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# Walt Johnston (1932–2018)

Walt Johnston is an American artist with 6 auction lots recorded since 2017, median price $1,250.

A work by Walt Johnston sold in 2026 for $2,460, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Walt Johnston work worth?

Across 4 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Walt Johnston work is $1,250.

The median Walt Johnston painting sells for $1,250 across 1 lots.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 1 | $1,250 | $1,250 | — | 2017-07-08 |

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2017 | $1,250 |

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 Walt Johnston worth?

Across 4 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Walt Johnston work is $1,250. The median Walt Johnston painting sells for $1,250 across 1 lots.

### What is Walt Johnston's auction record?

Walt Johnston's auction record is $2,460, set in 2026.

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Data last updated 2026-11-03. OpeningBid tracks 15,596,131 auction lots from 579 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Walt Johnston auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/walt-johnston (updated 2026-11-03).

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.