John Banting (1902–1972)
What is John Banting’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 118 auction results for John Banting at 13 houses since 1998. Over the last 24 months the median price was $866 including buyer’s premium (middle half $515–$2,545, n=54). The auction record is $50,591 for For Social Service (2012, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | For Social Service, 1933 | 1933, each blueprint stuck down along top and lower edges onto buff album paper, some plates accompanied by type-writer text, the full sheets, in good overall condition | $50,591 | Christie's | Sep 2012 |
| 2 | Figure with Heart, 1902 | Oil paint | $42,992 | Christie's | Nov 2006 |
| 3 | Bal Musette, 1902 | Oil paint | $40,729 | Christie's | Nov 2006 |
| 4 | Still life with Pear and Glass, 1927 | Oil paint | $30,156 | Sotheby's | Nov 2025 |
| 5 | Abstract masks, 1902 | Oil paint | $22,399 | Christie's | Nov 2003 |
| 6 | Self Portrait, 1928 | Oil paint | $22,310 | Christie's | Nov 2024 |
| 7 | Abstract Masks; diptych, 1929 | Diptych | $20,334 | Christie's | Jun 2019 |
| 8 | Mutual Congratulations, 1937 | Oil paint | $18,102 | Christie's | Nov 2006 |
| 9 | The Abandonment of Madame Triple-Nipples, 1902 | Pencil | $15,839 | Christie's | Nov 2006 |
| 10 | Reclining female nude, 1902 | Painting | $14,572 | Bonhams | Oct 2017 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 31 | $3,336 |
| Works on paper | 30 | $1,268 |
| Other | 31 | $557 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 31 | $3,137 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 58 | $1,084 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 118 results from 13 houses · How we compute these figures
John Banting is a British (modern) artist with 145 auction lots recorded since 1996, median price $1,394. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by John Banting sold in 2026 for $1,499, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View John Banting on OpeningBid →What is a John Banting work worth?
Across 118 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a John Banting work is $1,394.
The median John Banting painting sells for $3,750 across 39 lots.
The median John Banting work on paper sells for $861 across 38 lots.
The median John Banting print sells for $475 across 21 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) John Banting work on papers typically sell for $515–$1,394 (the middle half of 28 sold lots).
Medium (50–120 cm) John Banting paintings typically sell for $3,137–$19,218 (the middle half of 23 sold lots).
Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
Price breakdown by category
| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 25 | $475†‡ | $50,591 | 84% | 2026-10-13 |
| Paintings | 44 | $3,750†‡ | $42,992 | 88.6% | 2025-11-26 |
| Works on Paper | 43 | $861†‡ | $15,839 | 88.4% | 2026-10-07 |
| Photography | 10 | $3,206† | $4,827 | 60% | 2025-04-15 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 6 | $35,443 | $50,591 | — | 2025-11-26 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
John Banting's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (25 lots) median $475 with 84% sell-through. Paintings (44 lots) median $3,750, record $42,992. A typical John Banting painting sells for around 7.9× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 6 lots) the median is $35,443.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 21 | $372–$1,009†‡ | $475†‡ | $50,591 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 13 | $1,625–$4,503† | $2,925† | $11,430 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 23 | $3,137–$19,218‡ | $4,947‡ | $42,992 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 28 | $515–$1,394†‡ | $821†‡ | $7,607 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 8 | $812–$1,567‡ | $1,090‡ | $5,359 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Photography
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 6 | $2,581–$3,831† | $3,206† | $4,827 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 2012 | $50,591 |
| Paintings | 2006 | $42,992 |
| Paintings | 2006 | $40,729 |
| Works on Paper | 2006 | $15,839 |
| Works on Paper | 2012 | $7,607 |
| Photography | 2005 | $4,827 |
| Photography | 2022 | $3,831 |
| Prints & Editions | 2017 | $2,871 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a John Banting worth?
Across 118 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a John Banting work is $1,394. The median John Banting painting sells for $3,750 across 39 lots. The median John Banting work on paper sells for $861 across 38 lots. The median John Banting print sells for $475 across 21 lots. Small (under 50 cm) John Banting work on papers typically sell for $515–$1,394 (the middle half of 28 sold lots). Medium (50–120 cm) John Banting paintings typically sell for $3,137–$19,218 (the middle half of 23 sold lots). Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
What is the average price of a John Banting painting?
Based on 39 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a John Banting painting is $3,750. Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
What is John Banting's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a John Banting painting is $42,992.
What is the average price of a John Banting work on paper?
Based on 38 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a John Banting work on paper is $861. Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
What is John Banting's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a John Banting work on paper is $15,839.
What is the average price of a John Banting print?
Based on 21 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a John Banting print is $475. Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
What is John Banting's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a John Banting print is $50,591.
What is the average price of a small John Banting work on paper?
Based on 28 sold lots, the median auction price of a small John Banting work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $821, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
What is the average price of a medium John Banting painting?
Based on 23 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium John Banting painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $4,947, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is John Banting's auction record?
John Banting's auction record is $50,591, set in 2012.
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