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Cletus Johnson

American · b. 1941 · Sculptor

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17auction results2019–2026years recorded100%sold (17)$2.8kSign up free to seemedian price

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  1. Cletus Johnson, Illuminated, SculptureIlluminatedPalm Beach Modern Auctions · $6,080≈ £4,941≈ €5,681Sign up to see
  2. Cletus Johnson, Illuminated, SculptureIlluminatedPalm Beach Modern Auctions · $5,440≈ £4,421≈ €5,083Sign up to see
  3. Cletus Johnson, Two works: (i) Oasis ; (ii) Oasis with an Urn, 1992, painted wood construction with light bulbsTwo works: (i) Oasis ; (ii) Oasis with an UrnPhillips · $5,080≈ £4,011≈ €4,742Sign up to see

Cletus Johnson’s highest prices recorded at auction, ranked in US dollars at each sale-date exchange rate and shown in the currency of the sale (with the buyer’s premium where the house publishes it).

ArtSell has recorded 17 auction results for Cletus Johnson between 2019 and 2026, of which 17 sold (100%). Recorded sale prices range from $504Sign up free to see to $6.1kSign up free to see. The highest price recorded is $6.1kSign up free to see for Illuminated at Palm Beach Modern Auctions in November 2023. The most common medium is sculpture (7 lots). Most results come from Palm Beach Modern Auctions (6), Rago Auctions (4) and Wright (3).

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  1. Cletus Johnson, Aspect of Diana, 1975–1978, painted wood, acrylic, lightbulbs, dial and wire
    Aspect of Diana, 1975–1978
    Acrylic · Panel
    25 7/8 x 19 5/8 x 11 3/4 in. (65.7 x 49.8 x 29.8 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 64
    $2,580≈ £1,913≈ €2,191Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–3,000View at Phillips ↗
  2. Cletus Johnson, Ariadne, 1988, mixed media construction lightbox
    Ariadne, 1988
    Mixed media
    31½ h x 25½ w x 7½ d in (80 x 65 x 19 cm)
    Wright · · Lot 128
    $3,302≈ £2,666≈ €3,198Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,500–View at Wright ↗
  3. Cletus Johnson, Rebus, shadow box assemblage, painted wood, lighting, glass
    Rebus
    Mixed media · Panel
    24¾ h x 19¼ w x 12 d in (63 x 49 x 30 cm)
    Wright · · Lot 130
    $1,584≈ £1,279≈ €1,534Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,500–View at Wright ↗
  4. Cletus Johnson, Wagner's Oasis, 1979, mixed media, electric lights on dimmer switches
    Wagner's Oasis, 1979
    Mixed media
    49¼ h x 37 w x 11¾ d in (125 x 94 x 30 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 202
    $2,016≈ £1,506≈ €1,807Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  5. Cletus Johnson, Wagner's Oasis (First Sketch), 1979, graphite on paper
    Wagner's Oasis (First Sketch), 1979
    Drawing · Paper
    13⅞ h x 11 w in (35 x 28 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 203
    $504≈ £376≈ €452Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $800–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  6. Cletus Johnson, A Pantry Theater for Joseph Cornell, 1975, mixed media
    A Pantry Theater for Joseph Cornell, 1975
    Mixed media
    26⅞ h x 19⅝ w x 8 d in (68 x 50 x 20 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 204
    $1,638≈ £1,223≈ €1,468Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  7. Cletus Johnson, Two works: (i) Oasis ; (ii) Oasis with an Urn, 1992, painted wood construction with light bulbs
    Two works: (i) Oasis ; (ii) Oasis with an Urn, 1992
    painted wood construction with light bulbs · Panel
    each 21 1/2 x 17 1/2 x 6 in. (54.6 x 44.5 x 15.2 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 54
    $5,080≈ £4,011≈ €4,742Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $5,000–7,000View at Phillips ↗
  8. Cletus Johnson, Cave of the Stars IV, 1984, painted wood, museum board, clear and frosted plastic, filigree and electrical components in artist's shadowbox
    Cave of the Stars IV, 1984
    painted wood, museum board, clear and frosted plastic, filigree and electrical components in artist's shadowbox · Panel
    24½ h x 33¼ w x 11½ d in (62 x 84 x 29 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 259
    $4,788≈ £3,797≈ €4,427Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  9. Cletus Johnson, Illuminated, Sculpture
    Illuminated
    Sculpture
    Palm Beach Modern Auctions · · Lot 410
    $2,816≈ £2,239≈ €2,615Price realizedSign up free to seeView at Palm Beach Modern Auctions ↗
  10. Cletus Johnson, Illuminated, Sculpture
    Illuminated
    Sculpture
    Palm Beach Modern Auctions · · Lot 411
    $3,456≈ £2,747≈ €3,210Price realizedSign up free to seeView at Palm Beach Modern Auctions ↗

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Cletus Johnson: quick facts

What is the highest price paid for a work by Cletus Johnson at auction?

$6,080Sign up free to see, for Illuminated at Palm Beach Modern Auctions (November 2023) — the highest price in ArtSell’s records.

What is a typical auction price for Cletus Johnson?

The median sale price is $2.8kSign up free to see across 17 priced sales. Prices vary by medium, size and date — see the price chart & statistics.

How many works by Cletus Johnson have sold at auction?

17 of 17 recorded lots sold between 2019 and 2026.

Which auction houses sell Cletus Johnson?

Palm Beach Modern Auctions, Rago Auctions and Wright account for the most recorded results. Palm Beach Modern Auctions · Rago Auctions · Wright

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