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

# 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.

## 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. The full sale history is in the OpeningBid app (free sign-up).

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

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Richard Johnson auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/richard-johnson (updated 2026-11-02).

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.