Jasper Johns Works on Paper: Auction Prices

American · 1930–2009

ArtSell has recorded 21 auction results for Jasper Johns works on paper between 2010 and 2025, of which 17 sold (81% sell-through). Prices realised range from $2,560 to $975,000, with a median of $31,875 across 17 priced sales (USD at the sale-date rate). The highest recorded price is $975,000 for “0 through 9” at Phillips in 2017.

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1. 
   TIN GAL, 1976

   Drawing · Paper

   27¾ h x 19⅞ w in (70 x 50 cm)

   Rago Auctions · Dec 10, 2025 · Lot 164
   $6,350≈ £4,771≈ €5,458Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $5,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗
2. 
   The Explorer, 1996

   Acrylic · Paper

   41 3/8 x 29 1/2 in (105.1 x 74.9 cm)

   Bonhams · Nov 20, 2025 · Lot 236
   $34,560≈ £26,458≈ €30,016Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $20,000–30,000View at Bonhams ↗
3. 
   Untitled #9 (Dark Face), 1958

   Gouache · Paper

   19 x 24 1/8 in. (48.3 x 61.3 cm)

   Phillips · Jul 16, 2025 · Lot 118
   Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $10,000–15,000View at Phillips ↗
4. 
   Dagwood Bumstead, 1996

   Acrylic · Paper

   41 1/4 x 29 1/2 in. (104.8 x 74.9 cm)

   Phillips · May 14, 2025 · Lot 149
   $30,480≈ £22,873≈ €27,180Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $25,000–35,000View at Phillips ↗
5. 
   Dreaming of her Shadow Lover, 1989

   Acrylic · Paper

   44 3/8 x 30 1/8 in. (112.7 x 76.5 cm)

   Phillips · Nov 20, 2024 · Lot 198
   Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $30,000–50,000View at Phillips ↗
6. 
   Who do you think you're kidding?, 1989

   Acrylic · Paper

   44 3/8 x 30 1/8 in. (112.7 x 76.5 cm)

   Phillips · Nov 20, 2024 · Lot 197
   Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $30,000–50,000View at Phillips ↗
7. 
   Baselitz Man, 1990

   Acrylic · Paper

   42 1/8 x 30 in. (107 x 76.2 cm)

   Phillips · Nov 20, 2024 · Lot 196
   $30,480≈ £24,063≈ €28,858Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $30,000–50,000View at Phillips ↗
8. 
   Bathers, 1984

   Watercolor · Paper

   30 h x 22¼ w in (76 x 57 cm)

   Rago Auctions · Sep 27, 2024 · Lot 234
   $15,120≈ £11,293≈ €13,551Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $8,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗
9. 
   Untitled #9 (Dark Face), 1958

   Gouache · Paper

   19 x 24 1/8 in. (48.3 x 61.3 cm)

   Phillips · Sep 25, 2024 · Lot 108
   Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $20,000–30,000View at Phillips ↗
10. 
    The Critic Sees, from Ten from Leo Castelli (U.L.A.E. 39), 1967

    Mixed media · Paper · ed. 1/200

    I. 3 5/8 x 6 3/8 in. (9.2 x 16.2 cm) S. 23 7/8 x 19 7/8 in. (60.6 x 50.5 cm)

    Phillips · Oct 24, 2023 · Lot 321
    $5,080≈ £4,158≈ €4,778Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $4,000–6,000View at Phillips ↗
11. 
    Sumi Painting, circa 1958

    Gouache · Paper

    27 x 53 in.

    Bonhams · Sep 15, 2023 · Lot 2026
    $2,560≈ £2,063≈ €2,402Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–3,000View at Bonhams ↗
12. 
    Love Hate Relationship, 1989

    Acrylic · Paper

    42 1/2 x 30 in. (108 x 76.2 cm)

    Phillips · Nov 16, 2022 · Lot 157
    $50,400≈ £42,346≈ €48,406Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $30,000–40,000View at Phillips ↗
13. 
    Crocodile in the Sewer

    Oil · Paper

    41 1/2 x 29 1/2 in. (105.4 x 74.9 cm)

    Phillips · May 19, 2022 · Lot 142
    $52,920≈ £42,602≈ €50,280Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $25,000–35,000View at Phillips ↗
14. 
    Mom, 1982

    Drawing · Paper

    83 h x 29¾ w in (211 x 76 cm)

    Wright · Jul 9, 2020 · Lot 106
    $62,500≈ £49,403≈ €55,105Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $30,000–View at Wright ↗
15. 
    The Monkey Wrench, 1993

    Acrylic · Paper

    41 1/2 x 59 in. (105.4 x 149.9 cm)

    Phillips · Jul 2, 2020 · Lot 215
    $50,000≈ £39,971≈ €44,303Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $35,000–50,000View at Phillips ↗
16. 
    Popeye and Other Negroes in a Bar Fight, 1991

    Acrylic · Paper

    40 3/4 x 26 1/8 in. (103.5 x 66.4 cm.)

    Phillips · Nov 13, 2019 · Lot 459
    $43,750≈ £34,092≈ €39,751Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $40,000–60,000View at Phillips ↗
17. 
    Untitled (Red, Yellow, Blue), 1998

    Acrylic · Paper

    image 3 1/4 x 7 1/4 in. (8.3 x 18.4 cm.) sheet 9 5/8 x 12 1/2 in. (24.4 x 31.8 cm.)

    Phillips · Nov 14, 2018 · Lot 223
    $212,500≈ £163,751≈ €188,120Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $80,000–120,000View at Phillips ↗
18. 
    0 through 9, 1979

    Drawing

    image 10 1/2 x 8 3/4 in. (26.7 x 22.2 cm.) sheet 16 3/8 x 13 7/8 in. (41.6 x 35.2 cm.)

    Phillips · Nov 16, 2017 · Lot 26
    $975,000≈ £738,692≈ €828,307Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $800,000–1,200,000View at Phillips ↗
19. 
    Detectives Report: Unsolved Mystery, 1990

    Acrylic · Paper

    S. 42 x 29 7/8 in. (106.7 x 75.9 cm)

    Phillips · Apr 21, 2015 · Lot 3
    $18,750≈ £12,594≈ €17,523Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $6,000–8,000View at Phillips ↗
20. 
    The Critic Sees (from Ten from Leo Castelli), 1967

    embossed paper and acetate · Paper

    23¾ h x 19¾ w in (60 x 50 cm)

    Wright · Sep 15, 2011 · Lot 228
    $4,063≈ £2,571≈ €2,945Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $3,000–View at Wright ↗
21. 
    He Was Called the Buffalo's Brother, 1989

    Oil · Paper

    44 h x 30 w in (112 x 76 cm)

    Wright · Sep 14, 2010 · Lot 297
    $31,875≈ £20,695≈ €24,805Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $6,000–View at Wright ↗

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