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John Koch

American · 1909–1978 · Painter, Draughtsman

John Koch, was an American painter and teacher, and an important figure in 20th century Realism. He is best known for his light-filled paintings of urban interiors, often… (Wikipedia)

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  1. John Koch, Siesta, 1962, oil on canvasSiestaBonhams · $596,075≈ £459,509≈ €508,380Sign up to see
  2. John Koch, Summer Night, 1965, oil on canvasSummer NightBonhams · $162,575≈ £125,328≈ €138,657Sign up to see
  3. The VisitorsBrunk Auctions · $50,000≈ £38,063≈ €45,069Sign up to see

John Koch’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 27 auction results for John Koch between 2006 and 2026, of which 21 sold (78%). Recorded sale prices range from $200Sign up free to see to $596kSign up free to see. The highest price recorded is $596kSign up free to see for Siesta at Bonhams in July 2020. The most common medium is oil paintings (17 lots). Most results come from Bonhams (21), Brunk Auctions (3) and Clarke Auction Gallery (2).

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  1. Gardenias
    Oil · Canvas
    11-7/8 x 10 in.
    Brunk Auctions · · Lot 227
    $2,200≈ £1,657≈ €1,928HammerSign up free to seeEst. $3,000–5,000View at Brunk Auctions ↗
  2. John Koch, (AMERICAN, 1909-1978), Oil on board
    (AMERICAN, 1909-1978)
    Oil · Board
    16" h x 12" w
    Clarke Auction Gallery · · Lot 2
    $250≈ £186≈ €215HammerSign up free to seeEst. $500–700View at Clarke Auction Gallery ↗
  3. John Koch, Children at Play, oil on canvas
    Children at Play
    Oil · Canvas
    18 1/8 x 18 1/8 in. (46 x 46 cm.)
    Bonhams · · Lot 79
    $8,960≈ £6,711≈ €7,878Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $8,000–12,000View at Bonhams ↗
  4. John Koch, Seated Figure Wrapping His Head, 1960, 14 3/4" x 11" sight size, 22 3/8" x 17 7/8" frame size
    Seated Figure Wrapping His Head, 1960
    14 3/4" x 11" sight size, 22 3/8" x 17 7/8" frame size
    Bonhams · · Lot 54
    $1,152≈ £865≈ €1,036Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $700–1,000View at Bonhams ↗
  5. John Koch, Sketch of Artist and Model, conté crayon and graphite on paper
    Sketch of Artist and Model
    Drawing · Paper
    12 7/8 x 9 7/8 in. (32.7 x 25.1 cm.)
    Bonhams · · Lot 120
    $2,816≈ £2,218≈ €2,576Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,000–1,500View at Bonhams ↗
  6. John Koch, Still Life with Fruit and Cat, oil on canvas
    Still Life with Fruit and Cat
    Oil · Canvas
    25 1/4 x 30 1/8 in. (64.1 x 76.5 cm.)
    Bonhams · · Lot 77
    $10,880≈ £8,843≈ €10,182Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $10,000–15,000View at Bonhams ↗
  7. UntitledAttributed to the artist
    Oil · Canvas
    35 x 31 in
    Helmuth Stone Gallery · · Lot 69
    $630≈ £562≈ €645$500 + $130 premiumSign up free to seeEst. $1,000–2,000View at Helmuth Stone Gallery ↗
  8. John Koch, Two Studies for Three Musicians: A Pair of Works, 1958, graphite on paper, each
    Two Studies for Three Musicians: A Pair of Works, 1958
    Drawing · Paper
    9 x 6 in. (22.9 x 15.2 cm.); 6 x 9 in. (15.2 x 22.9 cm.)
    Bonhams · · Lot 96
    $2,550≈ £2,028≈ €2,384Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,000–1,500View at Bonhams ↗
  9. John Koch, Portrait of Faye Emerson, circa 1935, oil on canvas
    Portrait of Faye Emerson, circa 1935
    Oil · Canvas
    24 1/8 x 22 1/4 in. (61.3 x 56.5 cm.)
    Bonhams · · Lot 92
    $10,200≈ £7,568≈ €8,991Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $8,000–12,000View at Bonhams ↗
  10. John Koch, Male torso, pencil, color pencil and chalk on tan paper
    Male torso
    Drawing · Paper
    12 1/8 x 18in (30.8 x 45.7cm)
    Bonhams · · Lot 531
    $1,020≈ £746≈ €872Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,000–1,500View at Bonhams ↗

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John Koch: quick facts

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

$596,075Sign up free to see, for Siesta at Bonhams (July 2020) — the highest price in ArtSell’s records.

What is a typical auction price for John Koch?

The median sale price is $3.8kSign up free to see across 21 priced sales. Prices vary by medium, size and date — see the price chart & statistics.

How many works by John Koch have sold at auction?

21 of 27 recorded lots sold between 2006 and 2026.

Which auction houses sell John Koch?

Bonhams, Brunk Auctions and Clarke Auction Gallery account for the most recorded results. Bonhams · Brunk Auctions · Clarke Auction Gallery

About John Koch

John Koch, was an American painter and teacher, and an important figure in 20th century Realism. He is best known for his light-filled paintings of urban interiors, often featuring classical allusions, many set in his own Manhattan apartment.

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