William Johnstone (1897–1981)
William Johnstone is a British artist with 16 auction lots recorded since 1998, median price $5,751. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.
A work by William Johnstone sold in 2011 for $9,068, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 11 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a William Johnstone work is $5,751.
The median William Johnstone painting sells for $5,751 across 7 lots.
The median William Johnstone work on paper sells for $165 across 3 lots.
The median William Johnstone sculpture sells for $5,991 across 1 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 9 | $5,751 | $11,467 | 77.8% | 2026-10-22 |
| Works on Paper | 4 | $165† | $165† | 75% | 2023-08-08 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 1 | $5,991 | $5,991 | — | 2007-06-27 |
| Photography | 1 | $13† | $13† | — | 2023-07-18 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2007 | $11,467 |
| Paintings | 2007 | $11,467 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2007 | $5,991 |
| Works on Paper | 2023 | $165† |
| Photography | 2023 | $13† |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a William Johnstone worth?
Across 11 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a William Johnstone work is $5,751. The median William Johnstone painting sells for $5,751 across 7 lots. The median William Johnstone work on paper sells for $165 across 3 lots. The median William Johnstone sculpture sells for $5,991 across 1 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is William Johnstone's auction record?
William Johnstone's auction record is $11,467, set in 2007.
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