Sidney Yates Johnson (1890–1926)
Sidney Yates Johnson is a British artist with 58 auction lots recorded since 1994, median price $350. 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 Sidney Yates Johnson sold in 2026 for $415, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 36 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Sidney Yates Johnson work is $350.
The median Sidney Yates Johnson painting sells for $283 across 37 lots.
The median Sidney Yates Johnson work on paper sells for $188 across 2 lots.
Medium (50–120 cm) Sidney Yates Johnson paintings typically sell for $205–$538 (the middle half of 22 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 | 60 | $283†‡ | $1,240 | 61.7% | 2026-07-15 |
| Works on Paper | 2 | $188‡ | $188‡ | — | 2002-07-24 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $1,240†‡ | $2,870‡ | — | 2013-09-17 |
† 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) | 12 | $122–$358†‡ | $190†‡ | $595‡ |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 22 | $205–$538†‡ | $334†‡ | $1,240 |
† 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 | 2007 | $1,240 |
| Paintings | 2011 | $862† |
| Works on Paper | 2002 | $188‡ |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Sidney Yates Johnson worth?
Across 36 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Sidney Yates Johnson work is $350. The median Sidney Yates Johnson painting sells for $283 across 37 lots. The median Sidney Yates Johnson work on paper sells for $188 across 2 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Sidney Yates Johnson paintings typically sell for $205–$538 (the middle half of 22 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 Sidney Yates Johnson painting?
Based on 37 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Sidney Yates Johnson painting is $283. 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 Sidney Yates Johnson's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Sidney Yates Johnson painting is $1,240.
What is the average price of a medium Sidney Yates Johnson painting?
Based on 22 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Sidney Yates Johnson painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $334, 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 small Sidney Yates Johnson painting?
Based on 12 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Sidney Yates Johnson painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $190, 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 Sidney Yates Johnson's auction record?
Sidney Yates Johnson's auction record is $2,870, set in 2013. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
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