Raymond Jonson (1891–1982)
What is Raymond Jonson’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 32 auction results for Raymond Jonson at 9 houses since 1989. Over the last 24 months the median price was $6,400 including buyer’s premium (middle half $4,000–$17,320, n=6). The auction record is $97,567 for Dragonfly Fantasy, Fifth Fantasy (2005, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dragonfly Fantasy, Fifth Fantasy, 1919 | Oil on canvas | $97,567 | Christie's | Sep 2005 |
| 2 | COMPOSITION FIVE - - WIND, 1925 | Oil on canvas | $70,400 | Skinner (Bonhams Skinner) | Sep 1989 |
| 3 | Oil No. 10, 1891 | Oil No. 10 | $67,000 | Christie's | Nov 2007 |
| 4 | Oil No. 3, 1938 | Oil on canvas | $64,944 | Christie's | Mar 2007 |
| 5 | View from Santa Fe, 1922, 1922 | Oil on panel | $30,750 | Santa Fe Art Auction | Nov 2024 |
| 6 | Watercolor No. 23, 1943 | Watercolor and pencil on board | $30,153 | Christie's | Mar 2007 |
| 7 | Oil #4-1942, 1942 | Painting | $25,960 | Wright | Nov 2003 |
| 8 | Oil No.7 - 1941, 1941 | Painting | $23,000 | Wright | May 2002 |
| 9 | Abstract Three, 1929 | Oil on canvas | $20,320 | Christie's | Apr 2026 |
| 10 | Polymer No. 7, 1958 | Painting | $19,125 | Bonhams | Feb 2023 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 16 | $19,723 |
| Works on paper | 7 | $8,320 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 22 | $11,875 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 32 results from 9 houses · How we compute these figures
Raymond Jonson is an American artist with 38 auction lots recorded since 1989, median price $10,000. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.
A work by Raymond Jonson sold in 2026 for $20,320, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 31 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Raymond Jonson work is $10,000.
The median Raymond Jonson painting sells for $19,125 across 17 lots.
The median Raymond Jonson work on paper sells for $3,840 across 7 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 | 19 | $19,125† | $97,567 | 89.5% | 2026-05-27 |
| Works on Paper | 7 | $3,840 | $30,152 | — | 2026-03-10 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 15 | $9,668–$57,771† | $20,320† | $97,567 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 5 | $3,840–$11,250 | $8,320 | $30,152 |
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2005 | $97,567 |
| Paintings | 1989 | $70,400 |
| Works on Paper | 2007 | $30,152 |
| Works on Paper | 2018 | $11,250 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Raymond Jonson worth?
Across 31 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Raymond Jonson work is $10,000. The median Raymond Jonson painting sells for $19,125 across 17 lots. The median Raymond Jonson work on paper sells for $3,840 across 7 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 Raymond Jonson painting?
Based on 17 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Raymond Jonson painting is $19,125. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Raymond Jonson's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Raymond Jonson painting is $97,567.
What is the average price of a medium Raymond Jonson painting?
Based on 15 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Raymond Jonson painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $20,320, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Raymond Jonson's auction record?
Raymond Jonson's auction record is $97,567, set in 2005.
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