What is a John McLaughlin painting worth?
1898–1976 · Price guide from past auction results
Based on 30 priced auction sales, works by John McLaughlin have sold for a median of $20,620Sign up free to see. Half of them sold between $7,500Sign up free to see and $82,675Sign up free to see. For paintings alone, the median is $88,900Sign up free to see across 15 sales. In the last five years the median was $63,000Sign up free to see across 7 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 McLaughlin prices by medium
- Auction results
- 31
- Sold rate
- 97%
- Active at auction
- 2003–2026
- Median price
- $20.6kSign up free to see
- Record price
- $250kSign up free to see Untitled, Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA), Oct 2016
| Medium | Priced sales | Typical range | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 15 | $47.3k–$150kSign up free to see | $88.9kSign up free to see |
| Prints | 13 | $6.3k–$12.5kSign up free to see | $7.5kSign up free to see |
Top auction houses: Phillips (12), Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) (10), Wright (4)
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mid-size (30–75 cm) | 13 | $6.3k–$9.8kSign up free to see | $7.5kSign up free to see |
| Large (75–150 cm) | 6 | $53.9k–$113kSign up free to see | $76kSign up free to see |
Recent John McLaughlin sales
- #7, acrylic on canvas — $64,000Sign up free to see, Bonhams, Mar 4, 2026
- Untitled, oil on canvas — $88,900Sign up free to see, Phillips, Nov 20, 2024
- #25, oil on canvas in artist's frame — $63,000Sign up free to see, Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA), Oct 30, 2024
- Untitled, lithograph — $6,300Sign up free to see, Rago Auctions, Oct 16, 2024
- Untitled, oil on Masonite — $50,800Sign up free to see, Phillips, May 15, 2024
- Untitled, oil on linen — $120,650Sign up free to see, Phillips, May 15, 2024
- Ten catalogs, bound printed paper — $882Sign up free to see, Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA), Nov 15, 2023
- Untitled (from the 5107 Fex series), lithograph in colors — $3,000Sign up free to see, Wright, Apr 22, 2021
Questions about John McLaughlin prices
What is a John McLaughlin painting worth?
Based on 30 priced auction sales recorded by ArtSell, works by John McLaughlin have sold for a median of $20,620, and half of them sold between $7,500 and $82,675. For paintings alone the median is $88,900 (15 sales). 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 McLaughlin sold at auction?
The highest price in ArtSell’s records is $250,000 for “Untitled” at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) in October 2016.
Which John McLaughlin medium sells for the most?
By median price, paintings lead with $88,900 (15 sales).
How often do John McLaughlin works sell at auction?
97% of the 31 lots recorded between 2003 and 2026 sold.
How can I sell a John McLaughlin painting?
Request a free auction estimate on ArtSell: send photos and details, and our specialists will reply with an estimate. There is no obligation.
ArtSell has recorded 31 auction results for John McLaughlin between 2003 and 2026, and 30 of them sold (97%).
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