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# Tim Johnson (b. 1947)

## What is Tim Johnson’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 64 auction results for Tim Johnson at 6 houses since 2000. Over the last 24 months the median price was $890 including buyer’s premium (middle half $535–$2,457, n=8). The auction record is $11,950 for Shambala (2004, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

**Top auction records: paintings, drawings & sculpture**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Shambala, 1947 | Acrylic paint | $11,950 | Christie's | May 2004 |
| 2 | Uta Uta, 1947 | Acrylic paint | $8,225 | Christie's | Aug 2000 |
| 3 | PARALLEL LANDSCAPE, 1947 | Acrylic paint | $7,050 | Christie's | Apr 2001 |
| 4 | WHITE TARA, 2010 | Synthetic polymer paint on linen | $6,892 | Deutscher and Hackett | Aug 2019 |
| 5 | Cel Painting, 2006 | Oil on canvas | $5,508 | Deutscher and Hackett | Jun 2026 |
| 6 | BUDDHA AND TEMPLES, 1987 | Acrylic paint | $4,935 | Christie's | Jun 2002 |
| 7 | RED PHOENIX, 2010 | Synthetic polymer paint on linen | $4,661 | Deutscher and Hackett | May 2015 |
| 8 | Bush Food, 1947 | Acrylic on board | $4,428 | Shapiro Auctioneers | Mar 2026 |
| 9 | Female Buddha, Samaya Tara Yogini, 1947 | Acrylic paint | $3,585 | Christie's | Nov 2004 |
| 10 | KINTORE, 1947 | Painting | $3,290 | Christie's | Jun 2002 |


**Median price by medium (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 27 | $2,350 |

**Median price by size (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 7 | $5,508 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 20 | $1,771 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 64 results from 6 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Tim Johnson is an Australian artist with 81 auction lots recorded since 2000, median price $1,726. 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 Tim Johnson sold in 2026 for $5,508, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Tim Johnson work worth?

Across 58 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Tim Johnson work is $1,726.

The median Tim Johnson painting sells for $2,264 across 48 lots.

The median Tim Johnson print sells for $235 across 2 lots.

The median Tim Johnson work on paper sells for $564 across 1 lots.

Medium (50–120 cm) Tim Johnson paintings typically sell for $727–$2,398 (the middle half of 24 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 9 | $235 | $245 | 22.2% | 2025-08-20 |
| Paintings | 61 | $2,264†‡ | $11,950 | 78.7% | 2026-06-17 |
| Works on Paper | 1 | $564 | $564 | — | 2002-06-25 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 4 | $8,225† | $11,950 | — | 2019-02-26 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

Tim Johnson's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (9 lots) median $235 with 22.2% sell-through. Paintings (61 lots) median $2,264, record $11,950. A typical Tim Johnson painting sells for around 9.6× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 4 lots) the median is $8,225.

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 6 | $205–$694† | $471† | $760† |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 24 | $727–$2,398†‡ | $1,724†‡ | $8,225 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 18 | $3,016–$6,754†‡ | $5,160†‡ | $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 | 2004 | $11,950 |
| Paintings | 2000 | $8,225 |
| Works on Paper | 2002 | $564 |
| Prints & Editions | 2025 | $245 |
| Prints & Editions | 2025 | $226 |

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 Tim Johnson worth?

Across 58 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Tim Johnson work is $1,726. The median Tim Johnson painting sells for $2,264 across 48 lots. The median Tim Johnson print sells for $235 across 2 lots. The median Tim Johnson work on paper sells for $564 across 1 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Tim Johnson paintings typically sell for $727–$2,398 (the middle half of 24 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 Tim Johnson painting?

Based on 48 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Tim Johnson painting is $2,264. 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 Tim Johnson's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Tim Johnson painting is $11,950.

### What is the average price of a medium Tim Johnson painting?

Based on 24 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Tim Johnson painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $1,724, 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 large Tim Johnson painting?

Based on 18 sold lots, the median auction price of a large Tim Johnson painting (large (over 120 cm)) is $5,160, 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 Tim Johnson's auction record?

Tim Johnson's auction record is $11,950, set in 2004.

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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, “Tim Johnson auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/tim-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.