Ray Johnson Paintings & Artwork for Sale | Ray Johnson Art Value Price Guide

Oct. 22, 2024
Ray Johnson, Untitled
Est: $1,000 - $1,500
Ray Johnson Untitled lithograph in colors with collage 11 h x 8.5 w in (28 x 22 cm) Provenance: The Artist | Cletus Johnson | Private Collection This work will ship from Lambertville, New Jersey.
Rago Arts and Auction Center
Oct. 22, 2024
Ray Johnson, Untitled
Est: $2,000 - $3,000
Ray Johnson Untitled c. 1969 lithograph in colors with collage (double-sided) 11 h x 8.5 w in (28 x 22 cm) Signed to lower right 'Ray Johnson'. Provenance: The Artist | Cletus Johnson | Private Collection This work will ship from Lambertville, New Jersey.
Rago Arts and Auction Center
Oct. 22, 2024
Ray Johnson, Untitled
Est: $800 - $1,200
Ray Johnson Untitled 1967 offset lithograph and marker image: 6.625 h x 4.75 w in (17 x 12 cm) sheet: 7.25 h x 5 w in (18 x 13 cm) Signed, dated and inscribed to lower right 'For Cletus Ray Johnson 1967'. Provenance: The Artist | Cletus Johnson | Private Collection This work will ship from Lambertville, New Jersey.
Rago Arts and Auction Center
Jun. 27, 2024
Ray Johnson (Detroit 1927-Sag Harbor 1995) - Disco cock/ disco duck, 1977
Est: €2,000 - €3,000
mixed media on paper cm 27 x 18,3 ca. Signed lower right: Ray Johnson
Finarte
Jun. 08, 2024
Ray Padre Johnson Early Morning Circle Print
Est: $25 - $50
22 1/2" by 26 1/2". Signed and numbered.
Davis Brothers Auction
May. 03, 2024
Ray Johnson's pencil
Est: $500 - $700
Ray Johnson's pencil pencil 0.375 w x 7 l in (1 x 18 cm) Sold with a note from Jason. Provenance: Acquired from Robert Warner, friend of the artist This work will ship from Lambertville, New Jersey.
Wright
May. 03, 2024
Ray Johnson, Untitled (three works)
Est: $700 - $900
Ray Johnson Untitled (three works) c. 1968 ink on printed paper 8.5 h x 11 w in (22 x 28 cm) 3.625 h x 6.375 w in (9 x 16 cm) Lot includes mailer, envelope, and lithograph. Stamped signature to upper right of one work 'Fetus Johnson'. This work will ship from Lambertville, New Jersey.
Wright
Apr. 18, 2024
Ray Johnson, Untitled (New York Gymnastic School, Pre Pop Shop)
Est: $800 - $1,200
Ray Johnson Untitled (New York Gymnastic School, Pre Pop Shop) Xerox on paper 11 h x 8.5 w in (28 x 22 cm) This work will ship from Lambertville, New Jersey.
Wright
Apr. 18, 2024
Ray Johnson, Untitled (Photo by Andy Warhol)
Est: $800 - $1,200
Ray Johnson Untitled (Photo by Andy Warhol) Xerox on paper 10.875 h x 8.375 w in (28 x 21 cm) This work will ship from Lambertville, New Jersey.
Wright
Apr. 18, 2024
Ray Johnson, Untitled (Art in Contact)
Est: $800 - $1,200
Ray Johnson Untitled (Art in Contact) c. 1983 Xerox on paper 10.875 h x 8.375 w in (28 x 21 cm) This work will ship from Lambertville, New Jersey.
Wright
Mar. 10, 2024
RAY EDWARD JOHNSON - James Dean, 1972
Est: €18,000 - €20,000
James Dean, 1972 tecnica mista, collage e applicazioni su tavola 37x37 cm, firma e anno sulla destra, firma, titolo, anno, etichetta della Galleria Schwarz (MI) e dello studio Framart (NA) al retro.
Meeting Art Casa D'Aste
Feb. 01, 2024
Ray Johnson, Untitled (Portrait of Donna Deer)
Est: $1,500 - $2,500
Ray Johnson Untitled (Portrait of Donna Deer) Xerox on paper 10.875 h x 8.50 w in (28 x 22 cm) This work will ship from Lambertville, New Jersey.
Wright
Feb. 01, 2024
Ray Johnson, Untitled (Dear Mr. Held)
Est: $1,500 - $2,500
Ray Johnson Untitled (Dear Mr. Held) ink and colored pencil on paper 10.875 h x 8.50 w in (28 x 22 cm) This work will ship from Lambertville, New Jersey.
Wright
Dec. 07, 2023
Ray Johnson (1927 Detroit – 1995 New York) – „Dalís House“ (Dalís House)
Est: €5,000 - €7,000
Collage, mixed media with offset and Indian ink on hardboard, fixed on backing cardboard. 1988. Ca. 15 x 30 cm (backing cardboard ca. 39 x 53 cm). Signed several times and dated "1988", "1987", "1958", "1.27.88" along the margin and titled and inscribed within the collage.
Karl & Faber
Dec. 07, 2023
Ray Johnson (1927 Detroit – 1995 New York) – „Larry Poons Steve McQue(en)“ (Larry Poons Steve McQue(en))
Est: €5,000 - €7,000
Collage with firm cardboard, paper, acrylic and Indian ink on velvet layered backing cardboard. (19)79. Ca. 24 x 16 cm (backing cardboard ca. 39.5 x 30 cm). Signed and dated centre and titled and inscribed "23. Arther Cravel" upper left.
Karl & Faber
Nov. 30, 2023
Ray Johnson (1927-1995): Tom Anderson
Est: $2,000 - $4,000
Ink and collage on paper, 1980, signed 'Ray Johnson' and dated at center. 15 x 20 in. (sheet), 15 1/2 x 20 1/2 in. (frame).
STAIR
Nov. 03, 2023
Ray Johnson 1927 - 1995
Est: CHF3,000 - CHF5,000
Ray Johnson 1927 - 1995 Untitled, Elvis masked by square Element (Book Cover Series), 1994 Assemblage, Tusche und Bleistift auf Papier unten rechts datiert 6.7.94 / 6.8.94 unten links bezeichnet I LEAVE MY BURNED LEFT 26 x 20 cm *For this lot VAT of 7,7% will also be charged on the hammer price.
Artcurial Beurret Bailly Widmer
Jun. 20, 2023
RAY JOHNSON, EVAPORATIONS BY RAY JOHNSON
Est: €1,500 - €2,500
RAY JOHNSON (1927 - 1995) Evaporations by Ray Johnson 1971 Ink on serigraph 23,4 x 10,2 cm Titled lower right This was was used for the cover art of the catalogue of Ray Johnson's first Italian exhibition, held at Galleria Schwarz in Milan from April 5th to April 29th, 1972 PROVENANCE: Private collection, Milan
Art-Rite
Jun. 19, 2023
Ray Johnson, 1927-1995, Untitled (Madeleine Burnside's House)
Est: CHF8,000 - CHF12,000
Signed and dated lower right: Ray Johnson, 1977-87. Titled and dated lower center: Madeleine Burnside's House, 11.4.87. Verso on frame cover stamp Estate Ray Johnson, Richard L. Feigen & Co. with numbering: 15033. (Frame).
Germann Auction House Ltd
Apr. 20, 2023
Ray Johnson (American, 1927–1995) Five Massage Balls, 1968
Est: $2,000 - $3,000
Ray Johnson (American, 1927–1995) Five Massage Balls, 1968 screenprint signed, titled, dated, and numbered 25/70 in pencil 21 1/2 x 28 3/4 inches. Property From the Estate of Lucia Woods Lindley
Hindman
Aug. 18, 2022
RAY JOHNSON (1927-1995) Untitled.
Est: $800 - $1,200
RAY JOHNSON (1927-1995) Untitled. Mixed media collage on postcard. 85x140 mm; 3 1/4s5 1/2 inches. Signed in green crayon, lower right recto. Circa 1958. Provenance: Private collection, Maine.
Swann Auction Galleries
Jun. 15, 2022
Ray Johnson – Penny
Est: €2,000 - €3,000
Collage mit Papier, Bleistift und Typographie. (Vor 1963). Ca. 15,5 x 11 cm. Verso Skizze mit Tinte. Nachgedunkelt, stellenweise leicht fleckig. Kleine Fehlstelle in der unteren rechten Ecke. Ca. 2 cm langes Risschen rechts mittig. Insgesamt in altersgemäß gutem Zustand. Taxation: differenzbesteuert (VAT: Margin Scheme)
Karl & Faber - Timed
Mar. 10, 2022
Ray Johnson, attribution, Untitled (Ed Plunket)
Est: $5,000 - $7,000
Ray Johnson, attribution Untitled (Ed Plunket) 1969 mixed media 9 h × 20.5 w × 6 d in (23 × 52 × 15 cm) This sculptural work is from the collection of Edward Plunkett, known for coining the name New York Correspondence School and long term recipient of Johnson's mail artworks. Comprised of mail artworks packaged with a hanger, this piece exhibits the collaged aesthetic for which Johnson is best known. Stamped to edge 'New York City Correspondence School of Chicago' and 'Juin 69'. Inscribed 'Ed Plunkett'. Provenance: Collection of Ed Plunkett | Michael Lowe Gallery, Cincinnati | Private Collection, New York This work will ship from Rago in Lambertville, New Jersey. Condition of the item is not included in this description. Condition reports are available from Rago upon request. Rago strongly recommends that you review a condition report for each item on which you plan to bid. Email condition@ragoarts.com to request a condition report.
Rago Arts and Auction Center
Feb. 17, 2022
Ray Johnson (American, 1927-1995) Two Mice and a Kiwi, 1962
Est: $3,000 - $5,000
Ray Johnson (American, 1927-1995) Two Mice and a Kiwi, 1962 mixed media collage on mat board signed Ray Johnson and dated (verso) 6 1/8 x 5 1/8 inches. Property from Marie Stilkind, New York, New York Provenance: Gifted by the Artist to the present owner Exhibited: Asheville, North Carolina, Black Mountain College Museum + Art Center, The Painters of Black Mountain College: Selections from Southern Collections, September 23 - December 31, 2016
Hindman
Feb. 17, 2022
Ray Johnson (American, 1927-1995) Four, 1965
Est: $3,000 - $5,000
Ray Johnson (American, 1927-1995) Four, 1965 mixed media and collage on mat board signed Ray Johnson, dated and inscibed (lower center) 8 1/4 x 8 1/4 inches. Property from Marie Stilkind, New York, New York Provenance: Gifted by the Artist to the present owner
Hindman
Feb. 17, 2022
Ray Johnson (American, 1927-1995) Untitled (Ticket Stub), c. 1965
Est: $2,000 - $4,000
Ray Johnson (American, 1927-1995) Untitled (Ticket Stub), c. 1965 mixed media collage 10 1/2x7 1/4 inches. Property from the Collection of Michael von Uchtrup Provenance: Gifted by the artist to Stanley VanDerBeek, American filmmaker Thence by descent to Johanna VanDerBeek Gifted by the above to William S. Wilson, friend of the artist Gifted by the above to present owner
Hindman
Feb. 17, 2022
Ray Johnson (American, 1927-1995) Untitled (Face), 1985
Est: $2,000 - $4,000
Ray Johnson (American, 1927-1995) Untitled (Face), 1985 mixed media on collage signed Ray Johnson (lower right) 13 x 9 1/2 inches. Provenance: Richard Misianno-Genovese, New York, New York
Hindman
Dec. 15, 2021
RAY JOHNSON (1927-1995) Untitled (Empire) ink, printed paper collage, cardb
Est: $6,000 - $8,000
RAY JOHNSON (1927-1995) Untitled (Empire) ink, printed paper collage, cardboard collage and false eyelashes on Masonite 12 x 5 5/8 in. (30.5 x 14.3 cm.)
Christie's
Oct. 06, 2021
Ray Johnson, Untitled
Est: $2,000 - $3,000
Ray Johnson Untitled 1962 offset lithograph collage 15 h × 12 w in (38 × 30 cm) Sold with envelope addressed to Rolf Nelson. Provenance: Collection of Rolf Nelson | Private Collection This work will ship from Rago in Lambertville, New Jersey. condition: Each element bears older toning associated with age, while remaining free of any egregious discoloration. Framed behind glass measuring 16 x 13 x 2 inches.
Wright
May. 25, 2021
Ray Johnson "Mary Crehan" 1972 mixed media and wood collage on pressed cardboard cm 55x46 Signed and dated 1972 lower right Signed, titled and dated 1972 on the reverse Provenance Galleria Schwarz, Milan Private collection, Rome Exhibitio...
Est: €10,000 - €15,000
(Detroit 1927 - 1995) "Mary Crehan" 1972 mixed media and wood collage on pressed cardboard cm 55x46 Signed and dated 1972 lower right Signed, titled and dated 1972 on the reverse Provenance Galleria Schwarz, Milan Private collection, Rome Exhibition "Ray Johnson" Galleria Schwarz, Milan, April 5 - 29 1972, n.7 ill. in catalogue IT "Mary Crehan" 1972 tecnica mista e collage di legni su cartone pressato cm 55x46 Firmato e datato 1972 in basso a destra Firmato, titolato e datato 1972 al retro Provenienza Galleria Schwarz, Milano Collezione privata, Roma Esposizioni "Ray Johnson" Galleria Schwarz, Milano, 5 - 29 aprile 1972, n.7 ill. in catalogo
Il Ponte Auction House
May. 19, 2021
Ray Johnson, Untitled (Skeeter Davis)
Est: $3,000 - $5,000
Ray Johnson Untitled (Skeeter Davis) c. 1985 enamel pen on vinyl record 7 dia in (18 cm) Signed to edge 'Ray Johnson'. Provenance: Private Collection This work will ship from Rago in Lambertville, New Jersey. Condition of the item is not included in this description. Condition reports are available from Rago upon request. Rago strongly recommends that you review a condition report for each item on which you plan to bid. Email condition@ragoarts.com to request a condition report.
Rago Arts and Auction Center
May. 19, 2021
Ray Johnson, Untitled
Est: $2,000 - $3,000
Ray Johnson Untitled 1962 offset lithograph 15 h × 12 w in (38 × 30 cm) Sold with envelope addressed to Rolf Nelson. Provenance: Collection of Rolf Nelson | Private Collection This work will ship from Rago in Lambertville, New Jersey. Condition of the item is not included in this description. Condition reports are available from Rago upon request. Rago strongly recommends that you review a condition report for each item on which you plan to bid. Email condition@ragoarts.com to request a condition report.
Rago Arts and Auction Center
May. 19, 2021
Ray Johnson, The Marcel Duchamp Club
Est: $3,000 - $5,000
Ray Johnson The Marcel Duchamp Club c. 1973 ink on paper with collage 11 h × 8.5 w in (28 × 22 cm) In the late 1950s Ray Johnson founded the art network known as the New York Correspondence School where artist and friends shared drawings and ideas via post. This work comes from the collection of member Alan Lindenfeld. Stamped signature to lower center 'Collage by Ray Johnson'. Titled to lower center 'The Marcel Duchamp Club'. Provenance: Alan Lindenfeld, NY | Private Collection This work will ship from Rago in Lambertville, New Jersey. Condition of the item is not included in this description. Condition reports are available from Rago upon request. Rago strongly recommends that you review a condition report for each item on which you plan to bid. Email condition@ragoarts.com to request a condition report.
Rago Arts and Auction Center
May. 19, 2021
Ray Johnson, Untitled
Est: $5,000 - $7,000
Ray Johnson Untitled c. 1965 offset lithograph, stamps 8.5 h × 9 w in (22 × 23 cm) Provenance: Collection of Rolf Nelson | Private Collection This work will ship from Rago in Lambertville, New Jersey. Condition of the item is not included in this description. Condition reports are available from Rago upon request. Rago strongly recommends that you review a condition report for each item on which you plan to bid. Email condition@ragoarts.com to request a condition report.
Rago Arts and Auction Center
May. 08, 2021
Ray Johnson, Collage
Est: €2,800 - €5,600
Untitled. 1963. Collaged drawing with text. On both sides. Unique. 15 x 11 cm. Dated, signed and inscribed in the center by typewriter: Dec. 31; 63 / Ray Johnson. Verso drawing of a woman in blue ink and inscribed: Miss Tippy / Penny. Framed behind glass with a passepartout. Provenance: Hans-Joachim Beyer Collection, Bremen.
Kunst und Design Auktionshaus Schops Turowski
Mar. 29, 2021
RAY JOHNSON (1927-1995) Untitled with Wall oil, ink and board collage on bo
Est: £10,000 - £15,000
RAY JOHNSON (1927-1995) Untitled with Wall oil, ink and board collage on board 24 ½ x 12in. (62 x 30.5cm.)
Christie's
Mar. 29, 2021
RAY JOHNSON (1927-1995) Comb oil and board collage on board 24 7/8 x 19 ¾in
Est: £10,000 - £15,000
RAY JOHNSON (1927-1995) Comb oil and board collage on board 24 7/8 x 19 ¾in. (63 x 50.2cm.)
Christie's
Mar. 29, 2021
RAY JOHNSON (1927-1995) Totem acrylic, pastel and found paper collage on bo
Est: £8,000 - £12,000
RAY JOHNSON (1927-1995) Totem acrylic, pastel and found paper collage on board 23 ½ x 17 3/8in. (59.5 x 44cm.)
Christie's
Mar. 29, 2021
RAY JOHNSON (1927-1995) Birds oil and found paper collage on canvasboard 26
Est: £8,000 - £12,000
RAY JOHNSON (1927-1995) Birds oil and found paper collage on canvasboard 26 5/8 x 24 ¼in. (67.5 x 61.5cm.)
Christie's
Mar. 11, 2021
Ray Johnson, Untitled
Est: $5,000 - $7,000
Ray Johnson Untitled c. 1970 collage 7 h × 4 w in (18 × 10 cm) Provenance: Gift from the artist, Collection of Rolf Nelson | Private Collection Exhibited: Sincerely..., 12 September - 28 November 2020, Carl Hammer Gallery, Chicago This work will ship from Rago in Lambertville, New Jersey. Condition of the item is not included in this description. Condition reports are available from Rago upon request. Rago strongly recommends that you review a condition report for each item on which you plan to bid. Email condition@ragoarts.com to request a condition report.
Rago Arts and Auction Center
Mar. 11, 2021
Ray Johnson, Untitled
Est: $3,000 - $5,000
Ray Johnson Untitled c. 1970 mixed media 17 h × 12.5 w in (43 × 32 cm) Signed to upper edge of envelope 'R. Johnson'. Provenance: Gift from the artist, Collection of Rolf Nelson | Private Collection Exhibited: Sincerely..., 12 September - 28 November 2020, Carl Hammer Gallery, Chicago This work will ship from Rago in Lambertville, New Jersey. Condition of the item is not included in this description. Condition reports are available from Rago upon request. Rago strongly recommends that you review a condition report for each item on which you plan to bid. Email condition@ragoarts.com to request a condition report.
Rago Arts and Auction Center
Oct. 22, 2020
Raymond Jonson American, 1891-1982 Watercolor No. 26, 1942
Est: $3,000 - $6,000
Raymond Jonson American, 1891-1982 Watercolor No. 26, 1942 Signed and dated Jonson '42 (ll), signed and dated Raymond Jonson 1942 and inscribed as titled on the verso Watercolor on paper 22 x 30 inches (55.9 x 76.2 cm) Provenance: Peyton Wright, Santa Fe C
DOYLE Auctioneers & Appraisers
Oct. 07, 2020
RAY JOHNSON (AMERICAN, 1927-1995) COLLAGE (MAIL ART) Mail art: 3 x 6 in.
Est: $300 - $500
RAY JOHNSON (AMERICAN, 1927-1995) COLLAGE (MAIL ART) Mail art: 3 x 6 in. Framed; right stamped: Collage by Ray Johnson; verso inscribed on frame Provenance: Rick Collar Collection
Potomack Company
Aug. 13, 2020
RAY JOHNSON (1927-1995) Untitled (Ticket Stub).
Est: $4,000 - $6,000
TICKE RAY JOHNSON (1927-1995) Untitled (Ticket Stub). Mixed media collage. 263x185 mm; 10 1/2x7 1/4 inches. Circa 1965. Provenance: Stanley VanDerBeek (1927-1984), American filmmaker; Johanna VanDerBeek (widow); gifted to William "Bill" S. Wilson (1932-2016), friend of the artist; gifted to current owner, private collection, New York.
Swann Auction Galleries
Jul. 09, 2020
Ray Johnson, Untitled (B.B. is a Cool Ol Lady)
Est: $1,000 - $1,500
Ray Johnson Untitled (B.B. is a Cool Ol Lady) 1972 collage on paper 5.5 h × 3.5 w in (14 × 9 cm) Stamped signature to envelope 'Ray Johnson'. Stamped signature to verso 'Collage by Ray Johnson'. Signed and dated to lower right 'JR 72'. Sold with envelope addressed to Doug Durrant. condition: Acid transfer to front of envelope from contact with collage while stored over time (visible in images online). Collage has remained well adhered to postcard, with minimal signs of handling. Very good condition. Unframed.
Wright
Jul. 09, 2020
Ray Johnson, Untitled
Est: $7,000 - $9,000
Ray Johnson Untitled c. 1956 collage on cardboard 10.875 h × 7.5 w in (28 × 19 cm) Sold with a letter of provenance from Diane di Prima. Provenance: Gift from the artist to the poet Diane di Prima, San Francisco | Thence by descent please note: This work is located at and will ship from Rago in Lambertville, New Jersey. condition: Good overall condition with two pin holes at upper center. Some wear along the lower edge with a bend to the lower right corner. Framed behind acrylic measuring 15 x 12 inches.
Wright
Jun. 06, 2020
ray johnson signed and drawn over print collage
Est: $5,000 - $5,600
ray johnson sag harbor artist
Keyes Art
Dec. 28, 2019
RAY JOHNSON , HAND PAINTED CERAMIC VASE
Est: $200 - $300
WITH CAFE SCENE , SIGNED RAY JOHNSON, HAND SIGNED ON BOTTOM, TITLED "CAFE" , NUMBERED 7/93 -17" x 4" x 15"
Echoes Antiques & Auction Gallery