John Passmore
Australian · 1904–1984 · Painter
John Richard Passmore was an abstract impressionist Australian artist. Passmore trained in Australia before spending many years in England. He returned to Australia, where he… (Wikipedia)
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Record prices
Abstract Sydney Harbour (1957-1958)Smith & Singer · A$79,300≈ $59,366≈ £44,040≈ €50,378Sign up to see
The BathersMenzies · A$45,600≈ $41,661≈ £27,898≈ €31,192Sign up to see
Figure Reclining on BeachSmith & Singer · A$48,800≈ $33,017≈ £26,891≈ €29,734Sign up to see
John Passmore’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 46 auction results for John Passmore between 2009 and 2025, of which 33 sold (72%). Recorded sale prices range from $290Sign up free to see to $59.4kSign up free to see. The highest price recorded is $59.4kSign up free to see for Abstract Sydney Harbour (1957-1958) at Smith & Singer in May 2018. The most common medium is oil paintings (34 lots). Most results come from Smith & Singer (22), Davidson Auctions (12) and Menzies (10).
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- A$450≈ $290≈ £215≈ €255Sign up free to see
- A$1,500≈ $942≈ £728≈ €870Sign up free to see
- A$11,659≈ $7,590≈ £5,992≈ €7,186Sign up free to see
- The Catch 1955, 1955A$19,636≈ $13,075≈ £10,330≈ €12,232Sign up free to see
- A$5,000≈ $3,306≈ £2,594≈ €3,049Sign up free to see
- Bathers, 1951A$6,000≈ $3,941≈ £3,134≈ €3,610Sign up free to see
- A$800≈ $511≈ £401≈ €469Sign up free to see
- A$1,000≈ $639≈ £501≈ €586Sign up free to see
- A$1,100≈ $809≈ £583≈ €687Sign up free to see
- A$1,500≈ $1,103≈ £795≈ €937Sign up free to see
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John Passmore: quick facts
What is the highest price paid for a work by John Passmore at auction?
$59,366Sign up free to see, for Abstract Sydney Harbour (1957-1958) at Smith & Singer (May 2018) — the highest price in ArtSell’s records.
What is a typical auction price for John Passmore?
The median sale price is $6kSign up free to see across 33 priced sales. Prices vary by medium, size and date — see the price chart & statistics.
How many works by John Passmore have sold at auction?
33 of 46 recorded lots sold between 2009 and 2025.
Which auction houses sell John Passmore?
Smith & Singer, Davidson Auctions and Menzies account for the most recorded results. Smith & Singer · Davidson Auctions · Menzies
About John Passmore
John Richard Passmore was an abstract impressionist Australian artist. Passmore trained in Australia before spending many years in England. He returned to Australia, where he taught. When he died he left his money to his family but his paintings to an acquaintance.
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