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John Duncan

British · 1866–1945 · Painter, Illustrator

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16auction results2009–2025years recorded94%sold (15)$2.6kSign up free to seemedian price

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  1. John Duncan, CATHEDRAL ROCK, NORTH END, IONA, oil on boardCATHEDRAL ROCK, NORTH END, IONALyon & Turnbull · £6,930≈ $8,641≈ €8,048Sign up to see
  2. John Duncan, THE MAN OF THE MOON LOST, tempera on boardTHE MAN OF THE MOON LOSTLyon & Turnbull · £4,536≈ $5,792≈ €5,331Sign up to see
  3. John Duncan, PORT BHAN, oil on boardPORT BHANLyon & Turnbull · £4,284≈ $5,470≈ €5,035Sign up to see

John Duncan’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 16 auction results for John Duncan between 2009 and 2025, of which 15 sold (94%). Recorded sale prices range from $61Sign up free to see to $8.6kSign up free to see. The highest price recorded is $8.6kSign up free to see for CATHEDRAL ROCK, NORTH END, IONA at Lyon & Turnbull in June 2023. The most common medium is oil paintings (10 lots). Most results come from Lyon & Turnbull (10), Anderson & Garland (3) and Sworders (3).

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  1. John Duncan, Untitled, tempera on canvas 76 x 57cm
    Untitled
    Tempera · Canvas
    Sworders · · Lot 322
    £3,200≈ $4,207≈ €3,635HammerSign up free to seeEst. £3,500–5,500View at Sworders ↗
  2. Woodcock (Just Arrived)
    Watercolor
    43 x 61cms, 5 x 92cms in frame.
    Anderson & Garland · · Lot 983
    £95≈ $125≈ €113HammerSign up free to seeEst. £150–250View at Anderson & Garland ↗
  3. John Duncan, ST. MICHAEL AND THE DEVIL, watercolour grisaille on paper
    ST. MICHAEL AND THE DEVIL
    Watercolor · Paper
    34cm x 22cm (13 ½in x 8 ½in)
    Lyon & Turnbull · · Lot 120
    £2,016≈ $2,613≈ €2,398Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £600–800View at Lyon & Turnbull ↗
  4. John Duncan, PORT BHAN, oil on board
    PORT BHAN
    Oil · Board
    30.5cm x 41cm (12in x 16in)
    Lyon & Turnbull · · Lot 150
    £4,284≈ $5,470≈ €5,035Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £800–1,200View at Lyon & Turnbull ↗
  5. John Duncan, THE MAN OF THE MOON LOST, tempera on board
    THE MAN OF THE MOON LOST
    Tempera · Board
    41cm x 30.5cm (16in x 12in)
    Lyon & Turnbull · · Lot 71
    £4,536≈ $5,792≈ €5,331Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £600–900View at Lyon & Turnbull ↗
  6. John Duncan, Untitled, oil on board 30 x 40cm Provenance: With the Royal Society of Painters in Watercolours.
    Untitled
    Oil · Board
    Sworders · · Lot 62
    £800≈ $974≈ €921HammerSign up free to seeEst. £1,000–1,500View at Sworders ↗
  7. John Duncan, CATHEDRAL ROCK, NORTH END, IONA, oil on board
    CATHEDRAL ROCK, NORTH END, IONA
    Oil · Board
    38cm x 46cm (15in x 18in)
    Lyon & Turnbull · · Lot 156
    £6,930≈ $8,641≈ €8,048Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £1,500–2,000View at Lyon & Turnbull ↗
  8. Barn Swallow, and Gold-Crest
    Watercolor
    24.5 x 19.5cms, and 21.5 x 21.5cms, framed. (a pair)
    Anderson & Garland · · Lot 67
    £120≈ $146≈ €139HammerSign up free to seeEst. £50–100View at Anderson & Garland ↗
  9. Peregrine Falcon, and Kingfisher on the Watch
    Watercolor
    44 x 32.5cms, and 31 x 24cms, framed. (2)
    Anderson & Garland · · Lot 68
    £50≈ $61≈ €58HammerSign up free to seeEst. £50–100View at Anderson & Garland ↗
  10. John Duncan, ERISKAY, oil on board
    ERISKAY
    Oil · Board
    36cm x 44.25cm (14.25in x 17.5in)
    Lyon & Turnbull · · Lot 103
    £2,750≈ $3,343≈ €3,215Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £800–1,200View at Lyon & Turnbull ↗

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John Duncan: quick facts

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

$8,641Sign up free to see, for CATHEDRAL ROCK, NORTH END, IONA at Lyon & Turnbull (June 2023) — the highest price in ArtSell’s records.

What is a typical auction price for John Duncan?

The median sale price is $2.6kSign up free to see across 15 priced sales. Prices vary by medium, size and date — see the price chart & statistics.

How many works by John Duncan have sold at auction?

15 of 16 recorded lots sold between 2009 and 2025.

Which auction houses sell John Duncan?

Lyon & Turnbull, Anderson & Garland and Sworders account for the most recorded results. Lyon & Turnbull · Anderson & Garland · Sworders

About John Duncan

In museum collections

  • John Duncan, Angus Og, God of Love and Courtesy, Putting a Spell of Summer Calm on the SeaAngus Og, God of Love and Courtesy, Putting a Spell of Summer Calm on the Sea, 1908
    National Galleries Scotland · Public domain
  • John Duncan, Saint BrideSaint Bride, 1913
    National Galleries Scotland · Public domain
  • John Duncan, Masque of LoveMasque of Love, 1912
    Aberdeen Archives, Gallery and Museums collections · Public domain
  • John Duncan, A Rocky ShoreA Rocky Shore, 1912
    Aberdeen Archives, Gallery and Museums collections · Public domain

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