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# 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.

**1 William Johnstone work is coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-03).

- [William Johnstone on OpeningBid](https://www.openingbid.art/artist/william-johnstone-obe?ref=kg:william-johnstone-obe) — follow free in the OpeningBid app for sale alerts.

## What is a William Johnstone work 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.

## 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. The full sale history is in the OpeningBid app (free sign-up).

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

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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.