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John Murray

South African · b. 1973 · Painter

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9auction results2019–2026years recorded78%sold (7)$1.8kSign up free to seemedian price

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  1. John Murray, Untitled, 2017, acrylic and oil on canvasUntitledStrauss & Co · ZAR 93,685≈ $5,757≈ £4,270≈ €4,989Sign up to see
  2. John Murray, Unpack, 2024, acrylic on canvasUnpackStrauss & Co · ZAR 66,069≈ $3,812≈ £2,850≈ €3,284Sign up to see
  3. John Murray, Level Up 1, diptych, 2004, oil on boardLevel Up 1, diptychStrauss & Co · ZAR 33,635≈ $2,089≈ £1,550≈ €1,776Sign up to see

John Murray’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).

ArtSell has recorded 9 auction results for John Murray between 2019 and 2026, of which 7 sold (78%). Recorded sale prices range from $508Sign up free to see to $5.8kSign up free to see. The highest price recorded is $5.8kSign up free to see for Untitled at Strauss & Co in September 2026. The most common medium is oil paintings (4 lots). Results come from Strauss & Co (9).

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  1. John Murray, Untitled, 2017, acrylic and oil on canvas
    Untitled, 2017
    Acrylic · Canvas
    120,5 by 90cm excluding frame; 123,5 by 93 by 6cm including frame
    Strauss & Co · · Lot 45
    ZAR 93,685≈ $5,757≈ £4,270≈ €4,989Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. ZAR 80,000–120,000View at Strauss & Co ↗
  2. John Murray, Level Up 2, diptych, 2004, oil on canvas and oil on board
    Level Up 2, diptych, 2004
    Oil · Canvas
    the painting: 54 by 53,5cm excluding frame, 58 by 58 by 3cm including frame; the sculpture: 61 by 168 by 3,5cm
    Strauss & Co · · Lot 53
    ZAR 13,214≈ $821≈ £609≈ €698Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. ZAR 12,000–16,000View at Strauss & Co ↗
  3. John Murray, Level Up 3, diptych, 2004, oil on board
    Level Up 3, diptych, 2004
    Oil · Board
    the painting: 54 by 53,5cm excluding frame, 58 by 58 by 3cm including frame; the sculpture: 43 by 161 by 4cm
    Strauss & Co · · Lot 54
    ZAR 21,623≈ $1,343≈ £996≈ €1,142Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. ZAR 12,000–16,000View at Strauss & Co ↗
  4. John Murray, Level Up 1, diptych, 2004, oil on board
    Level Up 1, diptych, 2004
    Oil · Board
    the painting: 53,5 by 53,5cm excluding frame, 58 by 58 by 3cm including frame; the sculpture: 59 by 122 by 3cm
    Strauss & Co · · Lot 55
    ZAR 33,635≈ $2,089≈ £1,550≈ €1,776Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. ZAR 12,000–16,000View at Strauss & Co ↗
  5. John Murray, Unpack, 2024, acrylic on canvas
    Unpack, 2024
    Acrylic · Canvas
    80 by 80cm excluding frame; 82,5 by 82,5 by 4cm including frame
    Strauss & Co · · Lot 41
    ZAR 66,069≈ $3,812≈ £2,850≈ €3,284Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. ZAR 60,000–80,000View at Strauss & Co ↗
  6. John Murray, Undo 18, oil on canvas
    Undo 18
    Oil · Canvas
    40 by 30cm excluding frame; 42,5 by 33 by 4cm including frame
    Strauss & Co · · Lot 64
    ZAR 32,830≈ $1,807≈ £1,491≈ €1,687Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. ZAR 18,000–24,000View at Strauss & Co ↗
  7. John Murray, Two Girls, charcoal on paper
    Two Girls
    Drawing · Paper
    29 by 41,5cm excluding frame; 43 by 53 by 2,5cm including frame
    Strauss & Co · · Lot 237
    ZAR 7,035≈ $508≈ £405≈ €450Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. ZAR 6,000–8,000View at Strauss & Co ↗
  8. John Murray, Deflect, acrylic on canvas
    Deflect
    Acrylic · Canvas
    121 by 90,5cm excluding frame; 123 by 92,5 by 4,5cm including frame
    Strauss & Co · · Lot 220
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. ZAR 60,000–80,000View at Strauss & Co ↗
  9. John Murray, Death Mask, ink and watercolour on paper
    Death Mask
    Watercolor · Paper
    49 by 31cm excluding frame; 53 by 35,5 by 2,5cm including frame
    Strauss & Co · · Lot 166
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. ZAR 8,000–12,000View at Strauss & Co ↗

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John Murray: quick facts

What is the highest price paid for a work by John Murray at auction?

$5,757Sign up free to see, for Untitled at Strauss & Co (September 2026) — the highest price in ArtSell’s records.

What is a typical auction price for John Murray?

The median sale price is $1.8kSign up free to see across 7 priced sales. Prices vary by medium, size and date — see the price chart & statistics.

How many works by John Murray have sold at auction?

7 of 9 recorded lots sold between 2019 and 2026.

Which auction houses sell John Murray?

Strauss & Co accounts for the most recorded results. Strauss & Co

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