William Johnson
William Johnson is an American artist with 6 auction lots recorded since 1993, median price $903. 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 William Johnson sold in 2025 for a hammer price of $5,000 (buyer's premium not included), according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View William Johnson on OpeningBid →What is a William Johnson work worth?
Across 5 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a William Johnson work is $903.
The median William Johnson photograph sells for $490 across 2 lots.
The median William Johnson painting sells for $5,250 across 2 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 | 2 | $5,250† | $5,500† | — | 2025-12-13 |
| Photography | 3 | $490‡ | $903 | 66.7% | 2026-02-12 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2022 | $5,500† |
| Paintings | 2025 | $5,000† |
| Photography | 2000 | $903 |
| Photography | 2026 | $77‡ |
† 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 William Johnson worth?
Across 5 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a William Johnson work is $903. The median William Johnson photograph sells for $490 across 2 lots. The median William Johnson painting sells for $5,250 across 2 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 William Johnson's auction record?
William Johnson's auction record is $5,500, set in 2022. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $5,500 (buyer's premium not included).
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