Robert Johnson
What is Robert Johnson’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 122 auction results for Robert Johnson at 16 houses since 2002. Over the last 24 months the median price was $898 including buyer’s premium (middle half $443–$1,303, n=16). The auction record is $12,023 for The Old Schooner (Mary-Ann) (2009, Menzies Art Brands). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Old Schooner (Mary-Ann) | Oil on board | $12,023 | Menzies Art Brands | Sep 2009 |
| 2 | Near Cambrewarra, New South Wales, 1890 | Oil paint | $11,950 | Christie's | Apr 2005 |
| 3 | SYDNEY HARBOUR FROM NORTH HEAD, 1935 | Oil on canvas on board | $3,845 | Deutscher and Hackett | Aug 2011 |
| 4 | SYDNEY HARBOUR FROM NORTH HEAD, 1935 | Oil on canvas on board | $3,845 | Deutscher and Hackett | Aug 2011 |
| 5 | EARLY MORNING, GLENMORE | Oil on canvas on board | $3,469 | Deutscher and Hackett | May 2012 |
| 6 | NORTH OF AVALON, SYDNEY, NEW SOUTH WALES | Oil on canvas on board | $3,140 | Deutscher and Hackett | Aug 2014 |
| 7 | On Cassillis Station, 1929 | Oil on board | $2,955 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Aug 2017 |
| 8 | POHUTUKAWA TREE, NEW ZEALAND | Oil on canvas on board | $2,915 | Deutscher and Hackett | Aug 2014 |
| 9 | GUM TREE AT PALM BEACH, 1937 | Oil on canvas on board | $2,669 | Deutscher and Hackett | Apr 2014 |
| 10 | RIVER FLATS | Oil on canvas on board | $2,542 | Deutscher and Hackett | Apr 2009 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 37 | $1,421 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 12 | $1,747 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 28 | $1,265 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 122 results from 16 houses · How we compute these figures
Robert Johnson is a British (modern) artist with 157 auction lots recorded since 1998, median price $1,437. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by Robert Johnson sold in 2026 for a hammer price of $1,600 (buyer's premium not included), according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Robert Johnson on OpeningBid →What is a Robert Johnson work worth?
Across 105 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Robert Johnson work is $1,437.
The median Robert Johnson painting sells for $1,379 across 100 lots.
The median Robert Johnson work on paper sells for $204 across 4 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) Robert Johnson paintings typically sell for $744–$2,176 (the middle half of 59 sold lots).
Medium (50–120 cm) Robert Johnson paintings typically sell for $1,122–$2,154 (the middle half of 39 sold 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 | 148 | $1,379†‡ | $11,950 | 67.6% | 2026-08-24 |
| Works on Paper | 6 | $204† | $1,254† | 66.7% | 2026-05-13 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 7 | $4,412† | $12,023 | — | 2016-09-08 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 59 | $744–$2,176†‡ | $1,291†‡ | $4,950† |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 39 | $1,122–$2,154†‡ | $1,469†‡ | $11,950 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2005 | $11,950 |
| Paintings | 2016 | $4,950† |
| Works on Paper | 2011 | $1,254† |
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $272 |
† 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 Robert Johnson worth?
Across 105 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Robert Johnson work is $1,437. The median Robert Johnson painting sells for $1,379 across 100 lots. The median Robert Johnson work on paper sells for $204 across 4 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Robert Johnson paintings typically sell for $744–$2,176 (the middle half of 59 sold lots). Medium (50–120 cm) Robert Johnson paintings typically sell for $1,122–$2,154 (the middle half of 39 sold 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 Robert Johnson painting?
Based on 100 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Robert Johnson painting is $1,379. 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 Robert Johnson's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Robert Johnson painting is $11,950.
What is the average price of a small Robert Johnson painting?
Based on 59 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Robert Johnson painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $1,291, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. 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 medium Robert Johnson painting?
Based on 39 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Robert Johnson painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $1,469, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. 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 Robert Johnson's auction record?
Robert Johnson's auction record is $12,023, set in 2009.
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