What is a John Ward sculpture worth?
1938–2023 · Price guide from past auction results
Based on 105 priced auction sales, works by John Ward have sold for a median of $4,249Sign up free to see. Half of them sold between $2,288Sign up free to see and $6,985Sign up free to see. For sculptures alone, the median is $4,785Sign up free to see across 81 sales. In the last five years the median was $4,386Sign up free to see across 75 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 Ward prices by medium
- Auction results
- 108
- Sold rate
- 97%
- Active at auction
- 2013–2026
- Median price
- $4.2kSign up free to see
- Record price
- $39.6kSign up free to see Large disc pot, Phillips, Apr 2023
| Medium | Priced sales | Typical range | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sculpture | 81 | $2.8k–$7.6kSign up free to see | $4.8kSign up free to see |
Top auction houses: Bonhams (44), Rago Auctions (28), Lyon & Turnbull (13)
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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) | 86 | $2.1k–$6.9kSign up free to see | $4.1kSign up free to see |
| Mid-size (30–75 cm) | 13 | $3k–$10kSign up free to see | $4.4kSign up free to see |
Recent John Ward sales
- Untitled (Small Pot), glazed stoneware — $832Sign up free to see, Rago Auctions, Jun 11, 2026
- Vase, glazed stoneware — $4,864Sign up free to see, Rago Auctions, Jun 11, 2026
- 'Tulip' vase, the exterior covered in a matt black glaze — $1,284Sign up free to see, Sworders, Apr 21, 2026
- Heart-shaped bowl circa 1987, Stoneware, mottled green, turquoise and brown glazes over a lightly textured sur — $4,780Sign up free to see, Bonhams, Mar 6, 2026
- Rounded vessel, Stoneware, black textured glaze throughout, the bulbous sides rising from a ridg — $3,243Sign up free to see, Bonhams, Mar 6, 2026
- High-sided bowl, Stoneware, mottled black and brown glazes over a textured body — $3,243Sign up free to see, Bonhams, Mar 6, 2026
- Untitled, Stoneware — $7,682Sign up free to see, Bonhams, Mar 6, 2026
- Pot with angled collar, Stoneware, alternating bands of black glaze with soft bronze shimmer and white m — $11,096Sign up free to see, Bonhams, Mar 6, 2026
Questions about John Ward prices
What is a John Ward sculpture worth?
Based on 105 priced auction sales recorded by ArtSell, works by John Ward have sold for a median of $4,249, and half of them sold between $2,288 and $6,985. For sculptures alone the median is $4,785 (81 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 Ward sold at auction?
The highest price in ArtSell’s records is $39,576 for “Large disc pot” at Phillips in April 2023.
How often do John Ward works sell at auction?
97% of the 108 lots recorded between 2013 and 2026 sold.
How can I sell a John Ward sculpture?
Request a free auction estimate on ArtSell: send photos and details, and our specialists will reply with an estimate. There is no obligation.
Of the 108 lots by John Ward recorded at auction between 2013 and 2026, 105 found a buyer (97%).
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