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

# William H. Johnson (1901–1970)

William H. Johnson is an American artist with 30 auction lots recorded since 2002, median price $46,065. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by William H. Johnson sold in 2025 for $63,500, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a William H. Johnson work worth?

Across 20 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a William H. Johnson work is $46,065.

The median William H. Johnson print sells for $75,000 across 11 lots.

The median William H. Johnson work on paper sells for $5,938 across 5 lots.

The median William H. Johnson painting sells for $48,125 across 4 lots.

Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 15 | $75,000† | $125,000 | 73.3% | 2025-10-07 |
| Paintings | 4 | $48,125† | $68,750† | — | 2022-11-19 |
| Works on Paper | 5 | $5,938† | $32,500† | — | 2022-11-19 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 4 | $118,750 | $125,000 | — | 2019-10-08 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

William H. Johnson's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (15 lots) median $75,000 with 73.3% sell-through. Paintings (4 lots) median $48,125, record $68,750. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $68,750 (buyer's premium not included). At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 4 lots) the median is $118,750.

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 9 | $30,000–$118,750† | $63,500† | $125,000 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 2019 | $125,000 |
| Prints & Editions | 2019 | $118,750 |
| Paintings | 2022 | $68,750† |
| Paintings | 2008 | $60,000 |
| Works on Paper | 2022 | $32,500† |
| Works on Paper | 2014 | $8,750 |

† 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 William H. Johnson worth?

Across 20 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a William H. Johnson work is $46,065. The median William H. Johnson print sells for $75,000 across 11 lots. The median William H. Johnson work on paper sells for $5,938 across 5 lots. The median William H. Johnson painting sells for $48,125 across 4 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is the average price of a William H. Johnson print?

Based on 11 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a William H. Johnson print is $75,000. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is William H. Johnson's most expensive print?

The highest price recorded at auction for a William H. Johnson print is $125,000.

### What is William H. Johnson's auction record?

William H. Johnson's auction record is $125,000, set in 2019.

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

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “William H. Johnson auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/william-h-johnson (updated 2026-11-01).

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.