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Matt Johnson

American · b. 1978 · Sculptor

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10auction results2016–2026years recorded70%sold (7)$2kSign up free to seemedian price

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  1. Matt Johnson, Object of Antiquity (Aphrodite), 2010, bronzeObject of Antiquity (Aphrodite)Phillips · $28,380≈ £21,005≈ €24,749Sign up to see
  2. Matt Johnson, Puzzleman, 2008, basswood, caranauba waxPuzzlemanLos Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · $12,600≈ £9,646≈ €11,526Sign up to see
  3. Matt Johnson, Still Life #2 (Balancing Styrofoam Corner on a Tape Roll), 2016, carved and painted woodStill Life #2 (Balancing Styrofoam Corner on a Tape Roll)Wright · $3,250≈ £2,533≈ €2,776Sign up to see

Matt 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 10 auction results for Matt Johnson between 2016 and 2026, of which 7 sold (70%). Recorded sale prices range from $1.1kSign up free to see to $28.4kSign up free to see. The highest price recorded is $28.4kSign up free to see for Object of Antiquity (Aphrodite) at Phillips in July 2026. The most common medium is sculpture (6 lots). Most results come from Phillips (7), Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) (2) and Wright (1).

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  1. Matt Johnson, Object of Antiquity (Aphrodite), 2010, bronze
    Object of Antiquity (Aphrodite), 2010
    Sculpture
    83 1/3 x 46 1/8 x 18 7/8 in. (211.7 x 117.2 x 47.9 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 114
    $28,380≈ £21,005≈ €24,749Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $15,000–20,000View at Phillips ↗
  2. Matt Johnson, Paper Sculpture #7 (Paper Dude), 2013, painted brass with solder
    Paper Sculpture #7 (Paper Dude), 2013
    painted brass with solder
    15½ h x 11 w x 8½ d in (39 x 28 x 22 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 141
    $1,071≈ £820≈ €980Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,500–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  3. Matt Johnson, Puzzleman, 2008, basswood, caranauba wax
    Puzzleman, 2008
    Drawing
    64 h x 30 w x 45 d in (163 x 76 x 114 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 145
    $12,600≈ £9,646≈ €11,526Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $15,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  4. Matt Johnson, Star in a Jar, 2011, glass and electronics
    Star in a Jar, 2011
    glass and electronics
    jar 6 x 3 x 3 in. (15.2 x 7.6 x 7.6 cm) pedestal 46 1/2 x 21 x 21 in. (118.1 x 53.3 x 53.3 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 80
    $1,905≈ £1,462≈ €1,742Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–3,000View at Phillips ↗
  5. Matt Johnson, Buddha Crab, 2006, 24 karat gold plated bronze, sand and epoxy
    Buddha Crab, 2006
    Sculpture · ed. 3/3
    19 x 14 x 13 in. (48.3 x 35.6 x 33 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 210
    $1,260≈ £927≈ €1,079Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–3,000View at Phillips ↗
  6. Matt Johnson, Still Life #2 (Balancing Styrofoam Corner on a Tape Roll), 2016, carved and painted wood
    Still Life #2 (Balancing Styrofoam Corner on a Tape Roll), 2016
    Sculpture · Panel
    15½ h x 11 w x 9¾ d in (39 x 28 x 25 cm)
    Wright · · Lot 171
    $3,250≈ £2,533≈ €2,776Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $3,000–View at Wright ↗
  7. Matt Johnson, Readymade, 2007, Sharpie on cast plaster
    Readymade, 2007
    Sculpture · ed. 3/3
    4 1/2 x 13 1/2 x 5 in. (11.4 x 34.3 x 12.7 cm.)
    Phillips · · Lot 169
    $2,000≈ £1,561≈ €1,798Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $3,000–4,000View at Phillips ↗
  8. Matt Johnson, Seaweed Sculpture, 2005, cast bronze
    Seaweed Sculpture, 2005
    Sculpture
    37.7 x 65.8 x 165.3 cm (14 7/8 x 25 7/8 x 65 1/8 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 194
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. £4,000–6,000View at Phillips ↗
  9. Matt Johnson, Paper Ice Cream Cone (upside down), 2014, Painted brass
    Paper Ice Cream Cone (upside down), 2014
    Painted brass
    10 1/4 x 12 x 8 1/2 in. (26 x 30.5 x 21.6 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 31
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $4,000–6,000View at Phillips ↗
  10. Matt Johnson, Equestrian, 2006, silver plated cast bronze
    Equestrian, 2006
    Sculpture · ed. 2/3
    12 x 15 x 7 1/2 in. (30.5 x 38.1 x 19.1 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 177
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $15,000–20,000View at Phillips ↗

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Matt Johnson: quick facts

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

$28,380Sign up free to see, for Object of Antiquity (Aphrodite) at Phillips (July 2026) — the highest price in ArtSell’s records.

What is a typical auction price for Matt Johnson?

The median sale price is $2kSign up free to see across 7 priced sales. Prices vary by medium, size and date — see the price chart & statistics.

How many works by Matt Johnson have sold at auction?

7 of 10 recorded lots sold between 2016 and 2026.

Which auction houses sell Matt Johnson?

Phillips, Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) and Wright account for the most recorded results. Phillips · Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · Wright

Matt Johnson signature

5 catalogued lots by Matt Johnson record a signature line. Most often: initialled.

Placement

  • on the base1

Form

  • initialled4
  • signed1
  • Incised with the artist's signature and date "M.JOHNSON 2010" on the base — Object of Antiquity (Aphrodite), Phillips, Jul 16, 2026
  • Signed with the artist’s initials, titled, numbered and dated "M.J. 3/3 2006 "Buddha Crab"" on the underside — Buddha Crab, Phillips, Sep 28, 2021
  • Signed with the artist's initials, numbered and dated "MJ 3/3 07" on the outer hand edge — Readymade, Phillips, Mar 4, 2020

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