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Lester Johnson Paintings: Auction Prices

American · 1919–2010

ArtSell has recorded 14 auction results for Lester Johnson paintings between 2005 and 2025, of which 12 sold (86% sell-through). Prices realised range from $850 to $6,000, with a median of $3,525 across 12 priced sales (USD at the sale-date rate). The highest recorded price is $6,000 for “Untitled” at DuMouchelles in 2025.

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  1. Lester Johnson, Untitled, 1970-1975, Oil on Canvas
    Untitled, 1970-1975
    Oil · Canvas
    H 40" W 30"
    DuMouchelles · · Lot 1131
    $6,000≈ £4,466≈ €5,137HammerSign up free to seeEst. $4,000–6,000View at DuMouchelles ↗
  2. Lester Johnson, Head Facing West, 1962, oil on board
    Head Facing West, 1962
    Oil · Board
    16 h x 20 w in (41 x 51 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 148
    $2,112≈ £1,570≈ €1,815Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  3. Lester Johnson, Still Life in Milford #4, 1965, Oil on canvas
    Still Life in Milford #4, 1965
    Oil · Canvas
    40 1/8" x 31 15/16"
    Barridoff Auctions · · Lot 164
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $2,500–3,500View at Barridoff Auctions ↗
  4. Lester Johnson, Head, 1964, oil on board
    Head, 1964
    Oil · Board
    36⅛ h x 24 w in (92 x 61 cm)
    Wright · · Lot 344
    $4,032≈ £3,329≈ €3,825Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,000–View at Wright ↗
  5. Lester Johnson, Green Still Life, c. 1960, oil on canvas
    Green Still Life, c. 1960
    Oil · Canvas
    24¼ h x 20¼ w in (62 x 51 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 211
    $1,625≈ £1,345≈ €1,558Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  6. Lester Johnson, Three Men with Hats Walking #2, 1968, oil on canvas
    Three Men with Hats Walking #2, 1968
    Oil · Canvas
    80 x 68 1/2 in. (203.2 x 174 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 129
    $4,000≈ £3,117≈ €3,416Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $4,000–6,000View at Phillips ↗
  7. Lester Johnson, Portrait, Oil on Canvas
    Portrait
    Oil · Canvas
    16" high x 20" wide
    Clarke Auction Gallery · · Lot 115
    $3,600≈ £2,795≈ €3,031HammerSign up free to seeEst. $1,000–1,500View at Clarke Auction Gallery ↗
  8. Lester Johnson, Untitled (Head), c. 1959, Oil on canvas board
    Untitled (Head), c. 1959
    Oil · Canvas
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 78
    $2,250≈ £1,729≈ €2,077Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  9. Lester Johnson, Lovers, 1961, Oil on canvas
    Lovers, 1961
    Oil · Canvas
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 77
    $2,500≈ £1,921≈ €2,307Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $3,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  10. Lester Johnson, Two Heads, 1964, oil on canvas
    Two Heads, 1964
    Oil · Canvas
    16 h x 20¼ w in (41 x 51 cm)
    Wright · · Lot 211
    $4,688≈ £3,613≈ €4,046Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $3,000–View at Wright ↗
  11. Lester Johnson, The Dance, Oil on Canvas "The Dance"
    The Dance
    Oil · Canvas
    26.5" high x 20" wide
    Clarke Auction Gallery · · Lot 52
    $850≈ £653≈ €760HammerSign up free to seeEst. $800–1,200View at Clarke Auction Gallery ↗
  12. Lester Johnson, Silver Beach 2, 1972, oil on canvas
    Silver Beach 2, 1972
    Oil · Canvas
    68 x 68 in. (172.7 x 172.7 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 227
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $10,000–15,000View at Phillips ↗
  13. Lester Johnson, Top Hats, 1961, oil on canvas
    Top Hats, 1961
    Oil · Canvas
    36 x 36in.
    Bonhams · · Lot 7033
    $4,000≈ £2,649≈ €3,094Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $4,000–6,000View at Bonhams ↗
  14. Lester Johnson, Three Comrades, Oil on canvas abstract scene shows three figures in black outline against a mustard brown background
    Three Comrades
    Oil · Canvas
    16” x 20”
    James D. Julia · · Lot 664
    $3,450≈ £1,818≈ €2,665Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $4,500–5,500View at James D. Julia ↗

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