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John Coburn

Australian · 1925–2006 · Painter

John Coburn was an Australian abstract painter, teacher, tapestry designer and printmaker. (Wikipedia)

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412auction results2009–2026years recorded89%sold (366)$1.9kSign up free to seemedian price

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  1. John Coburn, Trajectory 1968, 1968, synthetic polymer paint on canvasTrajectory 1968Smith & Singer · A$184,091≈ $124,059≈ £95,203≈ €111,604Sign up to see
  2. John Coburn, White Bird c1974, c1974, synthetic polymer paint on canvasWhite Bird c1974Menzies · A$184,091≈ $122,868≈ £99,666≈ €113,274Sign up to see
  3. John Coburn, The Seven Days of Creation (from The Book of Genesis series) 1969-70, 1969-70, wool tapestry (7)The Seven Days of Creation (from The Book of Genesis series) 1969-70Menzies · A$147,273≈ $97,540≈ £76,828≈ €88,794Sign up to see

John Coburn’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 412 auction results for John Coburn between 2009 and 2026, of which 366 sold (89%). Recorded sale prices range from $71Sign up free to see to $124kSign up free to see. The highest price recorded is $124kSign up free to see for Trajectory 1968 at Smith & Singer in August 2024. The most common medium is screenprints (134 lots). Most results come from Leonard Joel (170), Menzies (135) and Davidson Auctions (65).

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  1. John Coburn, Tree of Life II (Maquette for Tapestry) 1974, 1974, gouache on paper
    Tree of Life II (Maquette for Tapestry) 1974, 1974
    Gouache · Paper
    52.0 x 62.0 cm; 78.0 x 89.0 cm (framed)
    Menzies · · Lot 10
    A$27,000≈ $19,413≈ £14,293≈ €16,671Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$10,000–15,000View at Menzies ↗
  2. John Coburn, Celebration Blue 1974, 1974, synthetic polymer paint on canvas on board
    Celebration Blue 1974, 1974
    Acrylic · Canvas
    74.5 x 60.0 cm; 91.0 x 76.0 cm (framed)
    Menzies · · Lot 11
    A$36,818≈ $26,472≈ £19,491≈ €22,733Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$25,000–35,000View at Menzies ↗
  3. John Coburn, The 3rd Day: God Created the Earth (from The Seven Days of Creation, The Book of Genesis series) 1969-70, 1969-70, wool tapestry
    The 3rd Day: God Created the Earth (from The Seven Days of Creation, The Book of Genesis series) 1969-70, 1969-70
    wool tapestry · ed. 3/3
    188.0 x 234.0 cm
    Menzies · · Lot 61
    A$51,545≈ $37,061≈ £27,287≈ €31,826Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$18,000–24,000View at Menzies ↗
  4. John Coburn, Autumn Splendour 1981, 1981, oil on canvas
    Autumn Splendour 1981, 1981
    Oil · Canvas
    59.0 x 89.5 cm; 87.0 x 117.0 cm (framed)
    Menzies · · Lot 62
    A$44,182≈ $31,767≈ £23,389≈ €27,279Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$25,000–35,000View at Menzies ↗
  5. John Coburn, Territory Landscape III 2001, 2001, oil on canvas
    Territory Landscape III 2001, 2001
    Oil · Canvas
    100 x 121 cm
    Smith & Singer · · Lot 53
    A$58,909≈ $42,139≈ £30,912≈ €36,134Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$30,000–50,000View at Smith & Singer ↗
  6. John Coburn, Temple, 1965, Oil on Canvas
    Temple, 1965
    Oil · Canvas
    183x170cm
    Davidson Auctions · · Lot 1
    A$135,000≈ $94,337≈ £70,802≈ €82,831HammerSign up free to seeEst. A$40,000–60,000View at Davidson Auctions ↗
  7. John Coburn, Study for Desert Ceremony, gouache and pastel on paper
    Study for Desert Ceremony
    Gouache · Paper
    28 x 38cm (sheet)
    Leonard Joel · · Lot 36
    A$3,200≈ $2,204≈ £1,667≈ €1,934Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$3,000–5,000View at Leonard Joel ↗
  8. John Coburn, Walbiri, 1984, screenprint, ed. A/P
    Walbiri, 1984
    Screenprint · ed. screenprint, ed. A/P
    72 x 48cm (image); 76.5 x 57cm (sheet)
    Leonard Joel · · Lot 15
    A$3,000≈ $2,104≈ £1,590≈ €1,835Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$1,000–2,000View at Leonard Joel ↗
  9. John Coburn, Rare Bird, 1989, screenprint, ed. 12/100
    Rare Bird, 1989
    Screenprint · ed. screenprint, ed. 12/100
    48 x 70cm (72.5 x 88cm framed)
    Leonard Joel · · Lot 78
    A$1,000≈ $718≈ £533≈ €616Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$500–800View at Leonard Joel ↗
  10. John Coburn, Flame Tree 1976, 1976, colour screenprint
    Flame Tree 1976, 1976
    Screenprint · ed. 28/40
    96.5 x 66.5 cm (image); 111.0 x 80.0 cm (framed)
    Menzies · · Lot 107
    A$3,927≈ $2,850≈ £2,092≈ €2,421Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$2,000–3,000View at Menzies ↗

John Coburn paintings (117)John Coburn oil paintings (89)John Coburn acrylic paintings (28)John Coburn works on paper (84)John Coburn watercolors (9)John Coburn gouaches (39)John Coburn pastels (5)John Coburn drawings (6)John Coburn prints (192)John Coburn etchings (7)John Coburn lithographs (11)John Coburn screenprints (134)

John Coburn: quick facts

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

$124,059Sign up free to see, for Trajectory 1968 at Smith & Singer (August 2024) — the highest price in ArtSell’s records.

What is a typical auction price for John Coburn?

The median sale price is $1.9kSign up free to see across 366 priced sales. Prices vary by medium, size and date — see the price chart & statistics.

How many works by John Coburn have sold at auction?

366 of 412 recorded lots sold between 2009 and 2026.

Which auction houses sell John Coburn?

Leonard Joel, Menzies and Davidson Auctions account for the most recorded results. Leonard Joel · Menzies · Davidson Auctions

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