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John F. Peto, The Old Violin

John F. Peto

American · 1854–1907 · Painter, Photographer

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7auction results2008–2023years recorded57%sold (4)$7kSign up free to seemedian price

Record prices

  1. John F. Peto, Inkwell, Quill and Book, oil on cardInkwell, Quill and BookBonhams · $21,600≈ £10,989≈ €13,712Sign up to see
  2. Still Life with Candle, Books and JugBrunk Auctions · $7,000≈ £5,729≈ €6,515Sign up to see
  3. UntitledBrunk Auctions · $7,000≈ £5,308≈ €6,007Sign up to see

John F. Peto’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 7 auction results for John F. Peto between 2008 and 2023, of which 4 sold (57%). Recorded sale prices range from $4.1kSign up free to see to $21.6kSign up free to see. The highest price recorded is $21.6kSign up free to see for Inkwell, Quill and Book at Bonhams in May 2008. The most common medium is oil paintings (7 lots). Most results come from Bonhams (5), Brunk Auctions (2) and Rago Auctions (1).

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  1. John F. Peto, Rack Picture With Telegraph, Letter and Postcards, oil on canvas
    Rack Picture With Telegraph, Letter and PostcardsAfter the artist
    Oil · Canvas
    21 x 16in (53.3 x 40.7cm); framed 24 x 19in (61 x 48.3cm)
    Bonhams · · Lot 236
    $589≈ £474≈ €566Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $800–1,200View at Bonhams ↗
  2. Still Life with Candle, Books and Jug, circa 1890s
    Oil · Canvas
    22 x 27 in.
    Brunk Auctions · · Lot 1052
    $7,000≈ £5,729≈ €6,515HammerSign up free to seeEst. $10,000–15,000View at Brunk Auctions ↗
  3. John F. Peto, Still Life with Mug and Matches, oil on artist's board
    Still Life with Mug and Matches
    Oil · Board
    7 h x 5 w in (18 x 13 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 133
    $4,063≈ £3,282≈ €3,623Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $6,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  4. Untitled
    Oil · Panel
    9 x 6-1/4 in.
    Brunk Auctions · · Lot 1181
    $7,000≈ £5,308≈ €6,007HammerSign up free to seeEst. $8,000–12,000View at Brunk Auctions ↗
  5. John F. Peto, Inkwell, Quill and Book, oil on card
    Inkwell, Quill and Book
    Oil · Board
    5 x 8in
    Bonhams · · Lot 1011
    $21,600≈ £10,989≈ €13,712Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $10,000–15,000View at Bonhams ↗
  6. John F. Peto, The Gray Jug, oil on panel
    The Gray Jug
    Oil · Panel
    3 5/8 x 5 1/8in
    Bonhams · · Lot 57
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $6,000–8,000View at Bonhams ↗
  7. John F. Peto, Book leaning against a mug, oil on board
    Book leaning against a mug
    Oil · Board
    6 x 9in
    Bonhams · · Lot 91
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $10,000–15,000View at Bonhams ↗
  8. John F. Peto, Still life with books, oil on canvas
    Still life with books
    Oil · Canvas
    9 x 12in
    Bonhams · · Lot 39
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $20,000–30,000View at Bonhams ↗

John F. Peto paintings (7)John F. Peto oil paintings (7)

John F. Peto: quick facts

What is the highest price paid for a work by John F. Peto at auction?

$21,600Sign up free to see, for Inkwell, Quill and Book at Bonhams (May 2008) — the highest price in ArtSell’s records.

What is a typical auction price for John F. Peto?

The median sale price is $7kSign up free to see across 4 priced sales. Prices vary by medium, size and date — see the price chart & statistics.

How many works by John F. Peto have sold at auction?

4 of 7 recorded lots sold between 2008 and 2023.

Which auction houses sell John F. Peto?

Bonhams, Brunk Auctions and Rago Auctions account for the most recorded results. Bonhams · Brunk Auctions · Rago Auctions

About John F. Peto

In museum collections

  • John F. Peto, The Old ViolinThe Old Violin, c. 1890
    National Gallery of Art, Washington · CC0
  • John F. Peto, For the TrackFor the Track, 1895
    National Gallery of Art, Washington · CC0
  • John F. Peto, BreakfastBreakfast, c. 1890s
    National Gallery of Art, Washington · CC0
  • John F. Peto, An English BreakfastAn English Breakfast, c. 1890s
    National Gallery of Art, Washington · CC0

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