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John Whorf Oil Paintings: Auction Prices

1903–1959

John Whorf oil paintings have appeared at auction 4 times in ArtSell’s records between 2013 and 2026; 3 sold, a sell-through rate of 75%. The median price realised is $7.3kSign up free to see across 3 priced sales; the middle half sold for $4.2kSign up free to see–$7.8kSign up free to see. The auction record in our data is Mackeral Fleet, sold at Bonhams in January 2026 for $8.3kSign up free to see. The houses with the most results are James D. Julia (2), Barridoff Auctions (1) and Bonhams (1).

$8,320≈ £6,056≈ €6,975Sign uprecord price · incl. premiumMackeral FleetBonhams4auction results2013–2026years recorded75%sold$7.3kSign up free to seemedian price

John Whorf oil paintings: key figures

Auction results
4
Sold rate
75%
Active at auction
2013–2026
Median price
$7.3kSign up free to see
Record price
$8.3kSign up free to see Mackeral Fleet, Bonhams, Jan 2026

Top auction houses: James D. Julia (2), Barridoff Auctions (1), Bonhams (1)

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  1. Mackeral Fleet by John Whorf, oil on canvas, sold Jan 2026
    Mackeral Fleet
    Oil · Canvas
    29 1/4 x 36 1/8 in. (74.3 x 91.8 cm.)
    Bonhams · · Lot 44
    $8,320≈ £6,056≈ €6,975Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $10,000–15,000View at Bonhams ↗
  2. The Hay Meadows by John Whorf, 1918, Oil on panel, sold Aug 2023
    The Hay Meadows, 1918
    Oil · Panel
    15 1/4" x 18 3/4"
    Barridoff Auctions · · Lot 178
    $1,200≈ £944≈ €1,104HammerSign up free to seeEst. $600–800View at Barridoff Auctions ↗
  3. Coastal Fish Shacks by John Whorf, Oil on canvas, sold Aug 2017
    Coastal Fish Shacks
    Oil · Canvas
    12" x 28". Overall: 15" x 31"
    James D. Julia · · Lot 1175
    $7,260≈ £5,641≈ €6,200Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $6,000–9,000View at James D. Julia ↗
  4. City Tugs by John Whorf, Oil on canvas, offered Aug 2013
    City Tugs
    Oil · Canvas
    32" x 40". Overall: 36-1/2" x 44-/12"
    James D. Julia · · Lot 1202
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $8,000–10,000View at James D. Julia ↗

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