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John Coburn Acrylic Paintings: Auction Prices

Australian · 1925–2006

ArtSell has recorded 48 auction results for John Coburn acrylic paintings between 2009 and 2026, of which 44 sold (92% sell-through). Prices realised range from $895 to $124,059, with a median of $6,742 across 44 priced sales (USD at the sale-date rate). The highest recorded price is $124,059 for “Trajectory 1968” at Smith & Singer in 2024.

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  1. 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 ↗
  2. John Coburn, Romanesque 1969, 1969, synthetic polymer paint on paper on board
    Romanesque 1969, 1969
    Acrylic · Board
    52.0 x 64.5 cm; 74.0 x 91.0 cm (framed)
    Menzies · · Lot 105
    A$36,818≈ $23,708≈ £17,591≈ €20,348Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$10,000–15,000View at Menzies ↗
  3. John Coburn, Emblem 1966, 1966, synthetic polymer paint on canvas
    Emblem 1966, 1966
    Acrylic · Canvas
    109.5 x 122 cm
    Smith & Singer · · Lot 54
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. A$40,000–60,000View at Smith & Singer ↗
  4. John Coburn, Maquette for Tapestry 'Drum Beat, 1972, Acrylic on Paper
    Maquette for Tapestry 'Drum Beat, 1972
    Acrylic · Paper
    52x65cm (image) 56.5x70cm (sheet)
    Davidson Auctions · · Lot 1
    A$7,000≈ $4,487≈ £3,514≈ €4,241HammerSign up free to seeEst. A$8,000–12,000View at Davidson Auctions ↗
  5. John Coburn, Trajectory 1968, 1968, synthetic polymer paint on canvas
    Trajectory 1968, 1968
    Acrylic · Canvas
    151 x 314 cm
    Smith & Singer · · Lot 24
    A$184,091≈ $124,059≈ £95,203≈ €111,604Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$150,000–250,000View at Smith & Singer ↗
  6. John Coburn, Territory Blues 1981, 1981, synthetic polymer paint on canvas on board
    Territory Blues 1981, 1981
    Acrylic · Canvas
    45.0 x 60.5 cm; 65.0 x 80.0 cm (framed)
    Menzies · · Lot 18
    A$23,318≈ $15,193≈ £12,048≈ €14,047Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$12,000–18,000View at Menzies ↗
  7. John Coburn, Insect, Paris 1972, 1972, synthetic polymer paint on canvas
    Insect, Paris 1972, 1972
    Acrylic · Canvas
    118.5 x 118.5 cm; 124.0 x 124.0 cm (framed)
    Menzies · · Lot 19
    A$49,091≈ $32,513≈ £25,609≈ €29,598Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$40,000–60,000View at Menzies ↗
  8. John Coburn, Untitled, Acrylic on Paper
    Untitled
    Acrylic · Paper
    14x22cm (image)
    Davidson Auctions · · Lot 48
    A$1,400≈ $895≈ £701≈ €820HammerSign up free to seeEst. A$1,500–2,500View at Davidson Auctions ↗
  9. John Coburn, Jazz II, 2000, screenprint 17/30
    Jazz II, 2000
    Acrylic · Paper
    50 x 50cm
    Davidson Auctions · · Lot 4
    A$5,500≈ $3,516≈ £2,755≈ €3,223HammerSign up free to seeEst. A$4,000–6,000View at Davidson Auctions ↗
  10. John Coburn, Half Light, Desert, synthetic polymer paint on paper
    Half Light, Desert
    Acrylic · Paper
    90.5 x 60.0 cm
    Menzies · · Lot 85
    A$10,432≈ $6,905≈ £5,456≈ €6,313Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$7,000–9,000View at Menzies ↗
  11. John Coburn, Red Fantasy (1980), 1980, synthetic polymer paint on paper on board
    Red Fantasy (1980), 1980
    Acrylic · Board
    69 x 51 cm
    Smith & Singer · · Lot 16
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. A$20,000–30,000View at Smith & Singer ↗
  12. John Coburn, White Bird c1974, c1974, synthetic polymer paint on canvas
    White Bird c1974, c1974
    Acrylic · Canvas
    170.0 x 427.5 cm
    Menzies · · Lot 13
    A$184,091≈ $122,868≈ £99,666≈ €113,274Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$150,000–200,000View at Menzies ↗
  13. John Coburn, Study for 'Mellow Yellow', 1987, synthetic polymer paint and gouache on paper
    Study for 'Mellow Yellow', 1987
    Acrylic · Paper
    28 x 24cm
    Leonard Joel · · Lot 33
    A$3,000≈ $2,003≈ £1,637≈ €1,859Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$3,500–4,500View at Leonard Joel ↗
  14. John Coburn, Exotic Plants, synthetic polymer paint on paper on board
    Exotic Plants
    Acrylic · Board
    70.0 x 52.0 cm
    Menzies · · Lot 4
    A$44,000≈ $29,268≈ £24,482≈ €28,347HammerSign up free to seeEst. A$20,000–30,000View at Menzies ↗
  15. John Coburn, Untitled, c.1960s, Acrylic & Gouache on Paper
    Untitled, c.1960s
    Acrylic · Paper
    15x20.5cm
    Davidson Auctions · · Lot 30A
    A$1,600≈ $1,103≈ £934≈ €1,103HammerSign up free to seeEst. A$1,000–2,000View at Davidson Auctions ↗
  16. John Coburn, Untitled, Acrylic on Paper
    Untitled
    Acrylic · Paper
    16x23.5cm
    Davidson Auctions · · Lot 30
    A$3,250≈ $2,241≈ £1,897≈ €2,240HammerSign up free to seeEst. A$1,000–2,000View at Davidson Auctions ↗
  17. John Coburn, Study for Jazz Series - Never Let Me Go, 2001, Acrylic and Pastel on Arches Paper
    Study for Jazz Series - Never Let Me Go, 2001
    Acrylic · Paper
    34x45cm (image)
    Davidson Auctions · · Lot 3
    A$5,000≈ $3,447≈ £2,918≈ €3,447HammerSign up free to seeEst. A$4,000–6,000View at Davidson Auctions ↗
  18. John Coburn, Study for Obiri Rock Painting 1993, 1993, synthetic polymer paint and pastel on paper
    Study for Obiri Rock Painting 1993, 1993
    Acrylic · Paper
    32.0 x 43.0 cm
    Menzies · · Lot 87
    A$6,750≈ $5,053≈ £3,851≈ €4,552Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$4,500–5,500View at Menzies ↗
  19. John Coburn, Study for Simpson Desert 2002, 2002, synthetic polymer paint and pastel on paper
    Study for Simpson Desert 2002, 2002
    Acrylic · Paper
    34.5 x 33.5 cm
    Menzies · · Lot 86
    A$5,891≈ $4,410≈ £3,361≈ €3,973Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$4,500–5,500View at Menzies ↗
  20. John Coburn, Study for Along the Diamantina 2001, 2001, synthetic polymer paint and pastel on paper
    Study for Along the Diamantina 2001, 2001
    Acrylic · Paper
    34.0 x 40.0 cm
    Menzies · · Lot 85
    A$5,523≈ $4,135≈ £3,151≈ €3,724Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$4,500–5,500View at Menzies ↗
  21. John Coburn, Obiri Sunset, Acrylic on Paper
    Obiri Sunset
    Acrylic · Paper
    68.5x57.5cm
    Davidson Auctions · · Lot 7
    A$6,500≈ $4,587≈ £3,460≈ €4,063HammerSign up free to seeEst. A$4,000–6,000View at Davidson Auctions ↗
  22. John Coburn, Dry Country, synthetic polymer paint on paper on board
    Dry Country
    Acrylic · Board
    50.0 x 68.5 cm
    Menzies · · Lot 57
    A$28,227≈ $20,150≈ £15,138≈ €17,810Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$12,000–18,000View at Menzies ↗
  23. John Coburn, Formal Garden c1974, c1974, synthetic polymer paint on paper on board
    Formal Garden c1974, c1974
    Acrylic · Board
    51.0 x 68.5 cm
    Menzies · · Lot 13
    A$25,773≈ $19,320≈ £13,950≈ €16,258Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$16,000–24,000View at Menzies ↗
  24. John Coburn, Goodbye Little Yellow Bird 1975, 1975, oil on canvas on board
    Goodbye Little Yellow Bird 1975, 1975
    Acrylic · Canvas
    59.5 x 75.0 cm
    Menzies · · Lot 3
    A$27,000≈ $20,541≈ £14,928≈ €17,519Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$18,000–24,000View at Menzies ↗
  25. John Coburn, Temple, 2000, Acrylic on Paper
    Temple, 2000
    Acrylic · Paper
    18x18cm
    Davidson Auctions · · Lot 13
    A$1,400≈ $1,031≈ £774≈ €861HammerSign up free to seeEst. A$1,000–2,000View at Davidson Auctions ↗
  26. John Coburn, Perfumed Garden 1976, 1976, synthetic polymer paint on canvas
    Perfumed Garden 1976, 1976
    Acrylic · Canvas
    97.0 x 195.0 cm
    Menzies · · Lot 51
    A$61,364≈ $44,620≈ £33,706≈ €37,711Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$50,000–70,000View at Menzies ↗
  27. John Coburn, Study for a Painting (Jazz Series), 1981, Acrylic on Paper
    Study for a Painting (Jazz Series), 1981
    Acrylic · Paper
    24x30cm
    Davidson Auctions · · Lot 21
    A$2,250≈ $1,569≈ £1,246≈ €1,385HammerSign up free to seeEst. A$1,200–2,500View at Davidson Auctions ↗
  28. John Coburn, Mosque, 1969, Acrylic on Paper on Board
    Mosque, 1969
    Acrylic · Board
    52x64.5cm
    Davidson Auctions · · Lot 9
    A$3,500≈ $2,381≈ £1,848≈ €2,158HammerSign up free to seeEst. A$3,500–5,000View at Davidson Auctions ↗
  29. John Coburn, Stream of Consciousness I, Acrylic & Oil Pastel on Paper
    Stream of Consciousness I
    Acrylic · Paper
    39x34cm
    Davidson Auctions · · Lot 8
    A$3,000≈ $2,041≈ £1,584≈ €1,849HammerSign up free to seeEst. A$2,250–2,750View at Davidson Auctions ↗
  30. John Coburn, Study for Savoy Blues, Acrylic on Paper
    Study for Savoy Blues
    Acrylic · Paper
    34x40cm
    Davidson Auctions · · Lot 7
    A$2,500≈ $1,701≈ £1,320≈ €1,541HammerSign up free to seeEst. A$2,500–3,500View at Davidson Auctions ↗
  31. John Coburn, Garden in Warrawee (1978), 1978, synthetic polymer paint on canvasboard
    Garden in Warrawee (1978), 1978
    Acrylic · Canvas
    76 x 56 cm
    Smith & Singer · · Lot 164
    A$14,640≈ $10,256≈ £8,262≈ €9,145Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$12,000–18,000View at Smith & Singer ↗
  32. John Coburn, (Phoenix), synthetic polymer paint and gouache on paper on board
    (Phoenix)
    Acrylic · Board
    35.5 x 25.5 cm
    Smith & Singer · · Lot 107
    A$5,490≈ $3,896≈ £2,961≈ €3,431Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$3,000–5,000View at Smith & Singer ↗
  33. John Coburn, Carnival 1985, 1985, synthetic polymer paint on paper
    Carnival 1985, 1985
    Acrylic · Paper
    56.0 x 75.5 cm
    Menzies · · Lot 75
    A$9,818≈ $7,284≈ £5,651≈ €6,283Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$6,000–9,000View at Menzies ↗
  34. John Coburn, Tower of Babel 1973, 1973, synthetic polymer paint on canvas
    Tower of Babel 1973, 1973
    Acrylic · Canvas
    121.8 x 122 cm
    Smith & Singer · · Lot 55
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. A$35,000–45,000View at Smith & Singer ↗
  35. John Coburn, Bird and Moon 1968, 1968, synthetic polymer paint on canvasboard
    Bird and Moon 1968, 1968
    Acrylic · Canvas
    61 x 75.5 cm
    Smith & Singer · · Lot 193
    A$14,640≈ $11,246≈ £8,000≈ €9,153Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$7,000–9,000View at Smith & Singer ↗
  36. John Coburn, The Park by the Lake, synthetic polymer paint on paper on board
    The Park by the Lake
    Acrylic · Board
    69.5 x 51.5 cm
    Menzies · · Lot 108
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. A$12,000–16,000View at Menzies ↗
  37. John Coburn, Romanesque Cross 1973, 1973, synthetic polymer paint on canvas
    Romanesque Cross 1973, 1973
    Acrylic · Canvas
    76 x 60.5 cm
    Smith & Singer · · Lot 178
    A$9,760≈ $7,382≈ £5,815≈ €6,622Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$8,000–10,000View at Smith & Singer ↗
  38. John Coburn, Study for Kakadu, synthetic polymer paint and coloured pencil on paper
    Study for Kakadu
    Acrylic · Paper
    23.0 x 34.0 cm
    Menzies · · Lot 253
    A$2,209≈ $1,823≈ £1,163≈ €1,467Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$2,000–3,000View at Menzies ↗
  39. John Coburn, CANTICLE OF THE SUN II 1974, 1974, synthetic polymer paint on canvas
    CANTICLE OF THE SUN II 1974, 1974
    Acrylic · Canvas
    Smith & Singer · · Lot 31
    A$20,130≈ $18,350≈ £11,355≈ €13,546Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$15,000–20,000View at Smith & Singer ↗
  40. John Coburn, Chromatic Painting 1971, 1971, synthetic polymer paint on canvas
    Chromatic Painting 1971, 1971
    Acrylic · Canvas
    80.0 x 80.0 cm
    Menzies · · Lot 3
    A$5,155≈ $5,045≈ £3,329≈ €3,921Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$5,000–8,000View at Menzies ↗
  41. John Coburn, The Perfumed Garden 1976, 1976, synthetic polymer paint on canvas
    The Perfumed Garden 1976, 1976
    Acrylic · Canvas
    97.0 x 195.0 cm
    Menzies · · Lot 47
    A$73,636≈ $76,935≈ £47,762≈ €59,593Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$60,000–80,000View at Menzies ↗
  42. John Coburn, Half Light, Desert, synthetic polymer paint on paper
    Half Light, Desert
    Acrylic · Paper
    90.5 x 61.0 cm
    Menzies · · Lot 110
    A$7,200≈ $7,159≈ £4,571≈ €5,359Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$7,000–10,000View at Menzies ↗
  43. John Coburn, Summer Garden, synthetic polymer paint on paper on board
    Summer Garden
    Acrylic · Board
    51.5 x 69.5 cm
    Menzies · · Lot 21
    A$19,800≈ $18,089≈ £12,114≈ €13,544Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$16,000–24,000View at Menzies ↗
  44. John Coburn, Marriage at Cana 1966, 1966, synthetic polymer paint on paper on board
    Marriage at Cana 1966, 1966
    Acrylic · Board
    30.0 x 37.5 cm
    Menzies · · Lot 2
    A$7,200≈ $6,578≈ £4,405≈ €4,925Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$7,000–10,000View at Menzies ↗
  45. John Coburn, Bye Bye Blackbird, synthetic polymer paint on paper on board
    Bye Bye Blackbird
    Acrylic · Board
    35.5 x 53.5 cm
    Menzies · · Lot 122
    A$10,200≈ $8,919≈ £5,426≈ €6,033Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$6,000–8,000View at Menzies ↗
  46. John Coburn, Untitled c1968, c1968, synthetic polymer paint on canvas
    Untitled c1968, c1968
    Acrylic · Canvas
    153.0 x 153.0 cm
    Menzies · · Lot 26
    A$28,800≈ $25,183≈ £15,321≈ €17,035Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$26,000–34,000View at Menzies ↗
  47. John Coburn, Study for Great Northern Highway 2002, 2002, synthetic polymer paint and pastel on paper
    Study for Great Northern Highway 2002, 2002
    Acrylic · Paper
    28.0 x 52.5 cm
    Menzies · · Lot 113
    A$5,400≈ $4,313≈ £2,611≈ €3,074Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$3,000–4,000View at Menzies ↗
  48. John Coburn, Chromatic Painting I 1971, 1971, synthetic polymer paint on canvas
    Chromatic Painting I 1971, 1971
    Acrylic · Canvas
    79.5 x 99.0 cm
    Menzies · · Lot 1
    A$8,400≈ $5,870≈ £4,021≈ €4,350Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$8,000–10,000View at Menzies ↗

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