John R. Grabach Works on Paper: Auction Prices

1886–1981

Of the 21 lots by John R. Grabach (works on paper) recorded at auction between 2016 and 2026, 21 found a buyer (100%). The median price realised is $1.3kSign up free to see across 21 priced sales; the middle half sold for $968Sign up free to see–$2.4kSign up free to see. Figure Study holds the top price on file: $3.8kSign up free to see at Rago Auctions (March 2024). Most results come from Rago Auctions (11), Brunk Auctions (7) and Toomey & Co. (2).

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All works on paper results

1. 
   Winter Backyards in Irvington, NJ

   Watercolor · Paper

   17¼ h x 21¼ w in (44 x 54 cm)

   Toomey & Co. · Feb 27, 2026 · Lot 327
   $3,302≈ £2,451≈ €2,797Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,200–View at Toomey & Co. ↗
2. 
   City Park in Winter

   Gouache · Paper

   21¼ h x 26¾ w in (54 x 68 cm)

   Rago Auctions · Nov 20, 2025 · Lot 238
   $2,508≈ £1,920≈ €2,178Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗
3. 
   Man with Cigar

   Oil · Paper

   12⅞ h x 9⅝ w in (33 x 24 cm)

   Toomey & Co. · Oct 22, 2024 · Lot 133
   $968≈ £746≈ €895Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $600–View at Toomey & Co. ↗
4. 
   Figure Study

   Drawing · Paper

   23½ h x 17½ w in (60 x 44 cm)

   Rago Auctions · Jun 11, 2024 · Lot 149
   $1,097≈ £861≈ €1,022Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $800–View at Rago Auctions ↗
5. 
   Figure Study

   Drawing · Paper

   29½ h x 21⅝ w in (75 x 55 cm)

   Rago Auctions · May 10, 2024 · Lot 212
   $2,520≈ £2,012≈ €2,338Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $800–View at Rago Auctions ↗
6. 
   Figure Study

   Drawing · Paper

   23½ h x 17½ w in (60 x 44 cm)

   Rago Auctions · Mar 27, 2024 · Lot 146
   $3,780≈ £2,997≈ €3,495Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $800–View at Rago Auctions ↗
7. 
   Figure Study

   Drawing · Paper

   29½ h x 21⅝ w in (75 x 55 cm)

   Rago Auctions · Mar 6, 2024 · Lot 416
   $756≈ £594≈ €695Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $800–View at Rago Auctions ↗
8. 
   Houses

   Watercolor · Paper

   17⅝ h x 18⅜ w in (45 x 47 cm)

   Rago Auctions · May 18, 2023 · Lot 602
   $1,197≈ £962≈ €1,107Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $800–View at Rago Auctions ↗
9. 
   Seated Male Nude

   Drawing · Paper

   sight size 24 1/2 x 18 5/8 in.

   Bonhams · May 2, 2023 · Lot 47
   $701≈ £562≈ €640Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $500–900View at Bonhams ↗
10. 
    Figure Study

    Drawing · Paper

    38 h x 25 w in (97 x 63 cm)

    Rago Auctions · Dec 7, 2022 · Lot 250
    $1,690≈ £1,387≈ €1,605Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗
11. 
    Figure Study

    Drawing · Paper

    35½ h x 24¾ w in (90 x 63 cm)

    Rago Auctions · Mar 30, 2022 · Lot 170
    $688≈ £523≈ €618Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗
12. 
    Figure Study

    Drawing · Paper

    21⅜ h x 13½ w in (54 x 34 cm)

    Rago Auctions · Dec 8, 2021 · Lot 148
    $1,063≈ £805≈ €941Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗
13. 
    Oxen, Boats and Fishermen

    Watercolor · Paper

    22-1/2 x 26-3/4 in.

    Brunk Auctions · Sep 11, 2021 · Lot 1003
    $1,300≈ £936≈ €1,098HammerSign up free to seeEst. $1,200–1,800View at Brunk Auctions ↗
14. 
    Winter Snow

    Watercolor · Paper

    18-1/4 x 22-1/2 in.

    Brunk Auctions · Nov 20, 2020 · Lot 215
    $850≈ £640≈ €717HammerSign up free to seeEst. $800–1,200View at Brunk Auctions ↗
15. 
    Evolution of the Postal Service, mural study/cartoon, c. 1930s

    Drawing · Paper

    sight 41-3/4 x 71-3/8 in.

    Brunk Auctions · Nov 20, 2020 · Lot 212
    $3,000≈ £2,261≈ €2,529HammerSign up free to seeEst. $4,000–6,000View at Brunk Auctions ↗
16. 
    The Kit Kat Club, Man in a Top Hat

    Drawing · Paper

    sight 23-1/2 x 17-3/4 in.

    Brunk Auctions · Nov 20, 2020 · Lot 197
    $1,800≈ £1,356≈ €1,517HammerSign up free to seeEst. $500–700View at Brunk Auctions ↗
17. 
    Loading the Ship

    Watercolor · Paper

    19 x 25-1/2 in.

    Brunk Auctions · Nov 20, 2020 · Lot 192
    $1,600≈ £1,206≈ €1,349HammerSign up free to seeEst. $1,500–2,500View at Brunk Auctions ↗
18. 
    Untitled (figure study)

    Drawing · Paper

    20 h x 16 w in (51 x 41 cm)

    Rago Auctions · Jun 26, 2020 · Lot 209
    $1,250≈ £1,010≈ €1,115Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $600–View at Rago Auctions ↗
19. 
    Untitled

    Watercolor · Paper

    8¾ h x 15¾ w in (22 x 40 cm)

    Rago Auctions · Jun 26, 2020 · Lot 207
    $2,375≈ £1,918≈ €2,118Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,200–View at Rago Auctions ↗
20. 
    The Brooklyn Bridge, circa 1925

    Watercolor · Board

    12-1/2 x 13-5/8 in.

    Brunk Auctions · Mar 25, 2017 · Lot 610
    $1,300≈ £1,042≈ €1,203HammerSign up free to seeEst. $800–1,200View at Brunk Auctions ↗
21. 
    Square in Central Park

    Watercolor · Paper

    24 x 19-7/8 in.

    Brunk Auctions · May 13, 2016 · Lot 302
    $650≈ £451≈ €573HammerSign up free to seeEst. $1,000–1,500View at Brunk Auctions ↗

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