John Wesley Works on Paper: Auction Prices

American · 1928–2022

ArtSell has recorded 20 auction results for John Wesley works on paper between 2013 and 2026, of which 17 sold (85% sell-through). Prices realised range from $1,767 to $112,665, with a median of $18,060 across 17 priced sales (USD at the sale-date rate). A further 1 lot offered at auction whose result the house did not publish is listed but not counted. The highest recorded price is $112,665 for “Blue Man” at Ketterer Kunst in 2025.

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All works on paper results

1. 
   Lazy Susan Design, 1968

   Gouache · Paper

   11 1/4 x 11 1/4 in. (28.6 x 28.6 cm)

   Phillips · Sep 21, 2026 · Lot 19
   $18,060≈ £13,483≈ €15,718Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $10,000–15,000View at Phillips ↗
2. 
   Untitled (Hand with Bottle), 1990

   Gouache · Paper

   22 1/2 x 23 3/4 in. (57.2 x 60.3 cm)

   Phillips · Jun 16, 2026 · Lot 39
   $7,740≈ £5,773≈ €6,676Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $6,000–8,000View at Phillips ↗
3. 
   Blue Man, 1995

   Acrylic · Paper

   41.2 x 61 cm (16.2 x 24 in)

   Ketterer Kunst · Dec 6, 2025 · Lot 246
   €96,750≈ $112,665≈ £84,431Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €25,000–View at Ketterer Kunst ↗
4. 
   Untitled (Hand with Bottle), 1990

   Gouache · Paper

   22 1/2 x 23 3/4 in. (57.2 x 60.3 cm)

   Phillips · Jul 16, 2025 · Lot 23
   Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $12,000–18,000View at Phillips ↗
5. 
   Boxing Match, 1981

   Acrylic · Paper

   19 5/8 x 25 5/8 in. (49.8 x 65.1 cm)

   Phillips · May 14, 2025 · Lot 143
   $16,510≈ £12,389≈ €14,723Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $10,000–15,000View at Phillips ↗
6. 
   Aer Lingus, 2002

   Acrylic · Paper

   29 1/2 x 21 3/4 in. (74.9 x 55.2 cm)

   Phillips · Feb 28, 2025 · Lot 162
   $22,860≈ £18,139≈ €21,958Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $20,000–30,000View at Phillips ↗
7. 
   Ohne Titel, 1970

   Drawing · Paper

   17 x 21cm

   Van Ham · Sep 26, 2024 · Lot 113
   €5,016≈ $5,595≈ £4,185Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €1,200–View at Van Ham ↗
8. 
   Ohne Titel, 1965

   Drawing · Paper

   9 x 17cm

   Van Ham · Sep 26, 2024 · Lot 115
   €1,584≈ $1,767≈ £1,321Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €1,200–View at Van Ham ↗
9. 
   Untitled, 1969

   Drawing · Paper

   11¾ h x 9 w in (30 x 23 cm)

   Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · Jun 20, 2024 · Lot 133
   $10,710≈ £8,444≈ €9,992Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $7,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
10. 
    One Whale Skipper's Wife, 1990

    Drawing · Paper

    8 h x 8 w in (20 x 20 cm)

    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · Jun 20, 2024 · Lot 136
    $6,048≈ £4,769≈ €5,642Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $3,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
11. 
    Missouri Compromise, 1976

    Acrylic · Paper

    22 x 26 in. (55.9 x 66 cm)

    Phillips · Sep 27, 2023 · Lot 88
    $35,560≈ £29,299≈ €33,751Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $18,000–22,000View at Phillips ↗
12. 
    Untitled, 1989

    Acrylic · Paper

    image 17 1/4 x 25 3/4 in. (43.8 x 65.4 cm) sheet 23 1/2 x 31 3/4 in. (59.7 x 80.6 cm)

    Phillips · Jul 18, 2023 · Lot 26
    $13,970≈ £10,654≈ €12,412Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $15,000–20,000View at Phillips ↗
13. 
    Good Night Mary, 1999

    Gouache · Paper

    image 20 1/4 x 21 3/4 in. (51.4 x 55.2 cm) sheet 22 5/8 x 23 3/4 in. (57.5 x 60.3 cm)

    Phillips · May 16, 2023 · Lot 200
    $38,100≈ £30,441≈ €35,015Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $30,000–50,000View at Phillips ↗
14. 
    Cheep, 2002

    Gouache · Paper

    22 1/2 x 22 1/4 in. (57.2 x 56.5 cm)

    Phillips · Nov 16, 2022 · Lot 165
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $20,000–30,000View at Phillips ↗
15. 
    Bonnets, 1990

    Gouache · Paper

    22 1/2 x 25 in. (57.2 x 63.5 cm)

    Phillips · May 19, 2022 · Lot 198
    $37,800≈ £30,430≈ €35,914Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $20,000–30,000View at Phillips ↗
16. 
    Splash, 1979

    Gouache · Paper

    19¾ h x 25½ w in (50 x 65 cm)

    Wright · Jan 17, 2019 · Lot 101
    $43,750≈ £33,883≈ €38,391Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $15,000–View at Wright ↗
17. 
    Sleeveless Sweater, 1982

    Acrylic · Paper

    64.5 x 49.6 cm (25 3/8 x 19 1/2 in.)

    Phillips · Jun 26, 2018 · Lot 139
    £12,500≈ $16,550≈ €14,179Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £15,000–20,000View at Phillips ↗
18. 
    Untitled, 2005

    Acrylic · Paper

    51 x 57.2 cm (20 1/8 x 22 1/2 in.)

    Phillips · Jun 30, 2017 · Lot 221
    £20,000≈ $25,956≈ €22,744Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £10,000–15,000View at Phillips ↗
19. 
    Tears?, 1993

    Acrylic · Paper

    I. 20 5/8 x 28 5/8 in. (52.4 x 72.7 cm) S. 22 1/4 x 30 in. (56.5 x 76.2 cm)

    Phillips · Apr 21, 2015 · Lot 2
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $30,000–50,000View at Phillips ↗
20. 
    Joke, 2000

    Acrylic · Paper

    image 13 1/2 x 18 in. (34.3 x 45.7 cm.); sheet 18 x 22 1/2 in. (45.7 x 57.2 cm.)

    Phillips · May 17, 2013 · Lot 247
    $22,500≈ £14,770≈ €17,484Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $20,000–30,000View at Phillips ↗
21. 
    Dream

    Acrylic · Paper

    32 x 59 cm

    Bolsa de Arte · Aug 31, 1998 · Lot 74
    Result not publishedView at Bolsa de Arte ↗

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