> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/thomas-johnson · updated 2026-11-01

# Thomas Johnson (1714–1778)

Thomas Johnson is a British (modern) artist with 19 auction lots recorded since 1999, median price $1,364. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Thomas Johnson sold in 2024 for $33,600, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Thomas Johnson work worth?

Across 16 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Thomas Johnson work is $1,364.

The median Thomas Johnson sculpture sells for $993 across 3 lots.

The median Thomas Johnson print sells for $148 across 2 lots.

The median Thomas Johnson work on paper sells for $1,734 across 1 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 2 | $148 | $246 | — | 2026-03-19 |
| Paintings | 1 | $2,350 | $2,350 | — | 2003-07-19 |
| Works on Paper | 1 | $1,734 | $1,734 | — | 2016-12-07 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 3 | $993† | $11,842† | — | 2024-01-25 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

Thomas Johnson's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (2 lots) median $148. Paintings (1 lots) median $2,350, record $2,350. A typical Thomas Johnson painting sells for around 16× the price of a typical print.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2018 | $11,842† |
| Paintings | 2003 | $2,350 |
| Works on Paper | 2016 | $1,734 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2024 | $993 |
| Prints & Editions | 2010 | $246 |
| Prints & Editions | 2026 | $50 |

† 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 Thomas Johnson worth?

Across 16 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Thomas Johnson work is $1,364. The median Thomas Johnson sculpture sells for $993 across 3 lots. The median Thomas Johnson print sells for $148 across 2 lots. The median Thomas Johnson work on paper sells for $1,734 across 1 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 Thomas Johnson's auction record?

Thomas Johnson's auction record is $81,250, set in 2018.

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Data last updated 2026-11-01. OpeningBid tracks 15,222,099 auction lots from 571 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

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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.