John E. Buck Paintings & Artwork for Sale | John E. Buck Art Value Price Guide

Aug. 18, 2024
John Buck (American, b.1946) 'Fireweed' Color Woodblock
Est: $500 - $700
John Buck (American, b.1946) 'Fireweed' Color Woodblock 1992, pencil signed lower right, title and 'JBP #2/4' lower left, unframed Property from: Collection of Dr. & Mrs. Christopher Graf, Woodlot Gallery, Sheboygan, Wisconsin Sheet Size: 35 inches by 30 inches Plate Size: 26 inches by 22 inches Category: Fine Art > Prints & Multiples Estimated Sale Time: 10:23 am CST Shipping Status: Leonard Auction, Inc. will provide direct shipping for this lot. Please visit our website for a shipping estimate. Last modified: July 28, 2024, 9:15 pm
Leonard Auction
Aug. 18, 2024
John Buck (American, b.1946) 'Holualoa No. 2' Bronze Sculpture
Est: $2,000 - $4,000
John Buck (American, b.1946) 'Holualoa No. 2' Bronze Sculpture 1993, signed on front of base and #2/5, a patinated bronze abstract sculpture of a Hawaiian figure, on a stepped plinth, including papers Provenance: Buck-Butterfield, Bozeman, Montana Property from: Collection of Dr. & Mrs. Christopher Graf, Woodlot Gallery, Sheboygan, Wisconsin Category: Fine Art > Sculptures Estimated Sale Time: 10:22 am CST Shipping Status: Due to size, weight, value or shipping complexity, this item must be shipped via a 3rd Party and the shipping cost may be high. We recommend contacting multiple shipping vendors for an estimate as the cost may vary greatly. Last modified: July 29, 2024, 3:21 pm
Leonard Auction
Jun. 23, 2024
John Buck (American, b.1946) Woodblock Print Collection
Est: $300 - $500
John Buck (American, b.1946) Woodblock Print Collection (3) 1990 woodblocks, all pencil signed lower right and #14/15, depicting flowers and Hawaiian life-style, most in gold-tone wood frames Property from: a Private Gallery, Chicago, Illinois Category: Fine Art > Prints & Multiples Estimated Sale Time: 1:20 pm CST Shipping Status: Due to size, weight, value or shipping complexity, this item must be shipped via a 3rd Party and the shipping cost may be high. We recommend contacting multiple shipping vendors for an estimate as the cost may vary greatly. Last modified: June 2, 2024, 3:14 pm
Leonard Auction
May. 17, 2024
John Buck (American, B. 1946) Unique Hand Carved, Painted Wood Sculpture, 1993, "Study No 8 (Holuaka)", H 35.5" W 21" Depth 6"
Est: $1,500 - $2,500
Signed in pencil, titled and dated on the underside of the base, hand painted with black acrylic paint. Accompanied by the book John Buck by Linda Tesner, Kenneth B .Wells and John Yau. Provenance: Property from a Private Collector, Grosse Pointe Park, Michigan
DuMouchelles
Mar. 15, 2024
John Buck (American, B. 1946) Unique Hand Carved, Painted Wood Sculpture, Ca. 1993, "Study No 12 (Holualoa)", H 23.5" W 22.25" Depth 4"
Est: $1,500 - $2,500
Signed in pencil, titled and dated on the underside of the base, hand painted with black acrylic paint. The sculpture measures H 23.5" x W 22.25" x D 4". With base, the sculpture measures H 26" overall. Provenance: Property from a Private Collector, Grosse Pointe Park, Michigan
DuMouchelles
Mar. 15, 2024
John Buck (American, B. 1946) Unique Hand Carved, Painted Wood Sculpture, 1993, "Study No 8 (Holuaka)", H 35.5" W 21" Depth 6"
Est: $4,000 - $6,000
Signed in pencil, titled and dated on the underside of the base, hand painted with black acrylic paint. Accompanied by the book John Buck by Linda Tesner, Kenneth B .Wells and John Yau. Provenance: Property from a Private Collector, Grosse Pointe Park, Michigan
DuMouchelles
Mar. 07, 2024
John Buck (American, b. 1946) Cow Hollow, 1991
Est: $5,000 - $7,000
John Buck (American, b. 1946) Cow Hollow, 1991 painted wood signed John E. Buck, titled and dated Height: 94 inches.
Hindman
Feb. 10, 2024
John Buck "Les Grand Eclipse" (1982 Color Woodcut)
Est: $800 - $1,200
John Buck (American, b. 1946) Les Grand Eclipse, 1982 Color woodblock print on paper 75 1/2" x 31 1/2" Pencil-signed and numbered (#18/ 20) in the bottom margin, titled in the plate. Published by Landfall Press (Chicago). Housed in a glaze frame measuring 78" x 34".
Circle Auction
Dec. 18, 2023
John Buck (American, b.1946) "The Haves & The Have Nots," 1987
Est: $300 - $500
John Buck (American, b.1946) "The Haves & The Have Nots," 1987, color woodblock print. Framed. Size: 61'' x 34'', 155 x 86 cm (sight); 69'' x 41'', 175 x 104 cm (frame). Provenance: The Robert L. Pfannebecker Collection. Artist Biography: John Buck (American, b.1946) is a printmaker and sculptor, best known for his bronze sculptures and woodblock prints. Buck was born in Ames, IA, and he graduated from Kansas City Art Institute with a BFA in 1968. In 1971, he began studying at Skowhegan School of Painting and Sculpture in Skowhegan, ME. The following year, he received an MFA from the University of California, Davis. Buck became a teaching assistant at UC Davis in 1971. The next year he taught at Gloucestershire College of Art and Design in Cheltenham, England. Buck was also a sculpture instructor at Humboldt State University for two years, and served as assistant professor of sculpture at Montana State University in Bozeman, MT, from 1976 to 1990.
Material Culture
Feb. 10, 2023
John Buck (American, b. 1946) Mountain Home, 1983
Est: $7,000 - $9,000
John Buck (American, b. 1946) Mountain Home, 1983 acrylic on wood and canvas signed John Buck, dated and titled (verso, red figure); titled (verso, canvas) 83 1/2 x 117 1/2 inches (canvas); 78 1/2 x 23 5/8 x 17 1/2 inches (red figure); 68 1/4 x 14 3/4 x 11 1/2 inches (blue form and base) This lot is located in Chicago. Property from the Collection of Sanford Edward Cohen Provenance: Hansen Fuller Goldeen Gallery, San Fransisco Bank of Hawaii, Honolulu, Hawaii Thurston Twigg-Smith, Honolulu, Hawaii Sold: Butterfields, San Francisco, October 27, 1999, lot 1183
Hindman
Oct. 14, 2022
John Buck (American, b. 1946) The Coal Mine, 1996
Est: $600 - $800
John Buck (American, b. 1946) The Coal Mine, 1996 woodcut signed, titled, dated, and numbered 14/15 in pencil 59 7/8 x 35 7/8 inches. Property from a St. Louis Estate Provenance: Locus Gallery, St. Louis (label verso)
Hindman
Sep. 28, 2022
John Buck (American, b. 1946) Mountain Home, 1983
Est: $15,000 - $25,000
John Buck (American, b. 1946) Mountain Home, 1983 acrylic on wood and canvas signed John Buck, dated and titled (verso, red figure); titled (verso, canvas) 83 1/2 x 117 1/2 inches (canvas); 78 1/2 x 23 5/8 x 17 1/2 inches (red figure); 68 1/4 x 14 3/4 x 11 1/2 inches (blue form and base) Property from the Collection of Sanford Edward Cohen Provenance: Hansen Fuller Goldeen Gallery, San Fransisco Bank of Hawaii, Honolulu, Hawaii Thurston Twigg-Smith, Honolulu, Hawaii Sold: Butterfields, San Francisco, October 27, 1999, lot 1183
Hindman
Aug. 14, 2022
Print, John Buck
Est: $1,000 - $2,000
John Buck (American, b. 1946), "A Common Tongue," 1991, woodcut in colors, pencil signed and dated lower right, titled lower left, trial proof edition, image: 59.75"h x 34.5"w, sheet: 63.5"h x 37"w, overall (with frame): 68"h x 42"w
Clars Auctions
May. 11, 2022
John Buck (American, b. 1946) Standing Red Figure , 1986
Est: $6,000 - $8,000
John Buck (American, b. 1946) Standing Red Figure,1986 acrylic on wood signed John Buck and dated 86 in x 28 in x 5 inches. Property of a Distinguished Midwest Private Collection
Hindman
Feb. 17, 2022
John Buck (American, b. 1946) The Deep End, 2000
Est: $600 - $800
John Buck (American, b. 1946) The Deep End, 2000 color woodcut and chine colle signed, dated, and numbered 10/15 in pencil 62 1/2 x 37 1/2 inches. Published by Shark's Ink, Lyons, CO
Hindman
Jan. 29, 2022
Monumental John Buck Figural Sculpture, 102"H
Est: $5,000 - $7,000
Work is titled "Rectangle." Lot is accompanied by copies of the purchase receipt and appraisal issued by Gallery Camino Real, Boca Raton, Florida, dated 3.11.2000 and 3.16.2000 respectively. Provenance: Gallery Camino Real, Boca Raton, Florida | Collection of Debbie and Bud Menin, Boca Raton, Florida. Please refer to detail images in this listing for additional information on the Menin family and their collection of contemporary glass and fine art.
Palm Beach Modern Auctions
Dec. 14, 2021
John Buck (American, b. 1946) Palos Verde, 1996
Est: $6,000 - $8,000
John Buck (American, b. 1946) Palos Verde, 1996 wood and wire with acrylic sculpture signed John Buck, titled and dated (underside) 52 x 13 1/2 x 9 1/2 inches. Provenance: Zolla/Lieberman Gallery, Chicago
Hindman
Dec. 01, 2021
John Buck (b. 1946): Fountain
Est: $400 - $600
Woodcut in black and green on Japan, 1985, signed, titled and dated in pencil, numbered 11/20. 61 x 37 in. (sheet), 67 1/2 x 42 1/2 in. (frame). Prints from the Collection of Lois B. Torf
STAIR
Dec. 01, 2021
John Buck (b. 1946): Untitled (Le Grande Eclipse)
Est: $400 - $600
Woodcut in black and red on Japanese Suzu, 1982, signed and dated in ink, inscribed 'Artists Proof 2-5'. 76 x 33 in. (sheet), 80 x 37 in. (frame). Prints from the Collection of Lois B. Torf
STAIR
Sep. 17, 2021
Painting and sculptures, John Buck
Est: $2,000 - $4,000
(lot of 3) John Buck (American, b. 1946), "Sinai," acrylic on canvas and wood, unsigned, canvas (with frame): 70.75"h x 70.75"w, sculpture (red): 72"h x 11.25"w x 7.75"d, sculpture (blue): 53"h x 13.5"w x 12"d. Provenance: acquired from Fuller Goldeen Gallery, San Francisco, CA.
Clars Auctions
Jul. 18, 2021
Sculptures, John Buck
Est: $2,000 - $4,000
(lot of 7) John Buck (American, b. 1946), "Half Truth," 1997, painted carved wood sculptures, signed, titled, and dated on back of figure, figure (overall): 88.5"h x 23"w x 16"d
Clars Auctions
Jun. 20, 2021
Sculptures, John Buck
Est: $3,000 - $5,000
(lot of 7) John Buck (American, b .1946), "Half Truth," 1997, painted carved wood sculptures, signed, titled, and dated on back of figure, figure (overall): 88.5"h x 23"w x 16"d
Clars Auctions
Apr. 22, 2021
John E. Buck, (American, b. 1946), Man With Horses, 2002, color woodblock, 28 1/4" x 18 1/4"
Est: $200 - $300
John E. Buck (American, b. 1946) Man With Horses, 2002 color woodblock titled, signed and dated lower margin edition of 120 28 1/4" x 18 1/4"
Toomey & Co. Auctioneers
Sep. 29, 2020
John Buck (American, b 1946) "A Little America", color woodcut on paper, pencil signed "John E Buck '92", edition 1/18, 30" x 24" im..
Est: $200 - $400
John Buck (American, b 1946) "A Little America", color woodcut on paper, pencil signed "John E Buck '92", edition 1/18, 30" x 24" image, sheet size 36" x 30", framed 38-1/8" x 32-1/4", very good condition
William Bunch Auctions & Appraisals
Mar. 29, 2020
John Buck, Jerusalem, 1980
Est: $400 - $800
John Buck (b. 1946) Jerusalem, 1980 mixed media on paper Dimensions: 22 1/8 x 30 in. Framed Dimensions: 27 1/8 x 34 3/4 x 1 3/8 in. signed and dated lower right: John E Buck 1980 titled lower left: Jerusalem Provenance: Private Collection, New Mexico
Santa Fe Art Auction
Dec. 03, 2019
JOHN BUCK (United States, born 1946) carved and as
Est: $2,000 - $3,000
JOHN BUCK (United States, born 1946) carved and assembled wood sculpture, "Masked Arbor," 1994. The sculpture and pedestal measures 92" x 28" x 13". More information about the artist at www.johnbuckart.com.
O'Gallerie
Nov. 19, 2019
LARGE JOHN BUCK BRONZE GROUPING
Est: $3,000 - $5,000
JOHN BUCK (American B. 1946-) Three Generations- 1989 Bronze with dark brown and verdigris patina Both bronze bases artist signed and dated Greatest height 158 inches, greatest width 240 inches, greatest depth 129 inches The interesting patinated bronze sculpture comprised of two free standing elements which are arranged in a diagonal offset position and exhibit various suspended elements connected by hardware and which can be disassembled for transport. Additionally, the group is accompanied with an acrylic on canvas painted three-piece backdrop rendered in a faux bronze finish with faint images of architectural imagery, each canvas measuring approximately 158 inches x 114 inches and each currently unstretched. Please see website for imgae of sculpture in situ. SHIPPING NOTICE: Jackson's is your sole and only source for one stop packing and shipping. With over 50 years of experience, our professional, affordable and efficient in-house shipping department will be happy to provide you a fair and reasonable shipping quote on this lot. Simply email us before the auction for a quick quote: shipping@jacksonsauction.com or call 1-800-665-6743. Jackson's can expertly pack and ship to meet any of your needs. To ensure quality control Jackson's DOES NOT release to third party shippers.
Jackson's International
Sep. 22, 2019
JOHN BUCK (American b. 1946) A PRINT, "Fireweed," 1992,
Est: $1,600 - $2,200
JOHN BUCK (American b. 1946) A PRINT, "Fireweed," 1992, color woodblock print on paper, signed L/R "John E. Buck 1992," titled L/L in margin, special edition number 9/25. 66 1/2" x 40"
Simpson Galleries, LLC
Sep. 14, 2019
JOHN E. BUCK (AMERICAN, B.1946)
Est: $600 - $800
John E. Buck (American, b.1946) Fountain, 1985, large scale woodcut on paper, signed and dated in pencil, lower right, titled, numbered 2/20, framed. 60 x 36 in. sheet size 64.5 x 39.5 in. as framed Condition: Very Good
Neue Auctions
Jun. 27, 2019
John E. Buck. "Tropic of Cancer"
Est: $800 - $1,000
(American, b. 1946). Woodcut and ink on Okawara paper, 1984, ed. 10/10, pencil signed "John E. Buck" lr, pencil titled ll, blind stamp ll, sheet size: 52 15/16 x 28 1/2 in., framed
Alex Cooper
Mar. 17, 2019
John Buck (American, b.1946) 'Man With Horses' Woodcut on Paper
Est: $400 - $600
John Buck (American, b.1946) 'Man With Horses' Woodcut on Paper 2002, signed lower right, edition of 120, abstract images in black and red, matted in white, mounted in a black anodized metal frame under glass Condition: Very Good, no damage noted; print framed with archival rag mat and rag foam-core backing; not examined out of the frame Height: 33.25 inches, Width: 23.00 inches (sight size) Frame Size: 35.25 inches by 24.75 inches Category: Fine Art > American Paintings Shipping Status: Leonard Auction, Inc. will provide direct shipping for this lot. Please visit our website for a shipping estimate. Approximate Sale Time: 12:56 pm CST Links to High Resolution Images: Image #1 Image #2 Image #3 Image #4
Leonard Auction
Dec. 07, 2018
JOHN BUCK (AMERICAN, B. 1946) UNTITLED (VOLUME FORM), 1980 MIXED MEDIA ON PAPER
Est: $600 - $800
John Buck (American, b. 1946) Untitled (Volume Form), 1980 Mixed media on paper 22 x 30 inches (55.9 x 76.2 cm) Signed and dated lower left: John Buck 1980 PROPERTY FROM THE ARTIST MANUEL NERI HID04901242017
Heritage Auctions
Apr. 26, 2018
JOHN BUCK, American (1946), Standing Figure, acrylic on wood, signed "John E. Buck" and dated "75" on the reverse., 81 3/8"H
Est: $3,000 - $5,000
JOHN BUCK American (1946) Standing Figure acrylic on wood, signed "John E. Buck" and dated "75" on the reverse. 81 3/8"H Provenance: Private Collection, Connecticut. Other Notes: Request a preliminary shipping/packing quote. Tags: Craft, Sculpture, 20th Century
Shannon's
Dec. 01, 2016
John E. Buck, Am., b.1946, 'Sky Line,' 2000-2002
Est: $600 - $900
John E. Buck, American b.1946, 'Sky Line,' 2000-2002, color woodblock on paper, in pencil lower left titled and numbered 'Sky Line 7/15' and signed and dated lower right 'John E. Buck 2000/2002.' (PENN153) {WT} Property Title: Measurements: 92" H x 37" W, Framed: 95 3/4" H x 40 3/4" W Condition: Not examined out of frame, but appears to be affixed to backing at corners. Paper appears to be rice paper.
Litchfield Auctions
May. 25, 2016
John Buck, b. 1946, Color Woodblock, 2000
Est: $200 - $300
John E. Buck, American b.1946, 'Heart Mountain Wyoming,' 2000, color woodblock on paper, in pencil titled and numbered lower left 'Heart Mountain Wyoming 9/15,' and signed and dated lower right 'John E. Buck 2000.' Framed.(PENN157) {LJS} Measurements: 62" H x 37" W, Framed: 66" H x 41" W Condition: Framed. Not examined out of frame, with the working appearing to be printed on rice paper, and affixed to backing at corners, causing very slight rippling.
Litchfield Auctions
Dec. 17, 2014
Brown Figure with Windmill
Est: $2,500 - $3,500
John Buck (American, b. 1946) Brown Figure with Windmill signed and dated 'John E Buck/ 1986' (on the underside of the base) acrylic on wood 54 x 30 x 24 in. (137.2 x 76.2 x 61 cm.) Executed in 1986.
Christie's
Jan. 12, 2014
Prints, John Buck
Est: $600 - $800
(lot of 2) John Buck (American, b. 1946), Polyphemus (1992) / Luna (1992), color woodcuts, signed and dated lower rights, titled lower rights, edition (each): 4/15, sheets: 37.5''h x 29.5''w, overall (with mat): 39''h x 31''w. Provenance: The David C. and Sarajean Ruttenberg Collection (Chicago, IL)
Clars Auctions
Aug. 14, 2011
John Buck (American, born 1946); The Coal Mine;
Est: $1,000 - $1,500
The Coal Mine, 1996 Woodcut in colors on Japanese paper, signed in pencil, titled, dated and numbered 1/15, with full margins, framed. 59 1/2 x 36in sheet 64 x 37in
Bonhams
May. 24, 2011
John Buck (American, born 1946) The Singing Voice, 1998 93 x 21 1/2 x 12 1/2in
Est: $3,000 - $5,000
The Singing Voice, 1998 signed, titled and dated 'John Buck 1998' (on the underside) jelutong wood and acrylic 93 x 21 1/2 x 12 1/2in
Bonhams
Sep. 12, 2010
*John Buck, (American, b. 1946), The Flood
Est: $1,500 - $2,500
John Buck (American, b. 1946) The Flood mixed media on carved wood 85 x 73 inches.
Hindman
May. 04, 2010
Property from the art collection of Heller Ehrman LLP
Est: $1,000 - $1,500
Crystal Lake, 2001 Woodcut in colors on Mulberry paper, signed in pencil, titled, dated and numbered 4/15, published/printed by Shark's Ink, Boulder, CO, with full margins, in very good condition aside from a speck of foxing in upper left margin, soft handling creases in right margin, framed. 60 x 36in sheet 62 x 37in
Bonhams
Dec. 13, 2009
*John Buck, (American, b. 1946), The Flood
Est: $3,000 - $5,000
John Buck (American, b. 1946) The Flood mixed media on carved wood 85 x 73 inches.
Hindman
Jun. 13, 2007
John Buck b. 1946 , Cicada
Est: $4,000 - $6,000
signed, dated John Buck 1998 and titled (on the reverse) jelutong wood and acrylic Condition Note: Work is 4 inches deep. In good condition aside from dust in the crevices. Minor dings to wood at lower right edge. Lower right edge loose from backing. We are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described in our catalogue. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSION CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.
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