What is a John Passmore painting worth?
1904–1984 · Price guide from past auction results
Based on 33 priced auction sales, works by John Passmore have sold for a median of $5,998Sign up free to see. Half of them sold between $1,745Sign up free to see and $13,075Sign up free to see. For paintings alone, the median is $9,055Sign up free to see across 24 sales. In the last five years the median was $2,124Sign up free to see across 8 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 Passmore prices by medium
- Auction results
- 46
- Sold rate
- 72%
- Active at auction
- 2009–2025
- Median price
- $6kSign up free to see
- Record price
- $59.4kSign up free to see Abstract Sydney Harbour (1957-1958), Smith & Singer, May 2018
| Medium | Priced sales | Typical range | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 24 | $5.5k–$20.6kSign up free to see | $9.1kSign up free to see |
| Works on Paper | 5 | $357–$892Sign up free to see | $809Sign up free to see |
| Prints | 4 | $607–$1.3kSign up free to see | $871Sign up free to see |
Top auction houses: Smith & Singer (22), Davidson Auctions (12), Menzies (10)
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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) | 3 | $575–$724Sign up free to see | $639Sign up free to see |
| Mid-size (30–75 cm) | 25 | $2k–$12.6kSign up free to see | $6kSign up free to see |
| Large (75–150 cm) | 5 | $8.9k–$41.7kSign up free to see | $33kSign up free to see |
Recent John Passmore sales
- Study for the Bathers, ink on paper — $290Sign up free to see, Leonard Joel, Jun 3, 2025
- Surf Fishing, Gouache — $942Sign up free to see, Davidson Auctions, Mar 23, 2025
- Still Life with Fruit and Jug, oil on canvas — $7,590Sign up free to see, Menzies, Nov 20, 2024
- The Catch 1955, oil on board — $13,075Sign up free to see, Menzies, Jun 26, 2024
- Woman on Bed, Oil on Board — $3,306Sign up free to see, Davidson Auctions, May 26, 2024
- Bathers, Oil on Board — $3,941Sign up free to see, Davidson Auctions, Nov 25, 2023
- Figures by the Sea, with Man Diving, Gouache on Newsprint — $511Sign up free to see, Davidson Auctions, Aug 20, 2023
- Figures and Boat, Newsprint dated December 31st, 1951 — $639Sign up free to see, Davidson Auctions, Aug 20, 2023
Questions about John Passmore prices
What is a John Passmore painting worth?
Based on 33 priced auction sales recorded by ArtSell, works by John Passmore have sold for a median of $5,998, and half of them sold between $1,745 and $13,075. For paintings alone the median is $9,055 (24 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 Passmore sold at auction?
The highest price in ArtSell’s records is $59,366 for “Abstract Sydney Harbour (1957-1958)” at Smith & Singer in May 2018.
Which John Passmore medium sells for the most?
By median price, paintings lead with $9,055 (24 sales).
How often do John Passmore works sell at auction?
72% of the 46 lots recorded between 2009 and 2025 sold.
How can I sell a John Passmore painting?
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Of the 46 lots by John Passmore recorded at auction between 2009 and 2025, 33 found a buyer (72%).
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