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

Oct. 02, 2026
Lucas Johnson, Etching with Mixed Media, "Crest"
Est: $150 - $250
Lucas Johnson (American, Texas, b.1940) "Crest," 1971, etching with mixed media on paper, signed in pencil and dated lower right, titled and numbered 1/3, matted and framed. Dimensions: 4 x 4 in. plate size, 12.75 x 12.75 in. as framed. Condition: Very good.
Neue Auctions
Dec. 28, 2025
LUCAS JOHNSON (1940-2002) MAN WALKING, 1968 GRAPHITE ON PAPER DRAWING
Est: $100 - $150
A mid-century avant-garde artwork by American artist Lucas Johnson (October 24, 1940 – August 31, 2002). Titled in Spanish and reading as Hombre Caminando, translates as, Man Walking. Dated 1968 and hand signed by the author. his graphite drawing on paper is part of the early Mexican period production by Lucas, who spent a decade in the Latin American country creating a remarkable body of works so intertwined with the local culture and politics that many gallerists and museums regard him as a Mexican Master by his own merit. Lucas Johnson was an American artist and major force in the Texas art scene from the late 1960s to the early 2000s. Largely self-taught. Lucas art pieces are currently in permanent collections at several first-line museums and institutions worldwide. Please make all inquiries before bidding. All lots are sold "as-is", refer to our T&C. Helios Auctions offers in-house shipping. In case we can not accommodate a shipping request, a list of additional shippers will be provided.
Helios Auctions
May. 17, 2025
LUCAS JOHNSON (American 1940 – 2002) "Active Mountain," 2001, 10 x 8 in. (25.4 x 20.3 cm.), Frame: 13 x 11 in. (33 x 27.9 cm.)
Est: $300 - $500
LUCAS JOHNSON (American 1940 – 2002) "Active Mountain," 2001, oil on canvas, signed and dated lower left,"Lucas Johnson / Houston 01," with a label on reverse from Moody Gallery, Houston, Texas.
Simpson Galleries, LLC
May. 04, 2025
A LUCAS JOHNSON (1940-2002) MAN WALKING, 1968 GRAPHITE ON PAPER DRAWING
Est: $400 - $600
A mid-century avant-garde artwork by American artist Lucas Johnson (October 24, 1940 – August 31, 2002). Titled in Spanish and reading as Hombre Caminando, translates as, Man Walking. Dated 1968 and hand signed by the author. his graphite drawing on paper is part of the early Mexican period production by Lucas, who spent a decade in the Latin American country creating a remarkable body of works so intertwined with the local culture and politics that many gallerists and museums regard him as a Mexican Master by his own merit. Lucas Johnson was an American artist and major force in the Texas art scene from the late 1960s to the early 2000s. Largely self-taught. Lucas art pieces are currently in permanent collections at several first-line museums and institutions worldwide.
Helios Auctions
Feb. 08, 2025
LUCAS JOHNSON (American/Texas 1940-2002) "Untitled," 20TH CENTURY
Est: $200 - $400
LUCAS JOHNSON (American/Texas 1940-2002) "Untitled," 20TH CENTURY, etching on paper, signed L/R, "Lucas Johnson," numbered L/L, "2/12." 18" x 14" Frame: 29 1/2" x 25 1/2"
Simpson Galleries, LLC
Feb. 08, 2025
LUCAS JOHNSON (American/Texas 1940-2002) “Drawings from the Underworld #1,” 1993
Est: $400 - $600
LUCAS JOHNSON (American/Texas 1940-2002) "Drawings from the Underworld #1," 1993, ink and wash on paper, signed and dated L/R, "Lucas Johnson / Hope Idaho Aug 93." 22 1/2" x 30" Frame: 27 1/2" x 35"
Simpson Galleries, LLC
Feb. 08, 2025
LUCAS JOHNSON (American/Texas 1940-2002) "Looking for Helicopters," 20TH CENTURY
Est: $200 - $300
LUCAS JOHNSON (American/Texas 1940-2002) "Looking for Helicopters," 20TH CENTURY, etching on paper, signed L/R, "Lucas Johnson," numbered L/L, "2/8," and titled in the plate, "Looking for Helicopters." 18" x 14" Frame: 29 1/2" x 25 1/2"
Simpson Galleries, LLC
Sep. 21, 2024
LUCAS JOHNSON (American/Texas/Houston School 1940-2002) A DRAWING, “Untitled (Drawing from the Underworld),” 1993
Est: $400 - $600
LUCAS JOHNSON (American/Texas/Houston School 1940-2002) A DRAWING, "Untitled (Drawing from the Underworld)," 1993, ink wash on paper, signed and dated L/R, "Lucas Johnson / Hope Idaho 93," with a label on reverse from Moody Gallery, Houston, Texas; 22 1/2" x 30", framed 29 3/4" x 37 1/4".
Simpson Galleries, LLC
Aug. 29, 2024
Lucas Johnson (American, 1940-2002), "Hollywood Star"
Est: $600 - $900
† Lucas Johnson (American, 1940-2002) "Hollywood Star", 1971 etching on paper pencil-signed and numbered "5/15" lower margin, and titled and dated in plate lower left. Matted, glazed and framed.
New Orleans Auction Galleries
Jun. 08, 2024
LEONARD LUCAS JOHNSON (American/Texas 1940-2002) A PAINTING, "Trinidad," 1995
Est: $2,000 - $3,000
LEONARD LUCAS JOHNSON (American/Texas 1940-2002) A PAINTING, "Trinidad," 1995, acrylic on canvas, dated and signed L/R, "95 / Lucas Johnson," with gallery labels on reverse from Moody Gallery, Houston, Texas and MB Modern, New York; 16" x 20", framed 20" x 24".
Simpson Galleries, LLC
Jan. 25, 2024
Lucas Johnson, (American, 1940-2002), "Hollywood Star"
Est: $800 - $1,200
† Lucas Johnson (American, 1940-2002) "Hollywood Star", 1971 etching on paper pencil-signed and numbered "5/15" lower margin, and titled and dated in plate lower left. Matted, glazed and framed.
New Orleans Auction Galleries
Sep. 23, 2023
LEONARD LUCAS JOHNSON (American 1940-2002) A PAINTING, "Tepotzlan Wedding," 1987
Est: $300 - $500
LEONARD LUCAS JOHNSON (American 1940-2002) A PAINTING, "Tepotzlan Wedding," 1987, ink and watercolor on paper, titled, signed, and dated L/L, "Lucas Johnson '87," reverse to a paper gallery label; 14 3/4" x 18", framed 21 1/2" x 24 1/2".
Simpson Galleries, LLC
Jul. 29, 2023
Lucas Johnson, (American, 1940-2002), "Hollywood Star", 1971, etching on paper, sight 10-1/4" x 7-1/4", framed 19" x 15-1/4"
Est: $1,000 - $1,500
Lucas Johnson (American, 1940-2002) "Hollywood Star", 1971 etching on paper pencil-signed and numbered "5/15" lower margin, and titled and dated in plate lower left. Matted, glazed and framed. sight 10-1/4" x 7-1/4", framed 19" x 15-1/4"
New Orleans Auction Galleries
May. 16, 2023
Lucas Johnson North Carolina Oil on Canvas
Est: $200 - $400
Lucas Johnson (American, 1940-2002). Oil on canvas painting titled "North Carolina Shore II" depicting a scene of two figures in an ominous landscape against the overwhelming red sky, 1978. One of the figures is facing the viewers; the other is gazing at two branches in the sky. Provenance: Moody Gallery, Texas, United States; Private Minnesota Collection.
Revere Auctions
Oct. 01, 2022
LEONARD LUCAS JOHNSON (American 1940-2002) A SURREALIST DRAWING, "Figura No. 10," MEXICO,
Est: $100 - $200
LEONARD LUCAS JOHNSON (American 1940-2002) A SURREALIST DRAWING, "Figura No. 10," MEXICO, pencil on paper, signed U/R, "Lucas," titled and placed; 11" x 9", framed 17" x 15". Provenance: Collection of Lotty Gautschi, Houston, Texas
Simpson Galleries, LLC
May. 21, 2022
LUCAS JOHNSON (American/Texas 1940-2002) FIVE PRINTS, "Untitled," 1966,
Est: $400 - $600
LUCAS JOHNSON (American/Texas 1940-2002) FIVE PRINTS, "Untitled," 1966, comprising five different etchings on wove paper, each signed and dated in pencil L/R, three etchings are artist proofs and two are numbered 29/50, four images in horizontal format, and one image in vertical format; each sheet 22'' x 15''.
Simpson Galleries, LLC
Sep. 25, 2021
LUCAS JOHNSON (American 1940-2002) A PAINTING, "Ex-Monumentos," HOUSTON, 1990-1991,
Est: $1,000 - $2,000
LUCAS JOHNSON (American 1940-2002) A PAINTING, "Ex-Monumentos," HOUSTON, 1990-1991, acrylic on canvas laid to board, titled, signed, dated and placed L/R, "Ex-Monumentos Lucas Johnson, '90-91', Houston," verso paper gallery and museum labels. 24" x 30" Note: Exhibition History: Museum of East Texas, Lufkin, Texas, November 1, 2001 to January 23, 2002, The Orchid Paintings and Other Still Lifes, curated by Walter Hopps and J.P. McDonald. Provenance: Moody Gallery, Houston, Texas; Estate of Michael Modelska, MD, Houston, Texas
Simpson Galleries, LLC
Apr. 17, 2019
LUCAS JOHNSON/ DRY POINT ETCHING/ SELF PORTRAIT 93
Est: $150 - $250
LUCAS JOHNSON/ DRY POINT ETCHING/ SELF PORTRAIT, 1993. FROM THE ESTATE OF BART TRUXILLO. Height: 13.5 in. by Width: 13 in.
Lewis & Maese Antiques & Auctions
Jan. 26, 2019
LUCAS JOHNSON (1940-2002). Nino Jugando. Inscribed and dated 'Lucas 70-71' (lower center). Ink on paper. 12 x 9 in. Executed in 1970-1971.
Est: $100 - $200
LUCAS JOHNSON (1940-2002). Nino Jugando. Inscribed and dated 'Lucas 70-71' (lower center). Ink on paper. 12 x 9 in. Executed in 1970-1971.
Dargate Auction Galleries
Apr. 21, 2018
Prints, Lucas Johnson
Est: $200 - $400
(lot of 4) Lucas Johnson (American, 1940-2002), Round Figures, lithographs, each pencil signed lower right, each from an addition from 50, largest overall (each/unframed): 22"h x 15"w
Clars Auctions
Jun. 21, 2017
LUCAS JOHNSON "UNTITLED" GRAPHITE ON PAPER, 1985
Est: $2,100 - $3,100
LUCAS JOHNSON "UNTITLED" GRAPHITE ON PAPER, 1985. Height: 18.5 & 7 in. by Width: 15.5 & 5 in.
Lewis & Maese Antiques & Auctions
Sep. 16, 2015
LUCAS JOHNSON (1940-2002) American Lady Alice Kyte
Est: £150 - £250
LUCAS JOHNSON (1940-2002) American Lady Alice Kyteler Y Su Novio Mixed media 55.5 x 74.5 cm, framed and glazed
Rowley Fine Art Auctioneers and Valuers
Aug. 20, 2015
LUCAS JOHNSON, Estudio para carnaval, Firmado y fechado México 71, Collage y acrílico sobre papel, 74.5 x 55.5 cm
Est: $8,000 - $12,000
LUCAS JOHNSON (1940 - 2002) Estudio para carnaval Firmado y fechado México 71 Collage y acrílico sobre papel Con etiqueta de Galería de Arte Misrachi. Criado en Nueva Inglaterra, pero tomó a la gente, el lenguaje y la vida cotidiana de México, cuando vivió periódicamente aquí. 74.5 x 55.5 cm
Morton Subastas
Jul. 26, 2015
LUCAS JOHNSON SURREAL PAINTING
Est: $1,000 - $2,000
JOHNSON, Lucas, (American, 1940-2002): Haunting Figure Portrait of a Person in a Tunic, Mixed Media/Paper, 30 1/2" x 22 1/8", signed in mid-margin on the right side Lucas and dated '69 and marked Mexico, unframed.
Burchard Galleries Inc
Jul. 26, 2015
LEONARD LUCAS JOHNSON SURREAL DRAWING
Est: $400 - $600
JOHNSON, Leonard Lucas, (American, 1940-2002): "Musica", Ink on Paper, 1969, image size 4 3/4" x 6 1/2", paper size 10" x 9 1/2".
Burchard Galleries Inc
May. 17, 2015
LEONARD LUCAS JOHNSON "MUSICA" INK ON PAPER
Est: $400 - $600
JOHNSON, Leonard Lucas, (American, 1940-2002): "Musica", Ink on Paper, 1969, image size 4 3/4" x 6 1/2", paper size 10" x 9 1/2".
Burchard Galleries Inc
Mar. 28, 2015
LEONARD LUCAS JOHNSON, (American, 1940-2002), Regeneration, 1982, Oil and acrylic on canvas, H 72 x W 96 inches.
Est: $10,000 - $15,000
LEONARD LUCAS JOHNSON (American, 1940-2002) Regeneration, 1982 Oil and acrylic on canvas Unsigned H 72 x W 96 inches.
Morton Auctioneers & Appraisers
Feb. 25, 2015
LUCAS JOHNSON (1940-2002) American
Est: £200 - £300
LUCAS JOHNSON (1940-2002) American Lady Alice Kyteler Y Su Novio Mixed media 55.5 x 74.5 cm, framed and glazed
Rowley Fine Art Auctioneers and Valuers
Nov. 22, 2014
†Lucas Johnson (1940-2002, Hartford, CT/Santa Fe, NM), "Study for Bicycle Rider," 1969, mixed media, signed and dated l.l., titled ri..
Est: $300 - $500
Lucas Johnson (1940-2002, Hartford, CT/Santa Fe, NM), "Study for Bicycle Rider," 1969, mixed media, signed and dated l.l., titled right side, framed, H.- 10 1/2 in., W.- 6 1/2 in.
Crescent City Auction Gallery
Sep. 20, 2014
†Lucas Johnson (1940-2002, Hartford, CT/Santa Fe, NM), "Study for Bicycle Rider," 1969, mixed media, signed and dated l.l., titled ri..
Est: $400 - $600
Lucas Johnson (1940-2002, Hartford, CT/Santa Fe, NM), "Study for Bicycle Rider," 1969, mixed media, signed and dated l.l., titled right side, framed, H.- 10 1/2 in., W.- 6 1/2 in.
Crescent City Auction Gallery
Sep. 29, 2012
LUCAS JOHNSON (American 1940-2002) A PAINTING, "Hive III, 1995,"
Est: -
ink on paper, signed U/R. 15" x 11 1/4". Framed.
Simpson Galleries, LLC
Sep. 29, 2012
LUCAS JOHNSON (American 1940-2002) A PAINTING, "Hive II, 1995,"
Est: -
ink on paper, signed U/L. 15" x 11 1/4". Framed.
Simpson Galleries, LLC
Sep. 29, 2012
LUCAS JOHNSON (American 1940-2002) A PAINTING, "Hive I, 1995,"
Est: $800 - $1,200
ink on paper. 15" x 11 1/4". Framed.
Simpson Galleries, LLC
May. 23, 2010
Leonard Lucas Johnson (American, 1940-2002)
Est: $125 - $250
Leonard Lucas Johnson (American, 1940-2002) "Untitled", 1969, India ink on paper, signed, dated and inscribed lower right "Lucas Johnson, New York, 1969", 9-1/2" x 6-5/8". Glazed, matted and framed. Provenance: Luba Glade, New Orleans, Louisiana.
New Orleans Auction Galleries
Jan. 31, 2010
Leonard Lucas Johnson (American, 1940-2002)
Est: $250 - $400
Leonard Lucas Johnson (American, 1940-2002) "Untitled", 1969, India ink on paper, signed, dated and inscribed lower right "Lucas Johnson, New York, 1969", 9-1/2" x 6-5/8". Glazed, matted and framed. Provenance: Luba Glade, New Orleans, Louisiana.
New Orleans Auction Galleries
Jan. 31, 2010
Leonard Lucas Johnson (American, 1940-2002) "Sordo
Est: $350 - $500
Leonard Lucas Johnson (American, 1940-2002) "Sordo Mudo #2", India ink on paper, unsigned, sight 10-1/4" x 13-1/2". Glazed, matted and framed. Provenance: Luba Glade, New Orleans, Louisiana.
New Orleans Auction Galleries