John Lear Watercolors: Auction Prices

1910–2008

ArtSell has recorded 5 auction results for John Lear watercolors between 2023 and 2026, of which 5 sold (100% sell-through). Prices realised range from $2,016 to $6,985, with a median of $5,080 across 5 priced sales (USD at the sale-date rate). The highest recorded price is $6,985 for “Blue Clown” at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) in 2025.

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1. 
   Youth and Antiquity, 1961

   Watercolor · Board

   17⅞ h x 13⅞ w in (45 x 35 cm)

   Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · Jun 18, 2026 · Lot 131
   $3,840≈ £2,903≈ €3,350Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,500–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
2. 
   Untitled

   Watercolor · Paper

   15¾ h x 19½ w in (40 x 50 cm)

   Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · Dec 12, 2025 · Lot 115
   $5,715≈ £4,271≈ €4,872Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,400–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
3. 
   Blue Clown, 1993

   Watercolor · Paper

   19⅝ h x 24¼ w in (50 x 62 cm)

   Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · Dec 12, 2025 · Lot 105
   $6,985≈ £5,220≈ €5,954Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $3,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
4. 
   The Equus Point, 1986

   Watercolor · Paper

   15 h x 16 w in (38 x 41 cm)

   Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · Aug 1, 2025 · Lot 111
   $5,080≈ £3,860≈ €4,455Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
5. 
   Espalier

   Watercolor · Paper

   7½ h x 10⅜ w in (19 x 26 cm)

   Rago Auctions · May 18, 2023 · Lot 641
   $2,016≈ £1,620≈ €1,864Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $800–View at Rago Auctions ↗

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