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).
Lots sold
33
of 46 offered · 2009–2025
Sell-through
72%
sold ÷ offered
Price trend
By medium
| Medium | Offered | Sold | Sell-through | Average | Median | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 34 | 24 | 71% | $15.3kSign up | $9.1kSign up | $59.4kSign up |
| Oil | 34 | 24 | 71% | $15.3kSign up | $9.1kSign up | $59.4kSign up |
| Works on paper | 6 | 5 | 83% | $658Sign up | $809Sign up | $942Sign up |
| Gouache | 3 | 3 | 100% | $731Sign up | $892Sign up | $942Sign up |
| Drawing | 3 | 2 | 67% | $550Sign up | $550Sign up | $809Sign up |
| Prints & multiples | 6 | 4 | 67% | $999Sign up | $871Sign up | $1.7kSign up |
| Print (other) | 6 | 4 | 67% | $999Sign up | $871Sign up | $1.7kSign up |
Medium classes are derived from the medium text as published by each house; “Other” includes lots whose medium wasn’t stated.