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John Ward

American · 1938–2023 · Photographer

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108auction results2013–2026years recorded97%sold (105)$4.2kSign up free to seemedian price

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  1. John Ward, Large disc pot, circa 2002, Stoneware, white and ochre glazes with a radiating banded designLarge disc potPhillips · £31,750≈ $39,576≈ €35,851Sign up to see
  2. John Ward, Black and White Vessels, pair, c. 1995, glazed stonewareBlack and White Vessels, pairRago Auctions · $33,020≈ £24,859≈ €28,544Sign up to see
  3. John Ward, Bowl with inverted rim, circa 1986, Stoneware, white and green glazes with a banded designBowl with inverted rimPhillips · £21,420≈ $28,941≈ €25,039Sign up to see

John Ward’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 108 auction results for John Ward between 2013 and 2026, of which 105 sold (97%). Recorded sale prices range from $125Sign up free to see to $39.6kSign up free to see. The highest price recorded is $39.6kSign up free to see for Large disc pot at Phillips in April 2023. The most common medium is sculpture (83 lots). Most results come from Bonhams (44), Rago Auctions (28) and Lyon & Turnbull (13).

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  1. John Ward, Untitled (Small Pot), c. 1990, glazed stoneware
    Untitled (Small Pot), c. 1990
    Sculpture
    4½ h x 5¼ w x 5⅝ d in (11 x 13 x 14 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 255
    $832≈ £623≈ €721Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  2. John Ward, Vase, c. 1990, glazed stoneware
    Vase, c. 1990
    Sculpture
    8⅝ h x 7⅝ w x 7⅞ d in (22 x 19 x 20 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 256
    $4,864≈ £3,640≈ €4,216Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  3. John Ward, 'Tulip' vase, the exterior covered in a matt black glaze
    'Tulip' vase
    the exterior covered in a matt black glaze
    10.4cm wide, 8.8cm deep, 10cm high
    Sworders · · Lot 277
    £950≈ $1,284≈ €1,092HammerSign up free to seeEst. £600–800View at Sworders ↗
  4. John Ward, Pot with angled collar, circa 1989, Stoneware, alternating bands of black glaze with soft bronze shimmer and white matt glaze, over a softly pitted and textured body
    Pot with angled collar, circa 1989
    Sculpture
    23 cm high, 21 cm wide, 18.5 cm deep
    Bonhams · · Lot 13
    £8,320≈ $11,096≈ €9,597Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £4,000–6,000View at Bonhams ↗
  5. John Ward, Asymmetrical bowl, circa 1990, Stoneware, mottled cream and pale blue glazes over a softly pitted and textured body
    Asymmetrical bowl, circa 1990
    Sculpture
    19.5 cm high, 23.5 cm wide, 23.2 cm deep
    Bonhams · · Lot 14
    £2,304≈ $3,073≈ €2,658Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £1,000–1,500View at Bonhams ↗
  6. John Ward, Heart-shaped bowl circa 1987, Stoneware, mottled green, turquoise and brown glazes over a lightly textured surface
    Heart-shaped bowl circa 1987
    Sculpture
    14 cm high, 17 cm wide, 16 cm deep
    Bonhams · · Lot 15
    £3,584≈ $4,780≈ €4,134Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £1,500–2,000View at Bonhams ↗
  7. John Ward, Untitled, Stoneware
    Untitled
    Sculpture
    21 cm high, 20 cm wide, 18 cm deep
    Bonhams · · Lot 16
    £5,760≈ $7,682≈ €6,644Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £3,000–5,000View at Bonhams ↗
  8. John Ward, Large bowl, circa 1990, Stoneware, mottled cream, pale blue and brown glazes over a textured and pitted body
    Large bowl, circa 1990
    Sculpture
    29 cm high, 35 cm diameter
    Bonhams · · Lot 17
    £4,480≈ $5,975≈ €5,168Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £1,500–2,000View at Bonhams ↗
  9. John Ward, High-sided bowl, circa 1991, Stoneware, mottled black and brown glazes over a textured body
    High-sided bowl, circa 1991
    Sculpture
    18.5 cm high, 18.5 cm diameter
    Bonhams · · Lot 18
    £2,432≈ $3,243≈ €2,805Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £2,000–3,000View at Bonhams ↗
  10. John Ward, Rounded vessel, circa 1980, Stoneware, black textured glaze throughout, the bulbous sides rising from a ridged waist
    Rounded vessel, circa 1980
    Sculpture
    17.5 cm high, 16.5 cm diameter
    Bonhams · · Lot 19
    £2,432≈ $3,243≈ €2,805Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £1,500–2,000View at Bonhams ↗

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John Ward: quick facts

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

$39,576Sign up free to see, for Large disc pot at Phillips (April 2023) — the highest price in ArtSell’s records.

What is a typical auction price for John Ward?

The median sale price is $4.2kSign up free to see across 105 priced sales. Prices vary by medium, size and date — see the price chart & statistics.

How many works by John Ward have sold at auction?

105 of 108 recorded lots sold between 2013 and 2026.

Which auction houses sell John Ward?

Bonhams, Rago Auctions and Lyon & Turnbull account for the most recorded results. Bonhams · Rago Auctions · Lyon & Turnbull

John Ward signature

3 catalogued lots by John Ward record a signature line. Most often: signed.

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  • signed and dated1

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