John Altoon Paintings & Artwork for Sale | John Altoon Art Value Price Guide

Nov. 20, 2024
John Altoon, Untitled
Est: $2,000 - $3,000
John Altoon Untitled c. 1965 ink on board 30 h x 40 w in (76 x 102 cm) This work will ship from Los Angeles, California.
Los Angeles Modern Auctions
Nov. 20, 2024
John Altoon, Coffee Drinkers
Est: $3,000 - $5,000
John Altoon Coffee Drinkers 1953 oil on panel 24 h x 30 w in (61 x 76 cm) Signed and dated to lower right 'Altoon 53'. This work will ship from Los Angeles, California.
Los Angeles Modern Auctions
Sep. 26, 2024
John Altoon, Untitled
Est: $40,000 - $60,000
John Altoon Untitled 1965-66 oil on canvas 65.25 h x 55.75 w in (166 x 142 cm) Provenance: Collection of Dane Dixon | Thence by descent, Private Collection, Los Angeles This work will ship from Los Angeles, California.
Los Angeles Modern Auctions
Sep. 22, 2024
John Altoon (American, 1925-1969)
Est: $500 - $700
John Altoon (American, 1925-1969) John Altoon (American, 1925-1969) Untitled (T. 2218), 1968 Lithograph, signed and dated in pencil, numbered 1/20, published/printed by Tamarind Lithography Workshop, Los Angeles, the full sheet, in good condition, framed Signed: l/r 22 x 30in. (56 x 76cm/sheet) 25 x 33in. (63.5 x 84cm/frame) He grew up in Los Angeles and after high school graduation, served in the Navy as a radar technician in the Pacific during World War II. At the end of the war, he used the GI Bill to go to art school and lived and worked as a commercial illustrator in New York City. During this time, he also created large gestural paintings, as a result of his exposure to the New York School of Abstract Expressionists. Subsequently he spent a year in France and Spain before returning to his native Los Angeles in 1955. From the estate of a Marin County collector
Fine Estate Inc.
Aug. 20, 2024
John Altoon, Untitled
Est: $3,000 - $5,000
John Altoon Untitled c. 1965 ink on illustration board 30 h x 40 w in (76 x 102 cm) Provenance: Private Collection This work will ship from Los Angeles, California.
Los Angeles Modern Auctions
Aug. 20, 2024
John Altoon, Untitled (Clown)
Est: $4,000 - $6,000
John Altoon Untitled (Clown) c. 1965 mixed media on illustration board 30 h x 40 w in (76 x 102 cm) Signed to lower left 'J. Altoon'. Provenance: Private Collection This work will ship from Los Angeles, California.
Los Angeles Modern Auctions
Jun. 15, 2024
JOHN ALTOON POP ART LITHOGRAPH "ABOUT WOMEN"
Est: $400 - $600
ALTOON, John, (American, 1925-1969): "About Women", Lithograph, 19" x 37.5", pencil signed lower right, numbered 98/100, float-mounted and framed, 23" x 42".
Burchard Galleries Inc
May. 19, 2024
JOHN ALTOON POP ART LITHOGRAPH "ABOUT WOMEN"
Est: $500 - $800
ALTOON, John, (American, 1925-1969): "About Women", Lithograph, 19" x 37.5", pencil signed lower right, numbered 98/100, float-mounted and framed, 23" x 42".
Burchard Galleries Inc
Apr. 17, 2024
JOHN ALTOON (1925-1969) Hyperion Lady and Man, 1964
Est: $8,000 - $12,000
JOHN ALTOON (1925-1969) Hyperion Lady and Man, 1964 signed with the artist's initials and inscribed 'JA 2' (on the reverse) pastel on illustration board 60 x 40 in. 152.4 x 101.6 cm.
Bonhams
Feb. 21, 2024
John Altoon, Untitled (from the Harper Series)
Est: $3,000 - $5,000
John Altoon Untitled (from the Harper Series) 1965 ink and watercolor on illustration board 29.75 h x 39.875 w in (76 x 101 cm) Signed and dated to lower right 'Altoon 65'. Provenance: David Stuart Gallery, Los Angeles | Estate of Ruth Roes, Santa Barbara | Private Collection This work will ship from Los Angeles, California.
Los Angeles Modern Auctions
Feb. 21, 2024
John Altoon, Untitled (from the Hyperion series)
Est: $40,000 - $60,000
John Altoon Untitled (from the Hyperion series) 1963-64 oil on canvas 56 h x 60 w in (142 x 152 cm) Provenance: Estate of the Artist | Gerard L. Cafesjian, New York | LA Modern Auctions, The Collection of Gerard L. Cafesjian, 18 November 2018, Lot 264 | Private Collection Exhibited: John Altoon, 12 Paintings, 15 December - 26 January 1985, Edward Thorp Gallery, New York (traveling exhibition) This work will ship from Lambertville, New Jersey.
Los Angeles Modern Auctions
Dec. 14, 2023
JOHN ALTOON (1925-1969) Untitled [Two Works] (i) colored pencil and graphi
Est: $1,000 - $5,000
JOHN ALTOON (1925-1969) Untitled [Two Works] (i) colored pencil and graphite on board (ii) colored pencil and ink on board each: 29 ¾ x 40 in. (75.6 x 101.6 cm.) (2)
Christie's
Nov. 30, 2023
John Altoon, Untitled (Clowns) (two works)
Est: $3,000 - $5,000
John Altoon Untitled (Clowns) (two works) c. 1967 ink and pastel on paper 24 h x 19 w in (61 x 48 cm) 24.5 h x 18.75 w in (62 x 48 cm) Signed and inscribed to lower left of one work 'To Lora Silverman from John Altoon'. Signed and inscribed to lower right of other work 'To Marcia Silverman Altoon'. Provenance: Acquired directly from the artist c. 1967, Private Collection, Los Angeles This work will ship from Los Angeles, California.
Los Angeles Modern Auctions
Nov. 05, 2023
John Altoon: Untitled, 1961
Est: $3,000 - $4,000
John Altoon Untitled, 1961 Ink Drawing Signed/dated on recto Provenance: David Stuart Galleries Image: 30 x 39 7/8 inches Frame: 34 7/8 x 45 5/8 inches
Santa Monica Auctions
Oct. 19, 2023
John Altoon, Untitled
Est: $3,000 - $5,000
John Altoon Untitled c. 1959 gouache on illustration board 20 h x 15 w in (51 x 38 cm) Signed to lower right 'Altoon'. Provenance: Gift from the artist, Collection of Robert 'Baza' Alexander | Acquired from the previous by the present owner This work will ship from Los Angeles, California.
Los Angeles Modern Auctions
Oct. 19, 2023
John Altoon, Untitled (Clown)
Est: $6,000 - $8,000
John Altoon Untitled (Clown) c. 1965 mixed media on illustration board 30 h x 40 w in (76 x 102 cm) Signed to lower left 'J Altoon'. Provenance: Private Collection This work will ship from Los Angeles, California.
Los Angeles Modern Auctions
Oct. 19, 2023
John Altoon, Untitled
Est: $4,000 - $6,000
John Altoon Untitled c. 1965 ink on illustration board 30 h x 40 w in (76 x 102 cm) Provenance: Private Collection This work will ship from Los Angeles, California.
Los Angeles Modern Auctions
Sep. 13, 2023
JOHN ALTOON (1925-1969) Hollywood Starlet, 1966
Est: $7,000 - $10,000
JOHN ALTOON (1925-1969) Hollywood Starlet, 1966 signed and dated 'Altoon 66' (lower right) pastel on illustration board 60 x 40 in. 152.4 x 101.6 cm. For further information on this lot please visit the Bonhams website
Bonhams
Jun. 14, 2023
JOHN ALTOON (1925-1969) ARMENIAN AMERICAN
Est: $200 - $400
UNTITLED from about Women, 1966, color lithograph, signed and inscribed Trial Proof V in pencil, printed by Gemini G.E.L. with their blind stamp lower right, sheet 19 x 19”.
Clark's Fine Art & Auctioneers Inc.
Jun. 13, 2023
John Altoon, Untitled
Est: $3,000 - $5,000
John Altoon Untitled c. 1964 pastel and graphite on illustration board 32 h x 40 w in (81 x 102 cm) Provenance: Los Angeles Modern Auctions, Modern Art & Design, 18 October 2020, Lot 141 | Private Collection This work will ship from Los Angeles, California.
Rago Arts and Auction Center
Apr. 12, 2023
JOHN ALTOON (1925-1969) Untitled, circa 1965
Est: $3,000 - $5,000
JOHN ALTOON (1925-1969) Untitled, circa 1965 ink, pastel and sprayed colored ink on illustration board 30 x 40 in. 76.2 x 101.6 cm.
Bonhams
Apr. 12, 2023
JOHN ALTOON (1925-1969) Untitled, from the Sawtelle Series, 1964
Est: $10,000 - $15,000
JOHN ALTOON (1925-1969) Untitled, from the Sawtelle Series, 1964 signed and dated 'altoon 64' (lower center) ink, pastel and sprayed colored ink on illustration board 60 x 40 in. 152.4 x 101.6 cm.
Bonhams
Apr. 12, 2023
JOHN ALTOON (1925-1969) Untitled, from the Hyperion Series, 1964
Est: $8,000 - $12,000
JOHN ALTOON (1925-1969) Untitled, from the Hyperion Series, 1964 signed 'altoon' (lower right) ink, pastel and sprayed colored ink on illustration board 56 x 40 in. 142.2 x 101.6 cm.
Bonhams
Mar. 23, 2023
John Altoon, Untitled (Early Figures)
Est: $1,500 - $2,000
John Altoon Untitled (Early Figures) c. 1960 ink on illustration board 18 h x 11.75 w in (46 x 30 cm) Provenance: Estate of Leonore Katz, Los Angeles | Acquired from the previous in 2010, Private Collection, Southern California | Bonhams, San Francisco, Made in California, 24 May 2011, Lot 57 | Private Collection This work will ship from Los Angeles, California.
Los Angeles Modern Auctions
Mar. 11, 2023
JOHN ALTOON Untitled (1966 Color Lithograph)
Est: $150 - $250
John Altoon (California, 1925-1969) Untitled, 1966 Color lithograph on paper 18 3/4" x 18 1/2" (mat sight) Pencil-signed and numbered (#59/ 100) to the bottom margin. Published by Gemini G.E.L., with blind stamp at the bottom right of the sheet. Presented behind glass in a metal frame that measures 26 1/4" x 26 1/4".
Circle Auction
Feb. 28, 2023
Attributed to John Altoon, (1925-1969), Still life with radiating line red/black, Mixed media on paper laid to thick artist's board, Image/Sheet: 29.5" H x 39.5" W
Est: $3,000 - $5,000
Attributed to John Altoon (1925-1969) Still life with radiating line red/black Mixed media on paper laid to thick artist's board Unsigned
John Moran Auctioneers
Feb. 22, 2023
John Altoon, Untitled
Est: $5,000 - $7,000
John Altoon Untitled c. 1964 pastel and graphite on illustration board 32 h x 40 w in (81 x 102 cm) Provenance: Los Angeles Modern Auctions, Modern Art & Design, 18 October 2020, Lot 141 | Private Collection This work will ship from LAMA in Los Angeles, California.
Los Angeles Modern Auctions
Jan. 25, 2023
John Altoon, Untitled
Est: $1,500 - $2,500
John Altoon Untitled c. 1965 mixed media on paper 30 h x 40 w in (76 x 102 cm) Provenance: Estate of Laura Lee Stearns | Private Collection This work will ship from LAMA in Los Angeles, California.
Wright
Jan. 25, 2023
John Altoon, Untitled
Est: $1,500 - $2,500
John Altoon Untitled c. 1965 pastel, ink, and watercolor on paper 30 h x 40 w in (76 x 102 cm) Provenance: Estate of Laura Lee Stearns | Private Collection This work will ship from LAMA in Los Angeles, California.
Wright
Dec. 15, 2022
John Altoon, Untitled
Est: $2,000 - $3,000
John Altoon Untitled 1965 ink on illustration board 30 h × 40 w in (76 × 102 cm) Provenance: Collection of Laura Lee Stearns | Private Collection, Chicago This work will ship from LAMA in Los Angeles, California.
Los Angeles Modern Auctions
Dec. 15, 2022
John Altoon, Harper Series I
Est: $1,000 - $1,500
John Altoon Harper Series I 1966 ink and watercolor on board 60 h × 40 w in (152 × 102 cm) Signed and dated to lower right 'Altoon late 66'. Provenance: David Stuart Galleries, Los Angeles | Collection of Laura Lee Stearns | Private Collection, Chicago Exhibited: John Altoon, 14 November - 24 December 1967, San Francisco Museum of Art (traveling exhibition) Literature: John Altoon, San Francisco Museum of Art exhibition catalog, pg. 27 This work will ship from LAMA in Los Angeles, California.
Los Angeles Modern Auctions
Dec. 07, 2022
John Altoon, Untitled
Est: $1,500 - $2,500
John Altoon Untitled c. 1957 ink on paper 20 h × 16 w in (51 × 41 cm) Provenance: Ferus Gallery, Los Angeles | Private Collection This work will ship from LAMA in Los Angeles, California.
Rago Arts and Auction Center
Nov. 20, 2022
Sketckbook, John Altoon
Est: $10,000 - $15,000
John Altoon (American, 1925-1969), Sketchbook, circa 1950, ink, watercolor, and pencil on papers, approximately 135 pages, unsigned, overall: 9"h x 11.5"w. Provenance: From the estate of Donald Brewer, past director of the La Jolla Art Museum and friend/roommate of Altoon. Note: Clars is thankful to Kohn Gallery and Babs Lunine Altoon for authenticating the work.
Clars Auctions
Nov. 12, 2022
JOHN ALTOON AMERICAN 1925-1969
Est: $400 - $600
About Women Series, lithograph, 38 x 19 in (96.5 x 48.2 cm), signed lower middle, Edition 43100
Trinity International Auctions & Appraisals, LLC
Nov. 06, 2022
John Altoon (1925-1969) Untitled (Nude With Rose), 1967
Est: $2,500 - $3,500
John Altoon (1925-1969) Untitled (Nude With Rose), 1967 Ink on paper Signed/dated on recto Provenance: Butterfield and Butterfield, LA, CA (1996) Image: 29 ½ x 39 ⅝ inches Framed: 30 x 40 inches
Santa Monica Auctions
Nov. 06, 2022
John Altoon (1925-1969) Untitled, 1966
Est: $7,000 - $9,000
John Altoon (1925-1969) Untitled, 1966 Mixed media on paper Provenance: David Stuart Gallery from the Harper Series Signed/dated on recto Image: 60 x 40 inches Framed: 60.25 x 40.25 inches
Santa Monica Auctions
Nov. 06, 2022
John Altoon (1925-1969) Untitled (woman, garden hose & boy), 1966
Est: $2,500 - $3,500
John Altoon (1925-1969) Untitled (Woman, Garden Hose & Boy), 1966 Ink and pencil on paper 30 x 40 inches Provenance: Butterfield and Butterfield, LA (1996) "Semina Culture: Wallace Berman and His Circle" Santa Monica Museum of Art (2005) Nora Eccles Harrison Museum of Art, Utah State University (2006) Ulrich Museum, Wichita (2006) Berkeley Art Museum (2006) Grey Art Gallery, NYU (2007)
Santa Monica Auctions
Oct. 20, 2022
John Altoon, Untitled
Est: $3,000 - $5,000
John Altoon Untitled charcoal on Normandy Vellum paper 18.625 h × 25.125 w in (47 × 64 cm) Provenance: Frank Crockett, Fort Lauderdale | Thence by descent This work will ship from Lambertville, New Jersey.
Los Angeles Modern Auctions
Oct. 13, 2022
John Altoon, Untitled
Est: $2,000 - $3,000
John Altoon Untitled 1966 ink on illustration board 30 h × 40 w in (76 × 102 cm) Signed, dated and inscribed to lower edge 'Thanks - Laura - Altoon 66'. This work will ship from LAMA in Los Angeles, California.
Wright
Oct. 13, 2022
John Altoon, Untitled
Est: $2,000 - $3,000
John Altoon Untitled c. 1965 ink on illustration board 30 h × 40 w in (76 × 102 cm) This work will ship from LAMA in Los Angeles, California.
Wright
Oct. 01, 2022
John Altoon About Women Portfolio 8 Lithos Gemini
Est: $200 - $400
Altoon, John (American, 1925-1969), About Women Portfolio, with text by Robert Creeley, 1966, printed and published by Gemini G.E.L., Artist's Proof IV, aside from the regular edition of 100, this copy includes 8 single page lithos, each signed, as well as the title page, Creeley's poems and the colophon, all sheets 19 inches square, housed in the original blue cloth clamshell slipcase. This is an incomplete copy as it's lacking the 2 double-page lithos.
Concept Art Gallery
Sep. 14, 2022
JOHN ALTOON (1925-1969) Untitled, 1961
Est: $1,500 - $2,000
JOHN ALTOON (1925-1969) Untitled, 1961 signed and dated 'altoon 61' (lower right) pen and ink on illustration board 30 x 40 in. 76.2 x 101.6 cm. For further information on this lot please visit the Bonhams website
Bonhams
Sep. 14, 2022
JOHN ALTOON (1925-1969) Untitled, 1963-64
Est: $40,000 - $60,000
JOHN ALTOON (1925-1969) Untitled, 1963-64 oil on canvas 54 x 51 in. 137.2 x 129.5 cm. For further information on this lot please visit the Bonhams website
Bonhams
Aug. 04, 2022
JOHN ALTOON (1925 - 1969): UNTITLED (FROM ABOUT WOMEN)
Est: $200 - $300
lithograph; pencil-signed lower right; artists proof V.; Gemini GEL blindstamp lower right; Provenance: Susan Gersh Gallery label verso; 19 x 19 inches; 20 1/2 x 20 1/4 inches frame
Abell Auction
Jun. 23, 2022
John Altoon, Untitled
Est: $4,000 - $6,000
John Altoon Untitled c. 1965 gouache and graphite on paper 22.25 h × 30 w in (57 × 76 cm) Signed to lower right 'John Altoon'. This work will ship from Rago in Lambertville, New Jersey.
Los Angeles Modern Auctions
May. 15, 2022
John Altoon "Untitled," 1965
Est: $5,000 - $7,000
Signed and dated in ink on recto In original frame Image: 29.25 x 37.5 inches; Framed: 30.75 x 30.5
Santa Monica Auctions
May. 03, 2022
John Altoon, Untitled (Greek Ritual)
Est: $3,000 - $5,000
John Altoon Untitled (Greek Ritual) 1959 ink on matboard 20 h × 30 w in (51 × 76 cm) Signed and dated to lower right 'Altoon 59'. Provenance: Acquired directly from the artist This work will ship from LAMA in Los Angeles, California. condition: Sheet shows faint toning. Light fingerprints and smudges to edges and center appear as made. Lower right corner shows compression and a slight wrinkle possibly from moisture, concealed by mat. Image presents well with strong pigments. Framed behind glass measuring 25 x 33 inches.
Los Angeles Modern Auctions
Apr. 20, 2022
JOHN ALTOON (1925-1969) Untitled (ABS- 90), 1964
Est: $4,000 - $6,000
JOHN ALTOON (1925-1969) Untitled (ABS- 90), 1964 signed, inscribed and dated 'John Altoon ABS-90-1964' (on the reverse) ink, pastel and sprayed colored ink on illustration board 30 x 40 in. 76.2 x 101.6 cm. For further information on this lot please visit the Bonhams website
Bonhams