $2,550,000 | Christie's | Nov 2021 |
| 4 | Anxious Red Painting December 18th, 2020 | Painting | $1,950,000 | Christie's | May 2021 |
| 5 | Two Standing Broken Men, 2018 | Oil paint | $1,758,000 | Sotheby's | May 2025 |
| 6 | Bruise Painting "Picture Maker", 2021 | Painting | $1,744,000 | Christie's | Nov 2023 |
| 7 | Standing Broken Men, 2020 | Oil paint | $1,724,000 | Phillips | Nov 2022 |
| 8 | Bruise Painting "U.S. Blue", 2021 | Painting | $1,502,000 | Christie's | May 2024 |
| 9 | Stardust, 2021 | Painting | $1,397,000 | Christie's | Nov 2025 |
| 10 | Anxious Red Painting September 24th, 2020 | Painting | $1,391,000 | Phillips | May 2024 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture | 44 | $276,227 |
| Paintings | 53 | $176,400 |
| Other | 121 | $94,500 |
| Prints | 47 | $13,851 |
| Works on paper | 8 | $12,243 |
| Photographs | 8 | $11,875 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 180 | $133,541 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 70 | $16,868 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 26 | $6,063 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 289 results from 14 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Rashid Johnson is an American artist with 331 auction lots recorded since 2004, median price $75,089. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Rashid Johnson sold in 2026 for $113,891, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

**3 Rashid Johnson works are coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-02).

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## What is a Rashid Johnson work worth?

Across 289 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Rashid Johnson work is $75,089.

The median Rashid Johnson painting sells for $151,200 across 73 lots.

The median Rashid Johnson print sells for $12,378 across 53 lots.

The median Rashid Johnson sculpture sells for $18,874 across 22 lots.

Large (over 120 cm) Rashid Johnson paintings typically sell for $69,300–$568,210 (the middle half of 61 sold lots).

Medium (50–120 cm) Rashid Johnson prints typically sell for $9,375–$21,863 (the middle half of 26 sold lots).

Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 61 | $12,378‡ | $132,200 | 86.9% | 2026-10-20 |
| Paintings | 75 | $151,200 | $3M | 97.3% | 2026-10-17 |
| Works on Paper | 10 | $420,350 | $630,000 | — | 2025-11-19 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 26 | $18,874‡ | $127,000 | 84.6% | 2025-09-18 |
| Photography | 16 | $11,875 | $540,300 | 87.5% | 2025-09-25 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 123 | $241,863 | $3M | — | 2026-10-17 |

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

Rashid Johnson's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (61 lots) median $12,378 with 86.9% sell-through. Paintings (75 lots) median $151,200, record $3,000,000. A typical Rashid Johnson painting sells for around 12× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 123 lots) the median is $241,863.

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 15 | $3,559–$5,867‡ | $4,380‡ | $32,760 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 26 | $9,375–$21,863 | $13,855 | $88,200 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 9 | $50,400–$61,473 | $56,338 | $132,200 |

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

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 12 | $22,784–$64,661 | $36,262 | $469,928 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 61 | $69,300–$568,210 | $201,600 | $3M |

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| large (over 120 cm) | 8 | $395,272–$513,150 | $439,250 | $630,000 |

### Sculpture & Installation

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 11 | $7,513–$23,319‡ | $14,051‡ | $33,600 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 5 | $11,250–$15,111 | $12,583 | $30,222 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 6 | $31,562–$72,938 | $45,875 | $127,000 |

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

### Photography

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 9 | $10,000–$13,860 | $10,965 | $20,000 |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2022 | $3M |
| Paintings | 2024 | $2.7M |
| Works on Paper | 2023 | $630,000 |
| Works on Paper | 2024 | $604,800 |
| Photography | 2021 | $540,300 |
| Prints & Editions | 2013 | $132,200 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2024 | $127,000 |
| Prints & Editions | 2022 | $88,200 |

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 Rashid Johnson worth?

Across 289 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Rashid Johnson work is $75,089. The median Rashid Johnson painting sells for $151,200 across 73 lots. The median Rashid Johnson print sells for $12,378 across 53 lots. The median Rashid Johnson sculpture sells for $18,874 across 22 lots. Large (over 120 cm) Rashid Johnson paintings typically sell for $69,300–$568,210 (the middle half of 61 sold lots). Medium (50–120 cm) Rashid Johnson prints typically sell for $9,375–$21,863 (the middle half of 26 sold lots). Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

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

Based on 73 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Rashid Johnson painting is $151,200.

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

The highest price recorded at auction for a Rashid Johnson painting is $3,000,000.

### What is the average price of a Rashid Johnson print?

Based on 53 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Rashid Johnson print is $12,378. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Rashid Johnson's most expensive print?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Rashid Johnson print is $132,200.

### What is the average price of a Rashid Johnson sculpture?

Based on 22 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Rashid Johnson sculpture is $18,874. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Rashid Johnson's most expensive sculpture?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Rashid Johnson sculpture is $127,000.

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

Based on 61 sold lots, the median auction price of a large Rashid Johnson painting (large (over 120 cm)) is $201,600, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

### What is the average price of a medium Rashid Johnson print?

Based on 26 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Rashid Johnson print (medium (50–120 cm)) is $13,855, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

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

Rashid Johnson's auction record is $3,000,000, set in 2022.

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Data last updated 2026-11-02. OpeningBid tracks 15,390,829 auction lots from 577 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.