John Stobart (1929–2023)
What is John Stobart’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 181 auction results for John Stobart at 27 houses since 1994. Over the last 24 months the median price was $6,930 including buyer’s premium (middle half $4,932–$19,200, n=5). The auction record is $81,250 for Unloading Oil Casks, Merrill's Wharf, New Bedford (2013, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Unloading Oil Casks, Merrill's Wharf, New Bedford, 1929 | Unloading Oil Casks, Merrill's Wharf, New Bedford | $81,250 | Christie's | Sep 2013 |
| 2 | New York: The Foot of South Street in 1876, 1929 | Oil on canvas | $57,600 | Bonhams | Apr 2026 |
| 3 | Straight Wharf, Nantucket | Oil on canvas | $52,500 | Cottone Auctions | Nov 2023 |
| 4 | South Street, New York, in 1880, 1986 | Oil paint | $40,000 | Christie's | Jan 2020 |
| 5 | South Street, New York, 1975 | Oil paint | $35,000 | Christie's | Jan 2019 |
| 6 | The Abner Coburn Leaving the East River in Mist, 1929 | Oil paint | $30,000 | Christie's | Sep 2013 |
| 7 | Decks Awash - Aboard the Cutty Sark - The Great Tea Race, 1972 | Oil on canvas | $22,500 | Christie's | Jan 2019 |
| 8 | The Bark Kaiulani | — | $21,250 | Sotheby's | Nov 2007 |
| 9 | Packet Ambassador Rounding Race Rock, 1972 | Oil on canvas | $19,200 | Freeman's Hindman | Nov 2025 |
| 10 | Night Stop on the Levee, 1982 | Oil on canvas | $16,660 | Coeur d'Alene Art Auction | Jul 2017 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 14 | $20,850 |
| Prints | 17 | $250 |
| Other | 6 | $168 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Small (under 50 cm) | 6 | $4,278 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 26 | $411 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 181 results from 27 houses · How we compute these figures
John Stobart is a British (modern) artist with 189 auction lots recorded since 1994, median price $323. 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 Stobart sold in 2026 for $6,930, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 164 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a John Stobart work is $323.
The median John Stobart print sells for $312 across 130 lots.
The median John Stobart painting sells for $16,660 across 17 lots.
The median John Stobart work on paper sells for $1,625 across 1 lots.
Medium (50–120 cm) John Stobart prints typically sell for $208–$425 (the middle half of 116 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 | 150 | $312†‡ | $1,870‡ | 86.7% | 2025-07-10 |
| Paintings | 19 | $16,660† | $81,250 | 89.5% | 2026-08-07 |
| Works on Paper | 1 | $1,625 | $1,625 | — | 2023-04-03 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 10 | $32,500 | $81,250 | — | 2026-04-23 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
John Stobart's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (150 lots) median $312 with 86.7% sell-through. Paintings (19 lots) median $16,660, record $81,250. A typical John Stobart painting sells for around 53× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 10 lots) the median is $32,500.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 11 | $120–$318‡ | $250‡ | $425‡ |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 116 | $208–$425†‡ | $323†‡ | $1,870‡ |
† 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 12 | $5,358–$31,250† | $15,525† | $81,250 |
† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2013 | $81,250 |
| Paintings | 2026 | $57,600 |
| Prints & Editions | 1998 | $1,870‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2021 | $1,700‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2023 | $1,625 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a John Stobart worth?
Across 164 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a John Stobart work is $323. The median John Stobart print sells for $312 across 130 lots. The median John Stobart painting sells for $16,660 across 17 lots. The median John Stobart work on paper sells for $1,625 across 1 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) John Stobart prints typically sell for $208–$425 (the middle half of 116 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 Stobart print?
Based on 130 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a John Stobart print is $312. 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 Stobart's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a John Stobart print is $1,870. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
What is the average price of a John Stobart painting?
Based on 17 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a John Stobart painting is $16,660. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is John Stobart's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a John Stobart painting is $81,250.
What is the average price of a medium John Stobart print?
Based on 116 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium John Stobart print (medium (50–120 cm)) is $323, 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 Stobart painting?
Based on 12 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium John Stobart painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $15,525, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is John Stobart's auction record?
John Stobart's auction record is $81,250, set in 2013.
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