What is a John Lewis work worth?
b. 1942 · Price guide from past auction results
Based on 31 priced auction sales, works by John Lewis have sold for a median of $2,550Sign up free to see. Half of them sold between $1,184Sign up free to see and $5,938Sign up free to see. In the last five years the median was $1,443Sign up free to see across 20 sales. These are past auction results, not a valuation: medium, size, condition and provenance all change what a particular work brings.
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John Lewis prices by medium
- Auction results
- 33
- Sold rate
- 94%
- Active at auction
- 2016–2026
- Median price
- $2.5kSign up free to see
- Record price
- $11.9kSign up free to see "Tension" console table, Rago Auctions, May 2018
| Medium | Priced sales | Typical range | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sculpture | 10 | $981–$1.8kSign up free to see | $1.4kSign up free to see |
| Paintings | 3 | $1.1k–$10.2kSign up free to see | $6.3kSign up free to see |
Top auction houses: Rago Auctions (21), Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) (7), Bonhams (5)
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Typical range is the middle half of priced sales (USD at the sale-date rate). Past auction results, not a valuation.
Prices by size
| Size (longest side) | Priced sales | Typical range | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Small (under 30 cm) | 7 | $572–$1.4kSign up free to see | $1.1kSign up free to see |
| Mid-size (30–75 cm) | 7 | $1.1k–$2.4kSign up free to see | $1.5kSign up free to see |
| Large (75–150 cm) | 9 | $1.9k–$4.8kSign up free to see | $3.6kSign up free to see |
Recent John Lewis sales
- Compotier with Patinated Ribs, copper over molded glass — $1,088Sign up free to see, Rago Auctions, Aug 19, 2026
- Crescent table, molded glass, glass — $3,584Sign up free to see, Rago Auctions, Aug 19, 2026
- Bowl, cast glass, copper — $1,280Sign up free to see, Rago Auctions, May 15, 2026
- Glacier, cast glass — $640Sign up free to see, Rago Auctions, Apr 23, 2026
- Tourmaline Compotier, cast glass — $1,088Sign up free to see, Rago Auctions, Apr 23, 2026
- Rose Glacier table, cast glass, enameled steel — $10,160Sign up free to see, Rago Auctions, Sep 19, 2025
- Large glass bowl, cast glass, gold leaf — $2,286Sign up free to see, Rago Auctions, May 16, 2025
- Two vessels, glass — $318Sign up free to see, Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA), Mar 27, 2025
Questions about John Lewis prices
What is a John Lewis work worth?
Based on 31 priced auction sales recorded by ArtSell, works by John Lewis have sold for a median of $2,550, and half of them sold between $1,184 and $5,938. Medium, size, condition, subject and provenance all affect the price of a particular work; these are past auction results, not a valuation.
What is the most expensive work by John Lewis sold at auction?
The highest price in ArtSell’s records is $11,875 for “"Tension" console table” at Rago Auctions in May 2018.
Which John Lewis medium sells for the most?
By median price, paintings lead with $6,250 (3 sales).
How often do John Lewis works sell at auction?
94% of the 33 lots recorded between 2016 and 2026 sold.
How can I sell a John Lewis work?
Request a free auction estimate on ArtSell: send photos and details, and our specialists will reply with an estimate. There is no obligation.
Of the 33 lots by John Lewis recorded at auction between 2016 and 2026, 31 found a buyer (94%).
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