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Eastman Johnson Oil Paintings: Auction Prices

1824–1906

Eastman Johnson oil paintings have appeared at auction 19 times in ArtSell’s records between 2008 and 2026; 17 sold, a sell-through rate of 89%. Half of the priced sales fell between $4.8kSign up free to see and $85kSign up free to see, with a median of $8kSign up free to see. The highest recorded price is $423kSign up free to see for Indian Family at Bonhams in May 2013. Sales were recorded mainly at Bonhams (6), Brunk Auctions (6) and James D. Julia (2).

$422,500≈ £279,764≈ €326,936Sign uprecord price · incl. premiumIndian FamilyBonhams19auction results2008–2026years recorded89%sold$8kSign up free to seemedian price

Eastman Johnson oil paintings: key figures

Auction results
19
Sold rate
89%
Active at auction
2008–2026
Median price
$8kSign up free to see
Record price
$423kSign up free to see Indian Family, Bonhams, May 2013

Top auction houses: Bonhams (6), Brunk Auctions (6), James D. Julia (2)

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  1. Dutch Interior, Dongen, Province in Holland, c. 1853
    Oil · Paper
    11-1/4 x 15-1/2 in.
    Brunk Auctions · · Lot 147
    $4,750≈ £3,578≈ €4,163HammerSign up free to seeEst. $5,000–7,000View at Brunk Auctions ↗
  2. The Cradle Song by Eastman Johnson, c. 1866, Oil on canvas laid to panel, sold Jan 2026
    The Cradle Song, c. 1866
    Oil · Canvas
    20" x 25"
    Barridoff Auctions · · Lot 89
    $5,500≈ £4,066≈ €4,684HammerSign up free to seeEst. $4,000–6,000View at Barridoff Auctions ↗
  3. Gathering Wild Flowers
    Oil · Board
    14 x 11 in
    Helmuth Stone Gallery · · Lot 55
    $4,095≈ £3,038≈ €3,517$3,250 + $845 premiumSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–4,000View at Helmuth Stone Gallery ↗
  4. Stampeding Bull in a Landscape by Eastman Johnson, Oil on canvas, offered Oct 2025
    Stampeding Bull in a Landscape
    Oil · Canvas
    38 x 49 in
    Nadeau's Auction Gallery · · Lot 209
    Result not publishedEst. $500–1,000View at Nadeau's Auction Gallery ↗
  5. Portrait of May Valentina Stern Harlow (Narcissa) by Eastman Johnson, 1886, oil on wood panel, sold Sep 2025
    Portrait of May Valentina Stern Harlow (Narcissa), 1886
    Oil · Panel
    19 x 16 in. (48.3 x 40.6 cm.)
    Abell Auction Company · · Lot 103
    $5,000≈ £3,744≈ €4,284Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $5,000–7,000View at Abell Auction Company ↗
  6. Young Girl Reading at a Table by Eastman Johnson, Oil on canvas, sold Aug 2025
    Young Girl Reading at a Table
    Oil · Canvas
    15" x 12"
    Barridoff Auctions · · Lot 238
    $7,000≈ £5,164≈ €5,989HammerSign up free to seeEst. $6,000–8,000View at Barridoff Auctions ↗
  7. Child and Lamb by Eastman Johnson, 1875, oil on board, sold Aug 2024
    Child and Lamb, 1875
    Oil · Board
    5 1/2 x 6 1/2 in. (14 x 16.5 cm.)
    Bonhams · · Lot 46
    $108,450≈ £85,421≈ €99,222Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $3,000–5,000View at Bonhams ↗
  8. Self-Portrait, c. 1890-99
    Oil · Board
    29-3/4 x 22-3/4 in.
    Brunk Auctions · · Lot 997
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $20,000–30,000View at Brunk Auctions ↗
  9. Studio Interior, Nantucket, c. 1870-80
    Oil · Canvas
    22 x 16 in.
    Brunk Auctions · · Lot 996
    $8,000≈ £6,063≈ €7,271HammerSign up free to seeEst. $15,000–20,000View at Brunk Auctions ↗
  10. Confidence and Admiration 1859, A study from Negro Life at the South, (Old Kentucky Home)
    Oil · Canvas
    14 x 12 in.
    Brunk Auctions · · Lot 96
    $85,000≈ £66,261≈ €71,706HammerSign up free to seeEst. $150,000–250,000View at Brunk Auctions ↗
  11. Portrait of Morris K. Jesup
    Oil · Canvas
    41 x 30 in.
    Brunk Auctions · · Lot 985
    $4,500≈ £3,613≈ €4,056HammerSign up free to seeEst. $4,000–6,000View at Brunk Auctions ↗
  12. Portrait of Nora
    Oil · Board
    22 x 18 in.
    Brunk Auctions · · Lot 984
    $8,500≈ £6,825≈ €7,660HammerSign up free to seeEst. $5,000–7,000View at Brunk Auctions ↗
  13. Portrait of Young Man with Beard by Eastman Johnson, Oil on canvas, sold Jul 2018
    Portrait of Young Man with Beard
    Oil · Canvas
    11 1/4 in. x 9 1/4 in
    Sloans & Kenyon · · Lot 1527
    $1,200≈ £920≈ €1,028HammerSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–3,000View at Sloans & Kenyon ↗
  14. Crossing a Stream (Pig-a-Back) by Eastman Johnson, oil on board, sold May 2017
    Crossing a Stream (Pig-a-Back)
    Oil · Board
    21 1/8 x 17in
    Bonhams · · Lot 63
    $118,750≈ £91,600≈ €106,093Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $100,000–150,000View at Bonhams ↗
  15. Girl and Pet Doll by Eastman Johnson, Oil on board, offered Feb 2017
    Girl and Pet Doll
    Oil · Board
    22" x 10-1/2". Overall 29-1/2" x 18-1/2"
    James D. Julia · · Lot 1152
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $30,000–50,000View at James D. Julia ↗
  16. Portrait of a Girl in Winter Coat bears signature, Oil on board, 23 1/2 x 19 inches by Eastman Johnson, oil on panel, sold Sep 2016
    Portrait of a Girl in Winter Coat bears signature, Oil on board, 23 1/2 x 19 inchesManner of the artist
    Oil · Panel
    23 1/2 x 19 in.
    Bonhams · · Lot 3000
    $1,250≈ £967≈ €1,110Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $600–800View at Bonhams ↗
  17. Portrait of a Woman by Eastman Johnson, oil on canvas, sold Dec 2013
    Portrait of a Woman
    Oil · Canvas
    46 x 28in
    Bonhams · · Lot 48
    $25,000≈ £15,266≈ €18,393Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $25,000–35,000View at Bonhams ↗
  18. Gathering Wild Flowers by Eastman Johnson, Oil on Board, sold Aug 2013
    Gathering Wild Flowers
    Oil · Board
    14 x 11 in
    James D. Julia · · Lot 1179
    $4,147≈ £2,647≈ €3,097Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $6,000–9,000View at James D. Julia ↗
  19. Indian Family by Eastman Johnson, circa 1856-57, oil on canvas, sold May 2013
    Indian Family, circa 1856-57
    Oil · Canvas
    19 1/8 x 22 3/4in
    Bonhams · · Lot 14
    $422,500≈ £279,764≈ €326,936Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $400,000–600,000View at Bonhams ↗
  20. Portrait of a young man by Eastman Johnson, oil on canvas, sold Nov 2012
    Portrait of a young man
    Oil · Canvas
    24 3/4 x 22 1/2in
    Bonhams · · Lot 39
    $10,000≈ £6,259≈ €7,757Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $8,000–12,000View at Bonhams ↗
  21. Reading Boy by Eastman Johnson, 1863, oil on board, sold Dec 2008
    Reading Boy, 1863
    Oil · Board
    10 1/4 x 9in
    Bonhams · · Lot 114
    $132,000≈ £89,382≈ €104,571Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $125,000–175,000View at Bonhams ↗

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