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

Dec. 13, 2024
John Cody Serpentine Sculpture - Endearing Turtle
Est: $1,400 - $2,100
John Cody (American, b. 1948). Turtle serpentine stone sculpture, n.d. Hand signed "Cody". A hand-carved serpentine stone sculpture depicting an endearing turtle leaning upon a boulder by American artist John Cody. This striking composition was skillfully carved from a single block of beautiful serpentine stone, replete with deep shades of green and attractive veining. Cody rendered the turtle with its limbs tucked beneath its shell, leaning upon a rough hewn boulder. Cody's penchant for voluminous forms and marvelous textures further imbues the reptile's flesh and shell as well as the contiguous boulder with impressive naturalism. Hand-signed "CODY" by the artist, this mesmerizing sculpture is one-of-a-kind and sure to appeal to anyone who appreciates one of planet earth's wisest and most patient creatures, not to mention Cody's impressive artistry and technique. Size: 15" L x 11" W x 13" H (38.1 cm x 27.9 cm x 33 cm) About the artist: John Cody is a self-taught artist living in southern California. Born in New York City in 1948, Cody spent much of his youth in Virginia where he began began collecting and carving stones at the age of 18, mainly serpentine stone from the Santa Ynez Valley. Each work is carved and polished by hand - a labor-intensive process, the stone then waterproofed and sealed. His work has gained international recognition, and his most recent exhibition was in 2019 at the Elverhoj Museum of History and Art. Of Note: This item is heavy/oversized. Please inquire about shipping cost prior to bidding. Provenance: private Park City, Utah, USA collection All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back. A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids. We ship worldwide and handle all shipping in-house for your convenience. Expedited shipping is available upon request to ensure most items arrive in time for the holidays, subject to item size and shipping destination. SHIPPING EXCEPTIONS: Due to customs clearance issues, we are unable to ship to Germany, Switzerland and Australia. If you live in Germany, Switzerland or Australia, you will need to provide an alternate shipping destination, or we will not be able to complete your purchase. In addition, please note that we are unable to ship ancient items back to the original country of origin (Egyptian to Egypt, Greek to Greece, etc.) PAYMENT EXCEPTION: Unless a known customer of Artemis, payment for all gold / precious metal / gem lots must be made via Bank Wire Transfer or Certified Bank Check/Money Order, no exceptions. #188609
Artemis Gallery
Oct. 19, 2024
John Cody Marble Sculpture of a Nude
Est: $300 - $500
*NO SHIPPING! - PICKUP OR BUYER THIRD PARTY TRANSPORT ONLY* Measures 23" W x 15" D x 23" H. Signed and dated 1997. One leg has broken extensively and repaired. See photos.
Donley Auction Services
Oct. 19, 2024
John Cody Figure Leaning Rock Formation
Est: $600 - $800
*NO SHIPPING! - PICKUP OR BUYER THIRD PARTY TRANSPORT ONLY* Kneeling figure leaning on a rock formation. Body polished. Serpentine. Marked Cody HF 90 on Base. 13" x 13" x10"
Donley Auction Services
Oct. 19, 2024
John Cody Marble Statue Lady
Est: $400 - $600
*NO SHIPPING! - PICKUP OR BUYER THIRD PARTY TRANSPORT ONLY* John Cody Crouching Girl with long hair. Her right hand is over her right eye. Serpentine. Marked "Cody HF 86" on base. Condition Good. 22.5" x 10" x 10"
Donley Auction Services
Oct. 11, 2024
John Cody Serpentine Sculpture - Endearing Turtle
Est: $1,600 - $2,400
John Cody (American, b. 1948). Turtle serpentine stone sculpture, n.d. Hand signed "Cody". A hand-carved serpentine stone sculpture depicting an endearing turtle leaning upon a boulder by American artist John Cody. This striking composition was skillfully carved from a single block of beautiful serpentine stone, replete with deep shades of green and attractive veining. Cody rendered the turtle with its limbs tucked beneath its shell, leaning upon a rough hewn boulder. Cody's penchant for voluminous forms and marvelous textures further imbues the reptile's flesh and shell as well as the contiguous boulder with impressive naturalism. Hand-signed "CODY" by the artist, this mesmerizing sculpture is one-of-a-kind and sure to appeal to anyone who appreciates one of planet earth's wisest and most patient creatures, not to mention Cody's impressive artistry and technique. Size: 15" L x 11" W x 13" H (38.1 cm x 27.9 cm x 33 cm) About the artist: John Cody is a self-taught artist living in southern California. Born in New York City in 1948, Cody spent much of his youth in Virginia where he began began collecting and carving stones at the age of 18, mainly serpentine stone from the Santa Ynez Valley. Each work is carved and polished by hand - a labor-intensive process, the stone then waterproofed and sealed. His work has gained international recognition, and his most recent exhibition was in 2019 at the Elverhoj Museum of History and Art. Of Note: This item is heavy/oversized. Please inquire about shipping cost prior to bidding. Provenance: private Park City, Utah, USA collection All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back. A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids. We ship worldwide and handle all shipping in-house for your convenience. #188609
Artemis Gallery
Sep. 15, 2024
John Cody (American, b.1948) Stone Fish Sculpture
Est: $400 - $600
John Cody (American, b.1948) Stone Fish Sculpture Undated, signed 'Cody HF' on back of base, the fish and base carved from a single block of serpentine Provenance: ex Michael L. Wilkie, Chicago collection Property from: a Private Collector, Chicago (Edgewater), Illinois Category: Fine Art > Sculptures Estimated Sale Time: 12:18 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: August 27, 2024, 6:46 am
Leonard Auction
Sep. 13, 2024
John Cody Serpentine Sculpture - Endearing Turtle
Est: $1,800 - $2,700
John Cody (American, b. 1948). Turtle serpentine stone sculpture, n.d. Hand signed "Cody". A hand-carved serpentine stone sculpture depicting an endearing turtle leaning upon a boulder by American artist John Cody. This striking composition was skillfully carved from a single block of beautiful serpentine stone, replete with deep shades of green and attractive veining. Cody rendered the turtle with its limbs tucked beneath its shell, leaning upon a rough hewn boulder. Cody's penchant for voluminous forms and marvelous textures further imbues the reptile's flesh and shell as well as the contiguous boulder with impressive naturalism. Hand-signed "CODY" by the artist, this mesmerizing sculpture is one-of-a-kind and sure to appeal to anyone who appreciates one of planet earth's wisest and most patient creatures, not to mention Cody's impressive artistry and technique. Size: 15" L x 11" W x 13" H (38.1 cm x 27.9 cm x 33 cm) About the artist: John Cody is a self-taught artist living in southern California. Born in New York City in 1948, Cody spent much of his youth in Virginia where he began began collecting and carving stones at the age of 18, mainly serpentine stone from the Santa Ynez Valley. Each work is carved and polished by hand - a labor-intensive process, the stone then waterproofed and sealed. His work has gained international recognition, and his most recent exhibition was in 2019 at the Elverhoj Museum of History and Art. Of Note: This item is heavy/oversized. Please inquire about shipping cost prior to bidding. Provenance: private Park City, Utah, USA collection All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back. A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids. We ship worldwide and handle all shipping in-house for your convenience. #188609
Artemis Gallery
Aug. 23, 2024
John Cody Serpentine Sculpture in Fetal Pose (1978)
Est: $2,000 - $3,000
**This item is heavy/oversized and will require 3rd party shipping. Please inquire about shipping cost prior to bidding.** John Cody (American, b. 1948). Figural serpentine stone sculpture, 1978. Signed "Cody HT 78 15 BM" on base. A hand-carved serpentine stone sculpture depicting a tranquil sleeping woman or child by American artist John Cody. This striking composition was skillfully carved from a single block of beautiful serpentine stone, replete with soft sage green hues and dramatic veining in contrasting shades of jade and cream. Cody rendered the figure in a fetal position - head resting upon folded arms with legs beneath - with voluminous forms and marvelous textures further imbuing the figure with naturalism. Note how the silky smooth polished body conveys the suppleness of flesh as opposed to the rough-hewn texture of that wavy hair. What's more the figure's face with a gentle tongue thrust captures a moment of utter relaxation and delightful slumber. Hand signed "CODY HT 78 15 BM" by Cody on the base, this mesmerizing, one-of-a-kind treasure is destined to be a standout in any fine art collection. Size: 17" L x 12" W x 13" H (43.2 cm x 30.5 cm x 33 cm) About the artist: John Cody is a self-taught artist living in southern California. Born in New York City in 1948, Cody spent much of his youth in Virginia where he began began collecting and carving stones at the age of 18, mainly serpentine stone from the Santa Ynez Valley. Each work is carved and polished by hand - a labor-intensive process, the stone then waterproofed and sealed. His work has gained international recognition, and his most recent exhibition was in 2019 at the Elverhoj Museum of History and Art. Of Note: This item is heavy/oversized. Please inquire about shipping cost prior to bidding. Provenance: private Park City, Utah, USA collection All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back. A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids. We ship worldwide and handle all shipping in-house for your convenience. #188610
Artemis Gallery
Jul. 12, 2024
John Cody Bear Cub Sculpture
Est: $800 - $1,200
John Cody (American 1948- present) serpentine stone sculpture of a bear cub, 16" x 13", (local pick-up private carrier required due to weight)
Merrill's Auctioneers & Appraisers
Jul. 21, 2023
John Cody Serpentine Sculpture Baby in Fetal Position
Est: $900 - $1,200
John Cody (American, 1948- present) "Baby," serpentine. Cody is a self-taught artist and carver living in southern California. He began collecting and carving stones at the age of 18, mainly serpentine stone from the Santa Ynez Valley. Each work is carved and polished by hand - a labor intensive process, the stone then waterproofed and sealed. His work has gained international recognition and his most recent exhibition was in 2019 at the Elverhoj Museum of History and Art. The base is signed by the artist. Size: 8" L x 5" W x 6" H (20.3 cm x 12.7 cm x 15.2 cm) Provenance: private Santa Barbara, California, USA collection All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back. A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids. We ship worldwide and handle all shipping in-house for your convenience. #179015
Artemis Gallery
Jun. 15, 2023
John Cody Serpentine Sculpture Baby in Fetal Position
Est: $900 - $1,200
John Cody (American, 1948- present) "Baby," serpentine. Cody is a self-taught artist and carver living in southern California. He began collecting and carving stones at the age of 18, mainly serpentine stone from the Santa Ynez Valley. Each work is carved and polished by hand - a labor intensive process, the stone then waterproofed and sealed. His work has gained international recognition and his most recent exhibition was in 2019 at the Elverhoj Museum of History and Art. The base is signed by the artist. Size: 8" L x 5" W x 6" H (20.3 cm x 12.7 cm x 15.2 cm) Provenance: private Santa Barbara, California, USA collection All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back. A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids. We ship worldwide and handle all shipping in-house for your convenience. #179015
Artemis Gallery
Nov. 10, 2022
Jeaffreson (John Cody) Brides and Bridals, 2 vol., first edition, 1872; and another (3).
Est: £80 - £120
NO RESERVE Jeaffreson (John Cody) Brides and Bridals, 2 vol., first edition, half-titles, advertisements at end vol. 2., ex-library with occasional ink-stamps, faint abrasion marks to front free endpapers, modern cloth, 1872 § Percival (MacIver) The Fan Book, first edition, half-title, frontispiece, 31 plates, ex-library with ink-stamps, scattered faint spotting, abrasion mark to front free endpaper where label removed, modern cloth, 1920, 8vo (3)
Forum Auctions - UK
Oct. 22, 2022
John Cody Figure Leaning Rock Formation
Est: $600 - $800
*NO shipping! Pick up or buyer transport ONLY* Kneeling figure leaning on a rock formation. Body polished. Serpentine. Marked Cody HF 90 on Base. 13" x 13" x10"
Donley Auction Services
Oct. 22, 2022
John Cody Carved Marble Elephant Sculpture
Est: $600 - $800
Measures 16.25" L x 7" D x 11" H. Signed and dated 1998 on foot. Condition good.
Donley Auction Services
Oct. 22, 2022
John Cody Marble Statue Lady
Est: $400 - $600
*NO shipping! Pick up or buyer transport ONLY* John Cody Crouching Girl with long hair. Her right hand is over her right eye. Serpentine. Marked "Cody HF 86" on base. Condition Good. 22.5" x 10" x 10"
Donley Auction Services
Oct. 22, 2022
John Cody Marble Sculpture of a Nude
Est: $300 - $500
*NO shipping! Pick up or buyer transport ONLY* Measures 23" W x 15" D x 23" H. Signed and dated 1997. One leg has broken extensively and repaired.
Donley Auction Services
Oct. 19, 2022
John Cody (American, b. 1948)
Est: $300 - $500
John Cody (American, b. 1948) Duck, 2004 carved serpentine signed Cody HF 04 on base. Height 9 x length 12 1/2 inches. Property from the Estate of Michael L. Wilkie, Chicago, Illinois Michael L. Wilkie (1941-2021) was the owner of one of the most renowned penthouses in both Chicago and the nation. Recently offered for sale for the first time in nearly fifty years, the penthouse occupies the entire top floor and roof terrace of 1500 Lake Shore Drive, which was built in 1927 by celebrated architect Rosario Candela. Wilkie, who grew up in Long Grove, Illinois as well as Montecito, California, played a critical role in expanding his family business, the DoALL Company, which came to include over 70 companies around the globe. His father, Leighton A. Wilkie, founded DoALL and invented the metal-cutting bandsaw, one of the most widely used tools in manufacturing today. Michael Wilkie worked for and ran the business for 60 years. Photos courtesy of Andrew Miller and The Baines Group, Jameson | Sotheby's International Realty.
Hindman
Oct. 19, 2022
John Cody (American, b. 1948)
Est: $700 - $900
John Cody (American, b. 1948) Fish carved serpentine signed Cody HF on base Height 17 1/2 x length 22 1/2 inches. Property from the Estate of Michael L. Wilkie, Chicago, Illinois Michael L. Wilkie (1941-2021) was the owner of one of the most renowned penthouses in both Chicago and the nation. Recently offered for sale for the first time in nearly fifty years, the penthouse occupies the entire top floor and roof terrace of 1500 Lake Shore Drive, which was built in 1927 by celebrated architect Rosario Candela. Wilkie, who grew up in Long Grove, Illinois as well as Montecito, California, played a critical role in expanding his family business, the DoALL Company, which came to include over 70 companies around the globe. His father, Leighton A. Wilkie, founded DoALL and invented the metal-cutting bandsaw, one of the most widely used tools in manufacturing today. Michael Wilkie worked for and ran the business for 60 years. Photos courtesy of Andrew Miller and The Baines Group, Jameson | Sotheby's International Realty.
Hindman
Oct. 19, 2022
John Cody (American, b. 1948)
Est: $700 - $900
John Cody (American, b. 1948) Whale, 1984 carved serpentine signed Cody HF 84 on underside. Height 8 x length 16 1/2 inches. Property from the Estate of Michael L. Wilkie, Chicago, Illinois Michael L. Wilkie (1941-2021) was the owner of one of the most renowned penthouses in both Chicago and the nation. Recently offered for sale for the first time in nearly fifty years, the penthouse occupies the entire top floor and roof terrace of 1500 Lake Shore Drive, which was built in 1927 by celebrated architect Rosario Candela. Wilkie, who grew up in Long Grove, Illinois as well as Montecito, California, played a critical role in expanding his family business, the DoALL Company, which came to include over 70 companies around the globe. His father, Leighton A. Wilkie, founded DoALL and invented the metal-cutting bandsaw, one of the most widely used tools in manufacturing today. Michael Wilkie worked for and ran the business for 60 years. Photos courtesy of Andrew Miller and The Baines Group, Jameson | Sotheby's International Realty.
Hindman
Aug. 26, 2021
Jeaffreson (John Cody) Brides and Bridals, 2 vol., first edition, 1872; and another (3).
Est: £100 - £150
NO RESERVE Jeaffreson (John Cody) Brides and Bridals, 2 vol., first edition, half-titles, advertisements at end vol. 2., ex-library with occasional ink-stamps, faint abrasion marks to front free endpapers, modern cloth, 1872 § Percival (MacIver) The Fan Book, first edition, half-title, frontispiece, 31 plates, ex-library with ink-stamps, scattered faint spotting, abrasion mark to front free endpaper where label removed, modern cloth, 1920, 8vo (3)
Forum Auctions - UK
Dec. 08, 2020
JOHN CODY MIXED METAL WALL SCULPTURE. FLORAL WITH BUTT
Est: $120 - $160
JOHN CODY Mixed Metal Wall Sculpture. Floral with butterflies. -- Dimensions: H: 57 inches: W: 36 inches: D: 3 inches ---
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