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Michael Johnson

American · 1938–2019 · Painter

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35auction results2009–2026years recorded89%sold (31)$21.4kSign up free to seemedian price

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  1. Michael Johnson, Earth Line 1997-98, 1997-98, oil on linenEarth Line 1997-98Menzies · A$85,909≈ $64,311≈ £49,007≈ €57,933Sign up to see
  2. Michael Johnson, Celtic Spell 2005, 2005, oil on canvasCeltic Spell 2005Menzies · A$79,773≈ $58,006≈ £43,818≈ €49,025Sign up to see
  3. Michael Johnson, Pyrmont Blue 1999-2000, 1999-2000, oil on canvasPyrmont Blue 1999-2000Menzies · A$73,636≈ $53,437≈ £39,231≈ €45,401Sign up to see

Michael 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 35 auction results for Michael Johnson between 2009 and 2026, of which 31 sold (89%). Recorded sale prices range from $510Sign up free to see to $64.3kSign up free to see. The highest price recorded is $64.3kSign up free to see for Earth Line 1997-98 at Menzies in March 2022. The most common medium is oil paintings (29 lots). Most results come from Menzies (23), Smith & Singer (6) and Leonard Joel (3).

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  1. Michael Johnson, Pimara II 1987, 1987, oil on canvas
    Pimara II 1987, 1987
    Oil · Canvas
    214.0 x 150.0 cm
    Menzies · · Lot 23
    A$29,455≈ $21,375≈ £15,693≈ €18,161Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$25,000–35,000View at Menzies ↗
  2. Michael Johnson, Pyrmont Blue 1999-2000, 1999-2000, oil on canvas
    Pyrmont Blue 1999-2000, 1999-2000
    Oil · Canvas
    183.0 x 366.0 cm
    Menzies · · Lot 54
    A$73,636≈ $53,437≈ £39,231≈ €45,401Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$60,000–80,000View at Menzies ↗
  3. Michael Johnson, The Blue One 1986, 1986, oil on canvas
    The Blue One 1986, 1986
    Oil · Canvas
    212.5 x 182.0 cm; 216.5 x 186.0 cm (framed)
    Menzies · · Lot 27
    A$49,091≈ $31,850≈ £24,272≈ €27,497Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$35,000–45,000View at Menzies ↗
  4. Michael Johnson, Earth Line 1997-98, 1997-98, oil on linen
    Earth Line 1997-98, 1997-98
    Oil · Linen
    122.5 x 366.0 cm
    Menzies · · Lot 49
    A$67,500≈ $43,465≈ £32,251≈ €37,305Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$55,000–75,000View at Menzies ↗
  5. Michael Johnson, Moiré 2006, 2006, oil on canvas
    Moiré 2006, 2006
    Oil · Canvas
    152.5 x 152.5 cm
    Menzies · · Lot 97
    A$30,682≈ $19,973≈ £15,768≈ €18,910Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$25,000–35,000View at Menzies ↗
  6. Michael Johnson, Fire Metaphor 2008, 2008, oil on canvas
    Fire Metaphor 2008, 2008
    Oil · Canvas
    183.0 x 183.0 cm
    Menzies · · Lot 52
    A$36,818≈ $24,516≈ £19,369≈ €22,935Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$30,000–40,000View at Menzies ↗
  7. Michael Johnson, Psychedelic Woman, 3D construction with oil
    Psychedelic Woman
    Oil
    96.5cm x 61cm x 20cm
    Toovey's · · Lot 70
    £400≈ $510≈ €474HammerSign up free to seeView at Toovey's ↗
  8. Michael Johnson, Untitled, No.19, 1981, Mixed Media on Paper
    Untitled, No.19, 1981
    Mixed media · Paper
    52x37cm
    Davidson Auctions · · Lot 84
    A$1,400≈ $895≈ £701≈ €820HammerSign up free to seeEst. A$1,000–1,500View at Davidson Auctions ↗
  9. Michael Johnson, Trio 1990, 1990, synthetic polymer paint on canvas
    Trio 1990, 1990
    Acrylic · Canvas
    213.5 x 152 cm
    Smith & Singer · · Lot 82
    A$63,818≈ $42,744≈ £34,253≈ €38,982Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$25,000–35,000View at Smith & Singer ↗
  10. Michael Johnson, Untitled, 1991, Mixed Media on Paper
    Untitled, 1991
    Mixed media · Paper
    75x57cm
    Davidson Auctions · · Lot 42
    A$1,900≈ $1,272≈ £1,039≈ €1,186HammerSign up free to seeEst. A$2,000–3,000View at Davidson Auctions ↗

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Michael Johnson: quick facts

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

$64,311Sign up free to see, for Earth Line 1997-98 at Menzies (March 2022) — the highest price in ArtSell’s records.

What is a typical auction price for Michael Johnson?

The median sale price is $21.4kSign up free to see across 31 priced sales. Prices vary by medium, size and date — see the price chart & statistics.

How many works by Michael Johnson have sold at auction?

31 of 35 recorded lots sold between 2009 and 2026.

Which auction houses sell Michael Johnson?

Menzies, Smith & Singer and Leonard Joel account for the most recorded results. Menzies · Smith & Singer · Leonard Joel

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