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Ynez Johnston

American · 1920–2019 · Painter, Printmaker

Ynez Johnston was an American painter, sculptor, printmaker, and educator. Known for her work in painting, printmaking, and mixed media, Johnston was particularly inspired by… (Wikipedia)

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  1. Ynez Johnston, Sun Painting, 1968, chemical dye on canvasSun PaintingBonhams · $38,175≈ £33,055≈ €38,213Sign up to see
  2. Ynez Johnston, Untitled, c. 1955, oil on canvas mounted to paperboardUntitledLos Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · $32,500≈ £28,904≈ €33,126Sign up to see
  3. Ynez Johnston, New Cities, oil on canvasNew CitiesLos Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · $20,960≈ £16,602≈ €19,391Sign up to see

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  1. Ynez Johnston, Night Journey, 2003, Mixed-media on canvas
    Night Journey, 2003
    Mixed media · Canvas
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 77
    $2,250≈ £1,730≈ €1,916Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  2. Ynez Johnston, Tower, Mixed-media sculpture
    Tower
    Sculpture
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 79
    $4,375≈ £3,361≈ €4,038Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $4,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  3. Ynez Johnston, Untitled, 1957, Pencil, ink, watercolor, and pastel on handmade paper
    Untitled, 1957
    Watercolor · Paper
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 81
    $3,125≈ £2,401≈ €2,884Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  4. Ynez Johnston, The Old Capitol, 1963, Oil on canvas
    The Old Capitol, 1963
    Oil · Canvas
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 251
    $3,750≈ £2,884≈ €3,356Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,500–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  5. Ynez Johnston, City of the Green River, 1979, Mixed-media on canvas
    City of the Green River, 1979
    Mixed media · Canvas
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 252
    $3,750≈ £2,884≈ €3,356Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $4,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  6. Ynez Johnston, Small Harbor, 1983, Mixed-media on canvas
    Small Harbor, 1983
    Mixed media · Canvas
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 253
    $2,500≈ £1,923≈ €2,238Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,500–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  7. Ynez Johnston, Untitled; Hidden Things of the Sea (2), c. 1975, Ink and watercolor on paper; drypoint on paper
    Untitled; Hidden Things of the Sea (2), c. 1975
    Drypoint · Paper
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 179
    $2,250≈ £1,727≈ €1,939Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  8. Ynez Johnston, Abstract in Blue, Mixed media on paper
    Abstract in Blue
    Mixed media · Paper
    10 in. x 20 in
    Sloans & Kenyon · · Lot 557
    $2,000≈ £1,533≈ €1,714HammerSign up free to seeEst. $550–700View at Sloans & Kenyon ↗
  9. Ynez Johnston, Principalities, 1966
    Principalities, 1966
    ed. 18/20
    sheet each 15 x 11 1/2in
    Bonhams · · Lot 7186
    $500≈ £325≈ €443Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $800–1,200View at Bonhams ↗
  10. Ynez Johnston, Night Journey, 1965, Mixed media on board
    Night Journey, 1965
    Mixed media · Board
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 400
    $2,125≈ £1,321≈ €1,681Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $3,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
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Ynez Johnston signature

17 catalogued lots by Ynez Johnston record a signature line. The most common placement is lower right (75% of lots that state a placement). Most often: signed and dated.

Placement

  • lower right3
  • on the reverse1

Form

  • signed and dated7
  • signed6
  • signed in pencil4
  • Signed, titled and dated ""PLEASURE BARGE" Ynez Johnston 1987" on the reverse — Pleasure Barge, Phillips, Nov 21, 2025
  • Signed, titled and dated lower right Ynez Johnston New Delhi '64 — New Delhi, Nadeau's Auction Gallery, May 17, 2025
  • Signed, titled and dated lower right Ynez Johnston New Delhi '64 — New Delhi, Nadeau's Auction Gallery, Feb 1, 2025

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About Ynez Johnston

Ynez Johnston was an American painter, sculptor, printmaker, and educator. Known for her work in painting, printmaking, and mixed media, Johnston was particularly inspired by Byzantine art, as well as Tibetan, Indian, Mexican, and Nepalese art from her extensive travels. Johnston was based in the San Francisco Bay Area in early life, and moved to Los Angeles in 1949.

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