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John Bratby

British · 1928–1992 · Painter

John Randall Bratby RA was an English painter who founded the kitchen sink realism style of art that was influential in the late 1950s. He made portraits of his family and… (Wikipedia)

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  1. John Bratby, UNTITLED (FOR 'THE HORSE'S MOUTH'), 1958, Oil on boardUNTITLED (FOR 'THE HORSE'S MOUTH'), 1958Lyon & Turnbull · £27,500≈ $35,987≈ €32,946Sign up to see
  2. John Bratby, White and Mauve Butterfly Irises, 1966, oil on canvasWhite and Mauve Butterfly Irises, 1966Lyon & Turnbull · £15,120≈ $17,471≈ €17,557Sign up to see
  3. John Bratby, Boats and David, oil on canvasBoats and DavidLyon & Turnbull · £8,190≈ $9,464≈ €9,510Sign up to see

John Bratby’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 47 auction results for John Bratby between 2008 and 2026, of which 44 sold (94%). Recorded sale prices range from $55Sign up free to see to $36kSign up free to see. The highest price recorded is $36kSign up free to see for UNTITLED (FOR 'THE HORSE'S MOUTH'), 1958 at Lyon & Turnbull in April 2022. The most common medium is oil paintings (32 lots). Most results come from Sworders (25), Lyon & Turnbull (12) and Toovey's (7).

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  1. John Bratby, The Aechmea Plant', circa 1970s, oil on board
    The Aechmea Plant', circa 1970s
    Oil · Board
    91 x 61cm; framed 109 x 78.5cm
    Sworders · · Lot 54
    £2,600≈ $3,443≈ €2,994HammerSign up free to seeEst. £2,000–3,000View at Sworders ↗
  2. John Bratby, A landscape with building and trees, oil on canvas
    A landscape with building and trees
    Oil · Canvas
    40 x 66cm; framed 59 x 84cm
    Sworders · · Lot 55
    £1,000≈ $1,324≈ €1,152HammerSign up free to seeEst. £500–700View at Sworders ↗
  3. John Bratby, Pieces of Cantaloup Melons and Pieces of a Small Spheroid Melon, oil on canvas
    Pieces of Cantaloup Melons and Pieces of a Small Spheroid Melon
    Oil · Canvas
    39⅞ h x 19⅞ w in (101 x 50 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 182
    $1,280≈ £956≈ €1,104Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  4. John Bratby, Venice Carnival, oil on canvas
    Venice Carnival
    Oil · Canvas
    121.5cm x 91cm
    Toovey's · · Lot 78
    £2,600≈ $3,461≈ €3,009HammerSign up free to seeView at Toovey's ↗
  5. John Bratby, Untitled, pencil and pastel 24.5 x 34cm
    Untitled
    Pastel
    Sworders · · Lot 127
    £240≈ $317≈ €273HammerSign up free to seeEst. £250–350View at Sworders ↗
  6. John Bratby, Corn on the cob, colour screenprint with hand finishing
    Corn on the cob
    Screenprint
    75cm x 55cm
    Toovey's · · Lot 35
    £110≈ $146≈ €126HammerSign up free to seeView at Toovey's ↗
  7. John Bratby, Untitled, oil on canvas 121.5 x 91cm Exhibited: Royal Academy Summer Exhibition 1985
    Untitled
    Oil · Canvas
    Sworders · · Lot 315
    £3,500≈ $4,632≈ €4,090HammerSign up free to seeEst. £2,000–3,000View at Sworders ↗
  8. John Bratby, Untitled, oil on canvas 91 x 121.5cm
    Untitled
    Oil · Canvas
    Sworders · · Lot 316
    £2,600≈ $3,441≈ €3,039HammerSign up free to seeEst. £3,000–5,000View at Sworders ↗
  9. John Bratby, Untitled, mixed media 57 x 38.5cm
    Untitled
    Mixed media
    Sworders · · Lot 102
    £200≈ $259≈ €237HammerSign up free to seeEst. £200–300View at Sworders ↗
  10. John Bratby, Untitled, graphite 25.5 x 35.5cm
    Untitled
    Drawing
    Sworders · · Lot 103
    £450≈ $582≈ €533HammerSign up free to seeEst. £200–300View at Sworders ↗

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John Bratby: quick facts

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

$35,987Sign up free to see, for UNTITLED (FOR 'THE HORSE'S MOUTH'), 1958 at Lyon & Turnbull (April 2022) — the highest price in ArtSell’s records.

What is a typical auction price for John Bratby?

The median sale price is $1.4kSign up free to see across 44 priced sales. Prices vary by medium, size and date — see the price chart & statistics.

How many works by John Bratby have sold at auction?

44 of 47 recorded lots sold between 2008 and 2026.

Which auction houses sell John Bratby?

Sworders, Lyon & Turnbull and Toovey's account for the most recorded results. Sworders · Lyon & Turnbull · Toovey's

About John Bratby

John Randall Bratby RA was an English painter who founded the kitchen sink realism style of art that was influential in the late 1950s. He made portraits of his family and celebrities. His works were seen in television and film. Bratby was also a writer.

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