John Lear
1910–2008
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Record prices
Blue ClownLos Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · $6,985≈ £5,220≈ €5,954Sign up to see
UntitledLos Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · $5,715≈ £4,271≈ €4,872Sign up to see
UntitledLos 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).
Lots sold
17
of 18 offered · 2020–2026
Sell-through
94%
sold ÷ offered
Price trend
By medium
| Medium | Offered | Sold | Sell-through | Average | Median | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 4 | 3 | 75% | $2.8kSign up | $3.1kSign up | $3.3kSign up |
| Oil | 3 | 3 | 100% | $2.8kSign up | $3.1kSign up | $3.3kSign up |
| Works on paper | 14 | 14 | 100% | $2.9kSign up | $2kSign up | $7kSign up |
| Watercolor | 5 | 5 | 100% | $4.7kSign up | $5.1kSign up | $7kSign up |
| Drawing | 9 | 9 | 100% | $1.9kSign up | $1.7kSign up | $5.7kSign up |
Medium classes are derived from the medium text as published by each house; “Other” includes lots whose medium wasn’t stated.