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John Altoon Pastels: Auction Prices

American · 1925–1969

ArtSell has recorded 19 auction results for John Altoon pastels between 2006 and 2025, of which 17 sold (89% sell-through). Prices realised range from $2,142 to $25,000, with a median of $13,125 across 17 priced sales (USD at the sale-date rate). The highest recorded price is $25,000 for “Untitled (Sunset series)” at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) in 2014.

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  1. John Altoon, Untitled, 1966, pastel and graphite on paper
    Untitled, 1966
    Pastel · Paper
    20 h x 26 w in (51 x 66 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 129
    $3,810≈ £2,833≈ €3,273Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  2. John Altoon, Hyperion Lady and Man, 1964, pastel on illustration board
    Hyperion Lady and Man, 1964
    Pastel · Board
    60 x 40 in.
    Bonhams · · Lot 28
    $14,080≈ £11,303≈ €13,236Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $8,000–12,000View at Bonhams ↗
  3. John Altoon, Hollywood Starlet, 1966, pastel on illustration board
    Hollywood Starlet, 1966
    Pastel · Board
    60 x 40 in.
    Bonhams · · Lot 74
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $7,000–10,000View at Bonhams ↗
  4. John Altoon, Untitled, c. 1964, pastel and graphite on illustration board
    Untitled, c. 1964
    Pastel · Board
    32 h x 40 w in (81 x 102 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 159
    $2,520≈ £2,004≈ €2,335Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $3,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  5. John Altoon, Untitled, circa 1965, ink, pastel and sprayed colored ink on illustration board
    Untitled, circa 1965
    Pastel · Board
    30 x 40 in.
    Bonhams · · Lot 42
    $7,013≈ £5,653≈ €6,421Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $3,000–5,000View at Bonhams ↗
  6. John Altoon, Untitled, from the Sawtelle Series, 1964, ink, pastel and sprayed colored ink on illustration board
    Untitled, from the Sawtelle Series, 1964
    Pastel · Board
    60 x 40 in.
    Bonhams · · Lot 41
    $14,025≈ £11,305≈ €12,841Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $10,000–15,000View at Bonhams ↗
  7. John Altoon, Untitled, from the Hyperion Series, 1964, ink, pastel and sprayed colored ink on illustration board
    Untitled, from the Hyperion Series, 1964
    Pastel · Board
    56 x 40 in.
    Bonhams · · Lot 40
    $17,850≈ £14,388≈ €16,343Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $8,000–12,000View at Bonhams ↗
  8. John Altoon, Untitled, c. 1964, pastel and graphite on illustration board
    Untitled, c. 1964
    Pastel · Board
    32 h x 40 w in (81 x 102 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 149
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $5,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  9. John Altoon, Untitled, c. 1965, pastel, ink, and watercolor on paper
    Untitled, c. 1965
    Pastel · Paper
    30 h x 40 w in (76 x 102 cm)
    Wright · · Lot 124
    $2,142≈ £1,738≈ €1,969Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,500–View at Wright ↗
  10. John Altoon, Untitled (ABS- 90), 1964, ink, pastel and sprayed colored ink on illustration board
    Untitled (ABS- 90), 1964
    Pastel · Board
    30 x 40 in.
    Bonhams · · Lot 23
    $14,025≈ £10,744≈ €12,950Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $4,000–6,000View at Bonhams ↗
  11. John Altoon, Untitled, c. 1964, Pastel and graphite on illustration board
    Untitled, c. 1964
    Pastel · Board
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 141
    $8,750≈ £6,726≈ €7,453Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $5,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  12. John Altoon, Untitled (from the Hyperion Series), 1965, Pastel and ink on illustration board
    Untitled (from the Hyperion Series), 1965
    Pastel · Board
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 213
    $15,000≈ £11,513≈ €12,924Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $5,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  13. John Altoon, Untitled (Object Series), 1968, ink, wash, crayon, pastel and graphite on paper board
    Untitled (Object Series), 1968
    Pastel · Paper
    30 x 40 in. (76.2 x 101.7 cm)
    Bonhams · · Lot 17
    $4,750≈ £3,273≈ €4,129Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,500–3,000View at Bonhams ↗
  14. John Altoon, Untitled, c. 1965, Ink and water-based media pastel on illustration board
    Untitled, c. 1965
    Pastel · Board
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 25
    $15,000≈ £9,745≈ €13,361Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $6,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  15. John Altoon, Untitled, 1962, Pastel on board
    Untitled, 1962
    Pastel · Board
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 395
    $16,250≈ £10,099≈ €12,858Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $20,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  16. John Altoon, Untitled (Sunset series), 1964, Ink, pastel, and airbrush on illustration board
    Untitled (Sunset series), 1964
    Pastel · Board
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 37
    $25,000≈ £14,849≈ €18,254Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $12,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  17. John Altoon, About Women, 1966, Oil pastel on paper
    About Women, 1966
    Pastel · Paper
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 211
    $12,500≈ £8,224≈ €9,725Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $10,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  18. John Altoon, Untitled, c. 1966, Pastel on paper
    Untitled, c. 1966
    Pastel · Paper
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 391
    $13,125≈ £8,399≈ €9,806Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $4,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  19. John Altoon, (American 1925-1969), pastel and ink on paper
    (American 1925-1969)
    Pastel · Paper
    30 x 40in (76 x 102cm)
    Bonhams · · Lot 167
    $6,573≈ £3,466≈ €5,151Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $3,000–5,000View at Bonhams ↗

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