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John Lear

1910–2008

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18auction results2020–2026years recorded94%sold (17)$2kSign up free to seemedian price

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  1. John Lear, Blue Clown, 1993, watercolor on paperBlue ClownLos Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · $6,985≈ £5,220≈ €5,954Sign up to see
  2. John Lear, Untitled, watercolor on paperUntitledLos Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · $5,715≈ £4,271≈ €4,872Sign up to see
  3. John Lear, Untitled, c. 1965, graphite on paperUntitledLos Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · $5,715≈ £4,271≈ €4,872Sign up to see

John Lear’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 18 auction results for John Lear between 2020 and 2026, of which 17 sold (94%). Recorded sale prices range from $585Sign up free to see to $7kSign up free to see. The highest price recorded is $7kSign up free to see for Blue Clown at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) in December 2025. The most common medium is drawings (9 lots). Most results come from Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) (11), Rago Auctions (5) and Toomey & Co. (2).

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  1. John Lear, Youth and Antiquity, 1961, watercolor on illustration board
    Youth and Antiquity, 1961
    Watercolor · Board
    17⅞ h x 13⅞ w in (45 x 35 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 131
    $3,840≈ £2,903≈ €3,350Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,500–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  2. John Lear, The Landing, oil on panel
    The Landing
    Oil · Panel
    11⅞ h x 9 w in (30 x 23 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 134
    $3,072≈ £2,322≈ €2,680Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,500–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  3. John Lear, The Scranton Train, c. 1935, oil on canvas
    The Scranton Train, c. 1935
    Oil · Canvas
    22 h x 32⅛ w in (56 x 82 cm)
    Toomey & Co. · · Lot 330
    $3,302≈ £2,451≈ €2,797Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,200–View at Toomey & Co. ↗
  4. John Lear, Blue Clown, 1993, watercolor on paper
    Blue Clown, 1993
    Watercolor · Paper
    19⅝ h x 24¼ w in (50 x 62 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 105
    $6,985≈ £5,220≈ €5,954Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $3,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  5. John Lear, Untitled, c. 1965, graphite on paper
    Untitled, c. 1965
    Drawing · Paper
    12½ h x 8¾ w in (32 x 22 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 110
    $5,715≈ £4,271≈ €4,872Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  6. John Lear, Untitled (Man with Fence), 1998-2008, graphite on paper
    Untitled (Man with Fence), 1998-2008
    Drawing · Paper
    13¼ h x 16¼ w in (34 x 41 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 112
    $1,716≈ £1,282≈ €1,463Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  7. John Lear, Untitled (Man with Flag and Other Figures), 2003, graphite on paper
    Untitled (Man with Flag and Other Figures), 2003
    Drawing · Paper
    12 h x 16 w in (30 x 41 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 113
    $2,032≈ £1,519≈ €1,732Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  8. John Lear, Untitled, watercolor on paper
    Untitled
    Watercolor · Paper
    15¾ h x 19½ w in (40 x 50 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 115
    $5,715≈ £4,271≈ €4,872Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,400–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  9. John Lear, Godalming, Surrey, England, 2003, colored pencil on paper
    Godalming, Surrey, England, 2003
    Drawing · Paper
    10 h x 12 w in (25 x 30 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 130
    $635≈ £475≈ €541Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  10. John Lear, The Equus Point, 1986, watercolor on paper
    The Equus Point, 1986
    Watercolor · Paper
    15 h x 16 w in (38 x 41 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 111
    $5,080≈ £3,860≈ €4,455Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗

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John Lear: quick facts

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

$6,985Sign up free to see, for Blue Clown at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) (December 2025) — the highest price in ArtSell’s records.

What is a typical auction price for John Lear?

The median sale price is $2kSign up free to see across 17 priced sales. Prices vary by medium, size and date — see the price chart & statistics.

How many works by John Lear have sold at auction?

17 of 18 recorded lots sold between 2020 and 2026.

Which auction houses sell John Lear?

Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA), Rago Auctions and Toomey & Co. account for the most recorded results. Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · Rago Auctions · Toomey & Co.

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