Richard Johnson (b. 1942)
Richard Johnson is an American artist with 37 auction lots recorded since 2014, median price $868. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.
A work by Richard Johnson sold in 2026 for $3,072, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Richard Johnson on OpeningBid →What is a Richard Johnson work worth?
Across 26 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Richard Johnson work is $868.
The median Richard Johnson painting sells for $1,700 across 15 lots.
The median Richard Johnson work on paper sells for $632 across 8 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 19 | $1,700† | $3,400† | 78.9% | 2026-06-09 |
| Works on Paper | 15 | $632† | $1,625† | 53.3% | 2024-08-29 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 5 | $352–$937† | $480† | $2,196 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 8 | $1,688–$2,976† | $1,856† | $3,400† |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2022 | $3,400† |
| Paintings | 2026 | $3,072 |
| Works on Paper | 2018 | $1,625† |
| Works on Paper | 2023 | $800† |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Richard Johnson worth?
Across 26 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Richard Johnson work is $868. The median Richard Johnson painting sells for $1,700 across 15 lots. The median Richard Johnson work on paper sells for $632 across 8 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is the average price of a Richard Johnson painting?
Based on 15 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Richard Johnson painting is $1,700. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Richard Johnson's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Richard Johnson painting is $3,400. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $3,400 (buyer's premium not included).
What is the average price of a Richard Johnson work on paper?
Based on 8 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Richard Johnson work on paper is $632. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Richard Johnson's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Richard Johnson work on paper is $1,625. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $1,625 (buyer's premium not included).
What is Richard Johnson's auction record?
Richard Johnson's auction record is $3,400, set in 2022. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $3,400 (buyer's premium not included).
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