John Coburn Pastels: Auction Prices

Australian · 1925–2006

ArtSell has recorded 5 auction results for John Coburn pastels between 2014 and 2026, of which 4 sold (80% sell-through). Prices realised range from $2,392 to $7,020, with a median of $5,199 across 4 priced sales (USD at the sale-date rate). The highest recorded price is $7,020 for “Totemic Figures” at Leonard Joel in 2026.

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1. 
   Totemic Figures

   Pastel · Paper

   101 x 64cm (122 x 83cm framed)

   Leonard Joel · Mar 3, 2026 · Lot 1
   A$10,000≈ $7,020≈ £5,272≈ €6,048Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$5,000–8,000View at Leonard Joel ↗
2. 
   Guringai

   Pastel

   76x57cm (each sheet) 76x114cm (overall)

   Davidson Auctions · Aug 21, 2022 · Lot 29
   A$7,000≈ $4,826≈ £4,085≈ €4,825HammerSign up free to seeEst. A$8,000–12,000View at Davidson Auctions ↗
3. 
   Study for Bush Fragments

   Pastel · Paper

   30.0 x 34.5 cm

   Menzies · Sep 24, 2015 · Lot 172
   A$3,436≈ $2,392≈ £1,572≈ €2,128Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$3,000–5,000View at Menzies ↗
4. 
   Study for Totems of an Ancient Land

   Pastel · Paper

   30.0 x 44.5 cm

   Menzies · Sep 24, 2015 · Lot 171
   Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. A$3,000–5,000View at Menzies ↗
5. 
   Untitled

   Pastel · Paper

   65.5 x 102.0 cm

   Menzies · Dec 11, 2014 · Lot 254
   A$6,750≈ $5,572≈ £3,554≈ €4,483Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$6,000–8,000View at Menzies ↗

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