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John Banting

British · 1902–1972

John Banting was an English Surrealist artist and writer associated with the Bloomsbury Group, whose left-wing philosophy was reflected in much of his work. According to his… (Wikipedia)

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27auction results1993–2026years recorded100%sold (27)$706Sign up free to seemedian price

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  1. John Banting, Untitled, oil on board 51 x 40cmUntitledSworders · £2,000≈ $2,681≈ €2,298Sign up to see
  2. John Banting, Untitled, 1923, Ink & Coloured PencilsUntitledDavidson Auctions · A$3,750≈ $2,463≈ £1,959≈ €2,256Sign up to see
  3. John Banting, Untitled, Piano player oil on canvas laid on board 38 x 68cmUntitledSworders · £1,800≈ $2,413≈ €2,068Sign up to see

John Banting’s highest prices recorded at auction, ranked in US dollars at each sale-date exchange rate and shown in the currency of the sale (with the buyer’s premium where the house publishes it).

ArtSell has recorded 27 auction results for John Banting between 1993 and 2026, of which 27 sold (100%). Recorded sale prices range from $158Sign up free to see to $2.7kSign up free to see. The highest price recorded is $2.7kSign up free to see for Untitled at Sworders in October 2025. The most common medium is oil paintings (6 lots). Most results come from Sworders (23), Rago Auctions (1) and Levis Fine Art Auctions (1).

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  1. John Banting, Snake in the Grass, Alas, linocut
    Snake in the Grass, Alas
    Woodcut / linocut · ed. 1/2
    image 8.5 x 12cm; framed 33.5 x 34cm
    Sworders · · Lot 40
    £850≈ $1,132≈ €994HammerSign up free to seeEst. £100–300View at Sworders ↗
  2. John Banting, Cake, lithograph
    Cake
    Lithograph
    visible 27 x 35.5cm; framed 46.5 x 54cm
    Sworders · · Lot 41
    £260≈ $346≈ €304HammerSign up free to seeEst. £100–300View at Sworders ↗
  3. John Banting, Guitar player, pen and ink and marker pen
    Guitar player
    Drawing
    39 x 50cm; framed 54 x 63.5cm
    Sworders · · Lot 231
    £500≈ $662≈ €576HammerSign up free to seeEst. £400–600View at Sworders ↗
  4. John Banting, Untitled, watercolour and gouache 27 x 17cm Provenance: Christie's
    Untitled
    Watercolor
    Sworders · · Lot 301
    £320≈ $423≈ €364HammerSign up free to seeEst. £200–400View at Sworders ↗
  5. John Banting, Untitled, pen and ink and gouache 28.5 x 20.5cm
    Untitled
    Gouache
    Sworders · · Lot 302
    £300≈ $396≈ €341HammerSign up free to seeEst. £200–400View at Sworders ↗
  6. John Banting, Untitled, watercolour and pastel 35 x 24cm and 32 x 21cm (2)
    Untitled
    Watercolor
    Sworders · · Lot 303
    £120≈ $158≈ €136HammerSign up free to seeEst. £120–180View at Sworders ↗
  7. John Banting, Untitled, 1935 (made) linocut
    Untitled
    Woodcut / linocut · ed. 23/45
    Sworders · · Lot 305
    £180≈ $238≈ €205HammerSign up free to seeEst. £200–300View at Sworders ↗
  8. John Banting, Untitled, 1932 (made) linocut in blue
    Untitled
    Woodcut / linocut · ed. 42/45
    Sworders · · Lot 306
    £180≈ $238≈ €205HammerSign up free to seeEst. £150–200View at Sworders ↗
  9. John Banting, Untitled, 1935 (made) linocut
    Untitled
    Woodcut / linocut · ed. 42/45
    Sworders · · Lot 344
    £250≈ $335≈ €287HammerSign up free to seeEst. £300–400View at Sworders ↗
  10. John Banting, Untitled, 1934 (made) linocut in colours
    Untitled
    Woodcut / linocut · ed. 21/45
    Sworders · · Lot 345
    £260≈ $349≈ €299HammerSign up free to seeEst. £300–500View at Sworders ↗

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John Banting: quick facts

What is the highest price paid for a work by John Banting at auction?

$2,681Sign up free to see, for Untitled at Sworders (October 2025) — the highest price in ArtSell’s records.

What is a typical auction price for John Banting?

The median sale price is $706Sign up free to see across 26 priced sales. Prices vary by medium, size and date — see the price chart & statistics.

How many works by John Banting have sold at auction?

27 of 27 recorded lots sold between 1993 and 2026.

Which auction houses sell John Banting?

Sworders, Rago Auctions and Levis Fine Art Auctions account for the most recorded results. Sworders · Rago Auctions · Levis Fine Art Auctions

About John Banting

John Banting was an English Surrealist artist and writer associated with the Bloomsbury Group, whose left-wing philosophy was reflected in much of his work. According to his Times obituary, he was "an artist who adopted surrealist conventions for satirical purposes". Anthony Powell regarded him as "the only true English Surrealist painter".

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