What is a Michael Johnson painting worth?
1938–2019 · Price guide from past auction results
Half of the 31 works by Michael Johnson with a published auction price sold between $8,210Sign up free to see and $35,332Sign up free to see, and the median is $21,375Sign up free to see. For paintings alone, the median is $24,268Sign up free to see across 28 sales. In the last five years the median was $22,945Sign up free to see across 12 sales. These are past auction results, not a valuation: medium, size, condition and provenance all change what a particular work brings.
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Michael Johnson prices by medium
- Auction results
- 35
- Sold rate
- 89%
- Active at auction
- 2009–2026
- Median price
- $21.4kSign up free to see
- Record price
- $64.3kSign up free to see Earth Line 1997-98, Menzies, Mar 2022
| Medium | Priced sales | Typical range | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 28 | $13.8k–$37.4kSign up free to see | $24.3kSign up free to see |
| Works on Paper | 3 | $596–$1.3kSign up free to see | $895Sign up free to see |
Top auction houses: Menzies (23), Smith & Singer (6), Leonard Joel (3)
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Typical range is the middle half of priced sales (USD at the sale-date rate). Past auction results, not a valuation.
Prices by size
| Size (longest side) | Priced sales | Typical range | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Large (75–150 cm) | 9 | $1.3k–$8.3kSign up free to see | $8kSign up free to see |
| Very large (over 150 cm) | 21 | $21.4k–$42.7kSign up free to see | $32.9kSign up free to see |
Recent Michael Johnson sales
- Pimara II 1987, oil on canvas — $21,375Sign up free to see, Menzies, May 7, 2026
- Pyrmont Blue 1999-2000, oil on canvas — $53,437Sign up free to see, Menzies, May 7, 2026
- The Blue One 1986, oil on canvas — $31,850Sign up free to see, Menzies, Nov 19, 2025
- Earth Line 1997-98, oil on linen — $43,465Sign up free to see, Menzies, Aug 20, 2025
- Moiré 2006, oil on canvas — $19,973Sign up free to see, Menzies, Nov 20, 2024
- Fire Metaphor 2008, oil on canvas — $24,516Sign up free to see, Menzies, Jun 26, 2024
- Psychedelic Woman, 3D construction with oil — $510Sign up free to see, Toovey's, Jun 12, 2024
- Untitled, No.19, Mixed Media on Paper — $895Sign up free to see, Davidson Auctions, Aug 20, 2023
Questions about Michael Johnson prices
What is a Michael Johnson painting worth?
Based on 31 priced auction sales recorded by ArtSell, works by Michael Johnson have sold for a median of $21,375, and half of them sold between $8,210 and $35,332. For paintings alone the median is $24,268 (28 sales). Medium, size, condition, subject and provenance all affect the price of a particular work; these are past auction results, not a valuation.
What is the most expensive work by Michael Johnson sold at auction?
The highest price in ArtSell’s records is $64,311 for “Earth Line 1997-98” at Menzies in March 2022.
Which Michael Johnson medium sells for the most?
By median price, paintings lead with $24,268 (28 sales).
How often do Michael Johnson works sell at auction?
89% of the 35 lots recorded between 2009 and 2026 sold.
How can I sell a Michael Johnson painting?
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ArtSell has recorded 35 auction results for Michael Johnson between 2009 and 2026, and 31 of them sold (89%).
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