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John Lear Works on Paper: Auction Prices

1910–2008

ArtSell has recorded 14 auction results for John Lear works on paper between 2020 and 2026, of which 14 sold (100% sell-through). Prices realised range from $585 to $6,985, with a median of $2,024 across 14 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. 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, 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) ↗
  3. 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) ↗
  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 (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) ↗
  6. 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) ↗
  7. 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) ↗
  8. John Lear, Up From Below, 1982, graphite on paper
    Up From Below, 1982
    Drawing · Paper
    13½ h x 9½ w in (34 x 24 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 113
    $2,032≈ £1,544≈ €1,782Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  9. 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) ↗
  10. John Lear, Leaves, 1982-83, graphite on paper
    Leaves, 1982-83
    Drawing · Paper
    13¼ h x 9⅜ w in (34 x 24 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 170
    $1,397≈ £1,036≈ €1,222Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  11. John Lear, Untitled (Cowboy), 2006, graphite on paper
    Untitled (Cowboy), 2006
    Drawing · Paper
    11⅞ h x 7⅞ w in (30 x 20 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 171
    $1,056≈ £783≈ €924Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  12. John Lear, Man on Dock, 1984, graphite on paper
    Man on Dock, 1984
    Drawing · Paper
    11 h x 13¼ w in (28 x 34 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 643
    $1,890≈ £1,519≈ €1,748Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $700–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  13. John Lear, Espalier, watercolor on paper
    Espalier
    Watercolor · Paper
    7½ h x 10⅜ w in (19 x 26 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 641
    $2,016≈ £1,620≈ €1,864Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $800–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  14. John Lear, White Symbol, 1982, graphite on paper
    White Symbol, 1982
    Drawing · Paper
    11 h x 14 w in (28 x 36 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 215
    $585≈ £473≈ €522Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $300–View at Rago Auctions ↗

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