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John Currin

American · b. 1962 · Painter, Draughtsman

John Currin is an American painter based in New York City. He is most recognized for his satirical figurative paintings that explore controversial sexual and societal topics.… (Wikipedia)

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  1. John Currin, Amanda, 2003, oil on canvasAmandaPhillips · $3,525,000≈ £2,205,744≈ €2,631,775Sign up to see
  2. John Currin, The Owens, 1994, oil on canvasThe OwensPhillips · $1,685,000≈ £1,066,996≈ €1,475,611Sign up to see
  3. John Currin, Birthday, 1999, oil on canvasBirthdayPhillips · $1,505,000≈ £997,349≈ €1,396,622Sign up to see

John Currin’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 51 auction results for John Currin between 2013 and 2026, of which 35 sold (69%). Recorded sale prices range from $484Sign up free to see to $3.5MSign up free to see. The highest price recorded is $3.5MSign up free to see for Amanda at Phillips in November 2013. The most common medium is drawings (17 lots). Most results come from Phillips (42), Rago Auctions (4) and Wright (2).

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  1. John Currin, Untitled, 2001, gouache and ink on paper
    Untitled, 2001
    Gouache · Paper
    26 x 35.6 cm (10 1/4 x 14 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 57
    £14,190≈ $18,756≈ €16,451Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £20,000–30,000View at Phillips ↗
  2. John Currin, Healthcare Worker, 2002, ink, chalk and gouache on paper
    Healthcare Worker, 2002
    Gouache · Paper
    30 h x 22¼ w in (76 x 57 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 264
    $64,000≈ £47,372≈ €54,692Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $60,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  3. John Currin, Nude Couple with Drinks, 1993, ink on paper
    Nude Couple with Drinks, 1993
    Drawing · Paper
    13½ h x 10⅞ w in (34 x 28 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 267
    $10,240≈ £7,580≈ €8,751Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $10,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  4. John Currin, The Beggars Alms (for Parkett no. 65), 2002, etching with aquatint, sugarlift, spit bite, and drypoint on Somerset papersoft white textured
    The Beggars Alms (for Parkett no. 65), 2002
    Etching · Paper
    10¼ h x 8¼ w in (26 x 21 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 138
    $1,397≈ £1,053≈ €1,217Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $700–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  5. John Currin, Untitled, 2000, gouache, watercolor and pencil on paper
    Untitled, 2000
    Gouache · Paper
    13 3/8 x 9 1/2 in. (34 x 24.1 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 91
    $25,400≈ £18,957≈ €21,893Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $20,000–30,000View at Phillips ↗
  6. John Currin, Untitled (double-sided), 1998, gouache and graphite on paper
    Untitled (double-sided), 1998
    Gouache · Paper
    12 x 8 3/8 in. (30.5 x 21.3 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 404
    $40,640≈ £30,497≈ €36,240Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $30,000–40,000View at Phillips ↗
  7. John Currin, Sno-bo, 1999, ink on paper
    Sno-bo, 1999
    ink on paper · Paper
    8 1/2 x 6 3/4 in. (21.6 x 17.1 cm.)
    Phillips · · Lot 141
    $10,795≈ £8,109≈ €9,709Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $6,000–8,000View at Phillips ↗
  8. John Currin, Two Works: (i) The Jackass (Guy on a Dock with Boats) ; (ii) The Jackass (Guy Fishing with Two Babes), 1997, gouache on magazine paper
    Two Works: (i) The Jackass (Guy on a Dock with Boats) ; (ii) The Jackass (Guy Fishing with Two Babes), 1997
    Gouache · Paper
    20.3 x 20.4 cm (7 7/8 x 8 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 13
    £9,525≈ $12,468≈ €11,291Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £10,000–15,000View at Phillips ↗
  9. John Currin, The Beggars Alm (P. 65), 2002, Etching and aquatint, on Somerset paper, with full margins
    The Beggars Alm (P. 65), 2002
    Etching · Paper · ed. 42/70
    I. 10 3/8 x 8 1/2 in. (26.4 x 21.6 cm) S. 23 1/2 x 18 1/2 in. (59.7 x 47 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 81
    $1,143≈ £904≈ €1,069Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $700–1,000View at Phillips ↗
  10. John Currin, Sister, 1993, pencil on paper
    Sister, 1993
    Drawing · Paper
    12 x 9 1/2 in. (30.5 x 24.1 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 163
    $8,890≈ £7,019≈ €8,299Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $7,000–10,000View at Phillips ↗

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John Currin: quick facts

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

$3,525,000Sign up free to see, for Amanda at Phillips (November 2013) — the highest price in ArtSell’s records.

What is a typical auction price for John Currin?

The median sale price is $10.2kSign up free to see across 35 priced sales. Prices vary by medium, size and date — see the price chart & statistics.

How many works by John Currin have sold at auction?

35 of 51 recorded lots sold between 2013 and 2026.

Which auction houses sell John Currin?

Phillips, Rago Auctions and Wright account for the most recorded results. Phillips · Rago Auctions · Wright

About John Currin

John Currin is an American painter based in New York City. He is most recognized for his satirical figurative paintings that explore controversial sexual and societal topics. His work shows a wide range of influences, including the Renaissance, popular culture magazines, and contemporary fashion models. He often distorts or exaggerates the erotic forms of the female body, and has stressed that his characters are reflections of himself rather than inspired by real people.

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