John (1920) Berry Paintings & Artwork for Sale | John (1920) Berry Art Value Price Guide

Apr. 17, 2022
John Berry (UK,1920-2009) oil painting
Est: $1,500 - $1,900
ARTIST: John Berry (British, 1920 - 2009) NAME: Grandpa's Pet MEDIUM: oil on canvas CONDITION: One small paint loss. No visible inpaint under UV light. Minor damages to frame. SIGHT SIZE: 18 x 24 inches / 45 x 60 cm FRAME SIZE: 24 x 30 inches / 60 x 76 cm SIGNATURE: lower right SKU#: 118304 US Shipping $90 + insurance. BIOGRAPHY: Born June 9, 1920, in London, England, John Berry began his studies in art early in life and won a scholarship to the Hammersmith College of Art, London, in 1934. He was then awarded a scholarship to the Royal Academy School of Art in 1939. He volunteered for the Royal Air Force. in 1940, and served in the Western Desert in the Middle East in 1941. He became War Artist for the 8th army and his paintings from this time were exhibited in the National Gallery in London during World War II. Later, they were permanently housed in the Imperial War Museum, Lambeth, London.After the war, Mr. Berry designed various advertising campaigns including the creation of the ESSO (Exxon) Tiger in 1951. He also traveled England painting portraits including Lady Ellerman, Sir Felix and Lady Brunner, Lady Astor and her two daughters, the DeHavilland daughters and many more.Over the next ten years, Mr. Berry painted all the past and present Commandants of the Joint Services Staff College and these paintings are in a special gallery in the Staff College. He also painted portraits from photographs for Harrod's clients and exhibited paintings in the Harrod's Art Gallery.Mr. Berry also worked for Ladybird Books for 25 years, illustrating many books including his own series People at Work and the Hannibal Hamster series. He also illustrated many books and book covers for Corgi, Four Square, Panther, Penguin and Reader's Digest.
Broward Auction Gallery LLC
Mar. 23, 2022
John Berry (British, 1920-2009)
Est: £500 - £800
John Berry (British, 1920-2009) - Still life study with vase of white dahlias and ebony head, oil on board, signed with monogram and dated 1948, 60 x 49 cm and c/w the ebony head depicted in the painting, 34 cm high (2) Prov - The estate of the late James Riddell, adventurer and Olympic skier. Note - The head was purchased by James Riddell in Lake Kivu area, Belgian Congo, 1938. The artist, John Berry is best known for his illustrations for Ladybird books - see https://artuk.org/discover/stories/john-berry-soldier-artist-and-ladybird-book-illustrator
Andrew Smith & Son
Oct. 10, 2021
John Berry (UK,1920-2009) oil painting
Est: $1,700 - $2,200
ARTIST: John Berry (British, 1920 - 2009) NAME: Grandpa's Pet MEDIUM: oil on canvas CONDITION: One small paint loss. No visible inpaint under UV light. Minor damages to frame. SIGHT SIZE: 18 x 24 inches / 45 x 60 cm FRAME SIZE: 24 x 30 inches / 60 x 76 cm SIGNATURE: lower right SKU#: 118304 US Shipping $90 + insurance. BIOGRAPHY: Born June 9, 1920, in London, England, John Berry began his studies in art early in life and won a scholarship to the Hammersmith College of Art, London, in 1934. He was then awarded a scholarship to the Royal Academy School of Art in 1939. He volunteered for the Royal Air Force. in 1940, and served in the Western Desert in the Middle East in 1941. He became War Artist for the 8th army and his paintings from this time were exhibited in the National Gallery in London during World War II. Later, they were permanently housed in the Imperial War Museum, Lambeth, London.After the war, Mr. Berry designed various advertising campaigns including the creation of the ESSO (Exxon) Tiger in 1951. He also traveled England painting portraits including Lady Ellerman, Sir Felix and Lady Brunner, Lady Astor and her two daughters, the DeHavilland daughters and many more.Over the next ten years, Mr. Berry painted all the past and present Commandants of the Joint Services Staff College and these paintings are in a special gallery in the Staff College. He also painted portraits from photographs for Harrod's clients and exhibited paintings in the Harrod's Art Gallery.Mr. Berry also worked for Ladybird Books for 25 years, illustrating many books including his own series People at Work and the Hannibal Hamster series. He also illustrated many books and book covers for Corgi, Four Square, Panther, Penguin and Reader's Digest.
Broward Auction Gallery LLC
Jul. 04, 2021
John Berry (UK,1920-2009) oil painting
Est: $1,700 - $2,200
ARTIST: John Berry (British, 1920 - 2009) NAME: Grandpa's Pet MEDIUM: oil on canvas CONDITION: One small paint loss. No visible inpaint under UV light. Minor damages to frame. SIGHT SIZE: 18 x 24 inches / 45 x 60 cm FRAME SIZE: 24 x 30 inches / 60 x 76 cm SIGNATURE: lower right SKU#: 118304 US Shipping $90 + insurance. BIOGRAPHY: Born June 9, 1920, in London, England, John Berry began his studies in art early in life and won a scholarship to the Hammersmith College of Art, London, in 1934. He was then awarded a scholarship to the Royal Academy School of Art in 1939. He volunteered for the Royal Air Force. in 1940, and served in the Western Desert in the Middle East in 1941. He became War Artist for the 8th army and his paintings from this time were exhibited in the National Gallery in London during World War II. Later, they were permanently housed in the Imperial War Museum, Lambeth, London.After the war, Mr. Berry designed various advertising campaigns including the creation of the ESSO (Exxon) Tiger in 1951. He also traveled England painting portraits including Lady Ellerman, Sir Felix and Lady Brunner, Lady Astor and her two daughters, the DeHavilland daughters and many more.Over the next ten years, Mr. Berry painted all the past and present Commandants of the Joint Services Staff College and these paintings are in a special gallery in the Staff College. He also painted portraits from photographs for Harrod's clients and exhibited paintings in the Harrod's Art Gallery.Mr. Berry also worked for Ladybird Books for 25 years, illustrating many books including his own series People at Work and the Hannibal Hamster series. He also illustrated many books and book covers for Corgi, Four Square, Panther, Penguin and Reader's Digest.
Broward Auction Gallery LLC
Feb. 25, 2021
John Berry (British, 1920–2010), , Grandpa's Pet
Est: $1,000 - $1,500
John Berry (British, 1920–2010) Grandpa's Pet Signed 'John Berry' bottom right; also inscribed with title on stretcher verso, oil on canvas 18 x 24 in. (45.7 x 61cm) provenance: Private Collection, New York.
Freeman's | Hindman
Dec. 20, 2020
John Berry "Flutter in the Dovecote" Oil on Canvas
Est: $1,000 - $2,000
John Berry (British, 1920 - 2009) "Flutter in the Dovecote," oil on canvas depicting a scene of figures in period garb, a woman "fluttering the dovecote" of a group of men resting in a study, bearing signature "John Berry" lower left, artist's label with title affixed to reverse. Image: 23.5" H x 36" W; frame: 28.5" H x 41" W x 3" D.
Auctions at Showplace
Nov. 22, 2020
John Berry "Grandpa's Favourite" Oil on Canvas
Est: $1,000 - $2,000
John Berry (British, 1920-2009) "Grandfather's Favourite," oil on canvas, genre scene with family preparing meal, signed lower right: "John Berry." Image: 17.25" H x 23.25" W; frame: 23" H x 29" W x 2.5" D.
Auctions at Showplace
Sep. 22, 2019
JOHN BERRY (1920-2009), FINISHING THE CUPS, signed lower right, gouache, fr
Est: £500 - £700
JOHN BERRY (1920-2009), FINISHING THE CUPS, signed lower right, gouache, framed. 26cm by 17.5cm
Elstob Auctioneers
Sep. 13, 2019
Chief Spotted Eagle - Sioux (After J.H. Sharp)
Est: $2,000 - $3,000
John Berry (1920-2009), oil on canvas, 24 x 20, signed verso
Jackson Hole Art Auction
Sep. 13, 2019
Strikes His Enemy Pretty (After J.H. Sharp)
Est: $3,000 - $5,000
John Berry (1920-2009), oil on canvas, 30 x 20, signed verso
Jackson Hole Art Auction
Nov. 18, 2017
John Berry(1920-2009) Watercolor On Paper
Est: -
Signed bottom left corner. Used condition with light wear. Measures approximately 21"h x 26 1/2". Nr8209
EJ'S Auction & Appraisal
Oct. 06, 2016
* John BERRY (1920-2009), Oil on canvas, Half port
Est: £400 - £600
* John BERRY (1920-2009), Oil on canvas, Half portrait of a Cavalier, Signed, 9.75" x 7.25" (24.8cm x 18.4cm)
W.H. Lane & Son
Jun. 14, 2014
A fine oil on panel: Study of leopard in landscape
Est: -
A fine oil on panel: Study of leopard in landscape - John Berry (1920-2009), 10in x 14in.
Kennedy-Wolfenden
Jun. 14, 2014
Fine oil on panel, The Falconer - John Berry
Est: -
Fine oil on panel, The Falconer - John Berry (1920-2009), 13in x 9in.
Kennedy-Wolfenden
Dec. 12, 2012
John L Berry (British, 1920-2009) Three
Est: £300 - £400
John L Berry (British, 1920-2009) Three illustrations from the Ladybird 'People at Work' series book The Builder each signed, watercolour and gouache 10 1/4" x 6 3/4" (3). Illustrated: I. & J. Havenhand, The Builder, illustrated by John Berry, Ladybird Books Ltd., Loughborough, 1965, p.13, 21 and 29.
Mallams
Dec. 12, 2012
John L Berry (British, 1920-2009) Young Robert
Est: £100 - £200
John L Berry (British, 1920-2009) Young Robert Baden-Powell hides in a tree illustration for a Ladybird book signed, watercolour and gouache 10" x 6 3/4". Illustrated: David Harwood, Cub Scouts, illustrated by John Berry, Ladybird Books Ltd., Loughborough, 1973, p.7.
Mallams
Apr. 19, 2012
JOHN BERRY (1920-2009) BRITISH North Africa,
Est: £6,000 - £8,000
JOHN BERRY (1920-2009) BRITISH North Africa, tribesmen on horseback. Signed. Oil on canvas. 30 x 40ins.
John Nicholson's Fine Art Auctioneers & Valuers
Mar. 13, 2012
John Berry, British 1920-2009- Portrait of a man
Est: £300 - £400
John Berry, British 1920-2009- Portrait of a man seated in a blue jacket and feathered hat, holding a walking cane with lions head; oil on canvas, signed, 25.5x19cm: together with another oil on canvas by the same artist of a portrait of a man seated in a red jacket and waistcoat holding a gilt topped walking cane, signed, 25.5x19cm, (2), (may be subject to Droit de Suite)
Roseberys
May. 22, 2011
BERRY, JOHN
Est: $300 - $500
(Born 1920 English) ''Seventh Regiment Dragoons Officer circa 1815'', framed oil on canvas, signed lower left, approximate image size 12'' x 16'', frame size 18'' x 22''.
Bunte Auction Services
Jul. 10, 2007
John Berry b.1920- Sketchbook page with animal and
Est: £50 - £100
John Berry b.1920- Sketchbook page with animal and portrait studies; pencil, signed in coloured crayon, 29.5x42cm., (unframed). Provenance: with St James's Art Books, London according to Certificate of Authenticity which accompanies this lot. See department (may be subject to Droit de Suite)
Roseberys
Jun. 13, 2007
John Berry b.1920- Sketchbook page with animal and
Est: £70 - £100
John Berry b.1920- Sketchbook page with animal and portrait studies; pencil, signed in coloured crayon, 29.5x42cm., (unframed). Provenance: with St James's Art Books, London according to Certificate of Authenticity which accompanies this lot. See department (may be subject to Droit de Suite)
Roseberys
Mar. 07, 2007
The falconer
Est: £500 - £700
John Berry (British, b.1920) The falconer signed 'JBERRY' (lower right) oil on canvas 12½ x 8½ in. (31.8 x 21.6 cm.)
Christie's
Mar. 07, 2007
Prowling leopard
Est: £1,000 - £1,500
John Berry (British, b.1920) Prowling leopard signed 'J.BERRY' (lower right) oil on canvas 9½ x 14 in. (24.2 x 35.6 cm.)
Christie's
Nov. 30, 2006
John Berry (British, b.1920)
Est: £1,000 - £1,500
Traders in a bazaar signed 'JBerry' (upper left) oil on canvas 10 x 6 3/4 in. (25.4 x 17.2 cm.)
Christie's
Nov. 23, 2006
John Berry (British, b.1920)
Est: £1,000 - £1,500
The falconer signed 'JBERRY' (lower right) oil on canvas 12 1/2 x 8 1/2 in. (31.8 x 21.6 cm.)
Christie's
Nov. 23, 2006
John Berry (British, b.1920)
Est: £2,000 - £3,000
Prowling leopard signed 'J.BERRY' (lower right) oil on canvas 9 1/2 x 14 in. (24.2 x 35.6 cm.)
Christie's