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

Sep. 27, 2024
Nightbird
Est: $70,000 - $100,000
John McCracken 1934 - 2011 Nightbird signed, titled and dated 1992 (on the reverse) polyester resin, fiberglass and plywood 6 ½ by 96 by 12 ½ in. 16.5 by 243.8 by 31.8 cm. Executed in 1992.
Sotheby's
Sep. 26, 2024
John McCracken, Blue-Purple Block
Est: $70,000 - $90,000
John McCracken Blue-Purple Block 1970 polyester resin 7.125 h x 7.75 w x 6.125 d in (18 x 20 x 16 cm) Incised signature and date to underside 'John McCracken 1970'. Provenance: Sonnabend Gallery, New York | Ace Gallery, Los Angeles | Acquired from the previous c. 2000 by the present owner Exhibited: John McCracken, 16 May - 13 June 1970, Sonnabend Gallery, New York This work will ship from Los Angeles, California.
Los Angeles Modern Auctions
Jul. 17, 2024
JOHN MCCRACKEN (1934-2011). Seenga. polyester resin, fiberglass and plywood
Est: $60,000 - $80,000
JOHN MCCRACKEN (1934-2011). Seenga. polyester resin, fiberglass and plywood 29 x 18 ½ x 20 in. (73.7 x 47 x 50.8 cm.).
Christie's
Apr. 17, 2024
JOHN MCCRACKEN (1934-2011) Untitled, 1979-80
Est: $10,000 - $15,000
JOHN MCCRACKEN (1934-2011) Untitled, 1979-80 signed and dated 'John McCracken 79-80' (on the reverse) oil on canvas 17 3/4 x 23 3/4 in. 45.1 x 60.3 cm.
Bonhams
Mar. 07, 2024
Twirl
Est: £40,000 - £60,000
John McCracken 1934 - 2011 Twirl incised with the artist's signature, titled and dated 1998 (on the underside) polyester resin and fibreglass on plywood 33 by 33.8 by 19 cm. 13 by 13¼ by 7½ in. Executed in 1998.
Sotheby's
Feb. 28, 2024
John McCracken (American, 1934-2011) - Untitled
Est: $2,500 - $4,000
John McCracken (American, 1934-2011) - Untitled Signed and dated ‘JM I-71’ bottom right, felt pen on paper Sheet size: 10 5/8 x 7 15/16 in. (27 x 20.2cm) Provenance Robert Elkon Gallery, New York, New York. The Collection of Sidney Rothberg, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Exhibition The Members' Gallery, Albright-Knox Art Gallery, Buffalo, New York, 1972 - 1973 ,no 120N. Lot Essay John McCracken was an American artist associated with the minimalist and light and space art movements. Born in Berkeley, California, he gained prominence in the 1960s with his sleek, geometric sculptures often made from industrial materials like fiberglass and resin, characterized by their clean lines and vibrant, monochromatic surfaces. McCracken's work is known for its spiritual and transcendental qualities, reflecting his interest in metaphysics and consciousness. McCracken also created mandala-like felt pen drawings that offered a departure from his three-dimensional works. The present lot, executed with great precision and with an eye toward repetition, exhibits a mesmerizing interplay of symmetry and intricacy. The patterns and forms in McCracken's drawings convey a sense of harmony and balance, drawing viewers into a colorful, contemplative space. Untitled reveals a different dimension of McCracken's out, while still speaking to a career-long exploration of spiritual themes.
Freeman's | Hindman
Feb. 27, 2024
JOHN MCCRACKEN, JOHN MCCCRACKEN
Est: €30 - €60
JOHN MCCRACKEN (1934 - 2011) John MccCracken 2011 Illustrated catalogue published on the occasion of the exhibition held at Castello di Rivoli, Museo d'Arte Contemporanea, Rivoli (February 22nd - June 19th 2011) 29 x 25 cm Skira edition No defects
Art-Rite
Dec. 14, 2023
JOHN H. MCCRACKEN Unloading goods in an industrial city.
Est: $2,000 - $3,000
JOHN H. MCCRACKEN Unloading goods in an industrial city. Cover illustration for Prosperity Magazine, November 1915. Gouache on board. 267x445 mm; 10 1/2x17 1/2 inches. Signed in upper right image. Includes tear sheet.
Swann Auction Galleries
Dec. 01, 2023
Untitled (Plank)
Est: €30,000 - €40,000
Untitled (Plank)
Grisebach
Nov. 30, 2023
John McCracken: "Universe: Flight"
Est: €20,000 - €30,000
MCCRACKEN, JOHN 1934 Berkeley - 2011 New Yor City Title: "Universe: Flight". Date: 1993. Technique: Oil on canvas. Measurement: 111 x 173cm. Notation: Titled, signed and dated verso upper centre: UNIVERSE: FLIGHT McCracken 1993. Provenance: - Capital Group, Los Angeles (label) - Willem Baars Projects, Amsterdam (label) - Private collection Netherlands Estimated shipping costs for this lot: Arrangement after the auction. Explanations to the Catalogue
Van Ham Kunstauktionen
Nov. 16, 2023
Flash
Est: $200,000 - $300,000
John McCracken 1934 - 2011 Flash polyester resin and fiberglass on plywood 87 by 12 by 14½ in. 221 by 30.5 by 36.8 cm. Executed in 2006.
Sotheby's
Oct. 19, 2023
John McCracken (1934-2011) Dream résine, fibre de verre et contreplaqué 231
Est: €180,000 - €250,000
John McCracken (1934-2011) Dream résine, fibre de verre et contreplaqué 231.4 x 30.4 x 7.3 cm.
Christie's
Sep. 29, 2023
JOHN MCCRACKEN (1934-2011) Aqua polyester resin and fiberglass on plywood 9
Est: $200,000 - $300,000
JOHN MCCRACKEN (1934-2011) Aqua polyester resin and fiberglass on plywood 92 ¼ x 19 7/8 x 3 7/8 in. (234.3 x 50.5 x 9.8 cm.)
Christie's
Sep. 28, 2023
Wave
Est: $150,000 - $200,000
Property from the Collection of Donna and Howard Stone John McCracken 1934 - 2011 Wave signed, titled and dated 2004 (on the underside) polyester resin and fiberglass on plywood 96 by 30 by 16 in. 243.8 by 76.2 by 40.6 cm. Executed in 2004.
Sotheby's
May. 19, 2023
Flash
Est: $180,000 - $250,000
On The Edge: Five Decades of American Minimalism John McCracken 1934 - 2011 Flash incised with the signature, title and date 2002 (on the underside) polyester resin and fiberglass on plywood 91 by 14¼ by 3⅞ in. 231.1 by 36.2 by 9.8 cm. Executed in 2002.
Sotheby's
May. 18, 2023
JOHN McCRACKEN (1934-2011) Untitled stainless steel 92 x 18 x 12 1/2 in. (2
Est: $300,000 - $500,000
JOHN McCRACKEN (1934-2011) Untitled stainless steel 92 x 18 x 12 1/2 in. (233.7 x 45.7 x 31.8 cm).
Christie's
May. 02, 2023
John McCracken (American 1934-2011), Circles, Color Serigraph, Monogrammed l.r., 40 x 75 in. (101.6 x 190.5 cm.)
Est: $200 - $400
John McCracken (American 1934-2011), Circles, Color Serigraph, Monogrammed l.r.,
Weschler's
Mar. 08, 2023
John McCracken, Untitled
Est: $1,000 - $1,500
John McCracken Untitled c. 1972 screenprint in colors 73.75 h x 39.75 w in (187 x 101 cm) Signed and numbered to lower right 'JM 139/144'. This work is number 139 from the edition of 144. This work will ship from Lambertville, New Jersey.
Toomey & Co. Auctioneers
Jan. 26, 2023
John Harvey McCracken (American 1934-2011): Untitled,
Est: $1,000 - $2,000
watercolor on paper, framed under acrylic; Provenance: Newport Harbor Art Museum label verso
Abell Auction
Sep. 29, 2022
JOHN MCCRACKEN (1934-2011) Black Block lacquer, fiberglass and plywood 15 1
Est: $120,000 - $180,000
JOHN MCCRACKEN (1934-2011) Black Block lacquer, fiberglass and plywood 15 1/2 x 18 x 8 in. (39.3 x 45.7 x 21 cm.)
Christie's
Sep. 29, 2022
JOHN MCCRACKEN (1934-2011) UFO-2 polyester resin, fiberglass and plywood
Est: $80,000 - $120,000
JOHN MCCRACKEN (1934-2011) UFO-2 polyester resin, fiberglass and plywood
Christie's
Sep. 14, 2022
JOHN MCCRACKEN (1934-2011) Samothrace, 1988
Est: $50,000 - $70,000
JOHN MCCRACKEN (1934-2011) Samothrace, 1988 incised with the artist's signature, titled and dated 'John McCracken 1988 'Samothrace'' (on the underside) stainless steel 19 1/2 x 13 3/8 x 6 1/2 in. 49.5 x 34 x 16.5 cm. For further information on this lot please visit the Bonhams website
Bonhams
May. 24, 2022
John McCracken, Universe Flight
Est: $30,000 - $50,000
John McCracken Universe Flight 1993 oil on canvas 44 h × 68 w in (112 × 173 cm) Signed, titled and dated to verso 'Universe Flight McCracken 1993'. Provenance: LA Louver Gallery, Venice, CA | Acquired from the previous in 1994 by the present owner This work will ship from Rago in Lambertville, New Jersey.
Rago Arts and Auction Center
May. 13, 2022
JOHN MCCRACKEN (1934-2011) Slate plywood, fiberglass and resin 4 1/2 x 36 x
Est: $50,000 - $70,000
JOHN MCCRACKEN (1934-2011) Slate plywood, fiberglass and resin 4 1/2 x 36 x 5 1/2 in. (11.4 x 91.4 x 14 cm.)
Christie's
May. 03, 2022
John McCracken, Untitled
Est: $1,500 - $2,000
John McCracken Untitled 1980 watercolor on paper 3.75 h × 5.5 w in (10 × 14 cm) Signed and dated to lower edge '11-16-80 J McCracken'. Provenance: Acquired directly from the artist This work will ship from LAMA in Los Angeles, California. condition: Work is in very good overall condition. Sheet has not been examined outside of frame but is fully visible. Work presents well. Framed behind glass measuring 10 x 12 inches.
Los Angeles Modern Auctions
Mar. 10, 2022
JOHN MCCRACKEN (1934-2011) No. 8 (The Berkeley Series) acrylic on wood cons
Est: $80,000 - $120,000
JOHN MCCRACKEN (1934-2011) No. 8 (The Berkeley Series) acrylic on wood construction
Christie's
Nov. 12, 2021
JOHN MCCRACKEN (1934-2011) Space polyester resin, fiberglass and plywood, i
Est: $400,000 - $600,000
JOHN MCCRACKEN (1934-2011) Space polyester resin, fiberglass and plywood, in five parts each: 96 x 4 ½ x 3 in. (243.8 x 11.4 x 7.6 cm.) installation dimensions variable
Christie's
Sep. 19, 2021
John McCracken, attributed to. Curvilinear sculpture in
Est: $500 - $800
John McCracken, attributed to. Curvilinear sculpture in dark red to crimson tones. Heavy resin material. Provenance states that the piece was acquired from Bakker auctions in 1991, was ex Chrysler Museum Collection, and also listed in the Zwirner catalogue raisonne. 24 H x 24 W x 11.5in D.
Tremont Auctions
May. 14, 2021
JOHN MCCRACKEN (1934-2011) RING polyester resin, fiberglass and plywood
Est: $60,000 - $80,000
JOHN MCCRACKEN (1934-2011) RING polyester resin, fiberglass and plywood
Christie's
May. 14, 2021
JOHN MCCRACKEN (1934-2011) No. 8 (The Berkeley Series) acrylic on wood cons
Est: $200,000 - $300,000
JOHN MCCRACKEN (1934-2011) No. 8 (The Berkeley Series) acrylic on wood construction 108 x 25 x 3 in. (274.3 x 63.5 x 7.6 cm.)
Christie's
Apr. 14, 2021
JOHN MCCRACKEN (1934-2011) #1 (Mandala), 1973
Est: $35,000 - $45,000
JOHN MCCRACKEN (1934-2011) #1 (Mandala), 1973 signed, titled and dated 'John McCracken #1 - 1973' (on the reverse) oil on canvas 72 x 72 in. 182.9 x 182.9 cm. For further information on this lot please visit the Bonhams website
Bonhams
Feb. 23, 2021
John Harvey McCracken, (1934-2011, American), Untitled (multi-color absract), 1975, Watercolor and gouache on paper under glass, 27"...
Est: $6,000 - $8,000
John Harvey McCracken (1934-2011, American) Untitled (multi-color absract), 1975 Watercolor and gouache on paper under glass Signed and dated lower right: J. McCraken / 75 27" H x 39.75" W Provenance: Gifted by artist to Jane Machon, Santa Fe, NM Other Notes: John McCracken was an Minimalist artist associated with the West Coast "Fetish Finish" and later "Light and Space" movements. He often employed industrial materials as well as commercial paints and resin finishes to the surfaces of his ultra sleek sculptures. Like many versatile artists of his era, he pursued printmaking as a means of continuing his lifelong explorations of formal qualities, in particular line, color and texture.
John Moran Auctioneers
Feb. 23, 2021
John Harvey McCracken, (1934-2011, American), Group (3), 2000 (three works), Each: Ink on paper under glass, Sheet of each: 11" H x 8.5
Est: $1,500 - $2,500
John Harvey McCracken (1934-2011, American) Group (3), 2000 (three works) Each: Ink on paper under glass Each: Signed in pencil lower left, dated in pencil lower right, titled by repute Sheet of each: 11" H x 8.5" W Provenance: The Estate of Jane Machon, Santa Fe, NM Private Collection, Tustin, CA, aquired directly from the above Notes: John McCracken was an Minimalist artist associated with the West Coast "Fetish Finish" and later "Light and Space" movements. He often employed industrial materials as well as commercial paints and resin finishes to the surfaces of his ultra sleek sculptures. Like many versatile artists of his era, he pursued printmaking as a means of continuing his lifelong explorations of formal qualities, in particular line, color and texture.
John Moran Auctioneers
Dec. 17, 2020
JOHN MCCRACKEN (1934-2011): UNTITLED, GOUACHE ON PAPER, DATED (19)82
Est: €2,000 - €4,000
Work: 76,5 x 57 cm Frame: 80 x 60,5 cm In the right bottom corner the signature of the artist in pencil. In the left bottom corner '#6 - 82' in pencil. The reverse also signed. The paper marked 'Veritable Papier D’Arches Torchon'
Coronari Auctions
Dec. 03, 2020
John McCracken (1934-2011) Untitled polyester resin and fiberglass on plywo
Est: $280,000 - $350,000
John McCracken (1934-2011) Untitled polyester resin and fiberglass on plywood 84 1/8 x 12 x 1 1/8 in. (213.7 x 30.5 x 2.9 cm.)
Christie's
Nov. 18, 2020
John McCracken (American, 1934-2011) Untitled 1983
Est: $20,000 - $30,000
John McCracken (American, 1934-2011) Untitled 1983 signed and dated 83 polyester resin, fiberglass and plywood mounted to oil on masonite in artist's frame Overall: 31 3/4 by 24 by 2 in. (80.6 by 60.9 by 5 cm.) Painting: 30 1/4 by 22 1/2 in. (76.8 by 57.1 cm.) Resin element: 11 1/4 by 8 1/8 by 1 1/8 in. (28.5 by 20.6 by 2.8 cm.) For further information on this lot please visit the Bonhams website
Bonhams
Mar. 12, 2020
John McCracken, Untitled
Est: $3,000 - $5,000
John McCracken Untitled 1964 ink and graphite on paper 10.25 h × 13 w in (26 × 33 cm) Signed and dated to lower right 'John McCracken 1-64'. Provenance: Private Collection, California condition: Overall in fine condition. Artist mounted to secondary backing board, showing discoloration and yellowing to perimeter. Few orangish lines of pigment likely as made by the artist. Retains original signed backing board adhered to reverse of frame. Framed behind acrylic measuring 17 x 21 x 1 inches.
Wright
Mar. 06, 2020
JOHN MCCRACKEN | Untitled (Red Plank)
Est: $400,000 - $600,000
polyester resin and fiberglass on plywood
Sotheby's
Feb. 12, 2020
JOHN MCCRACKEN | Rhodos 2000
Est: £40,000 - £60,000
polyesther, epoxy paint and wood
Sotheby's
Nov. 15, 2019
JOHN MCCRACKEN | Blink
Est: $60,000 - $80,000
resin and fiberglass on plywood
Sotheby's
Sep. 26, 2019
JOHN MCCRACKEN | Hill
Est: $70,000 - $100,000
polyester resin and fiberglass on plywood
Sotheby's
Sep. 26, 2019
JOHN MCCRACKEN | Arctic
Est: $60,000 - $80,000
stainless steel
Sotheby's
Sep. 26, 2019
JOHN MCCRACKEN | Plume
Est: $80,000 - $120,000
polyester resin and fiberglass on plywood
Sotheby's
Jun. 08, 2019
JOHN HARVEY MCCRACKEN AMERICAN 1934-2011
Est: $1,500 - $3,000
Blue Vase, oil on canvas, 30 x 39 in (76.2 x 99 cm), , Maxwell Galleries, San Francisco, CA remnants of label noting title, artist and inventory number verso
Trinity International Auctions & Appraisals, LLC
May. 17, 2019
JOHN MCCRACKEN | Clip
Est: $60,000 - $80,000
resin and fiberglass on plywood
Sotheby's
May. 16, 2019
John McCracken (1943-2011) AH polyester resin, fiberglass and plywood 28 ¼ x 14 3/8 x 9 ¾ in. (71.8 x 36.5 x 24.8 cm.)
Est: $50,000 - $70,000
John McCracken (1943-2011) AH signed, titled and dated 'AH 2005 J McCracken' (on the underside) polyester resin, fiberglass and plywood 28 ¼ x 14 3/8 x 9 ¾ in. (71.8 x 36.5 x 24.8 cm.) Executed in 2005.
Christie's
Mar. 01, 2019
JOHN MCCRACKEN | Secret
Est: $70,000 - $90,000
polyester resin and fiberglass on plywood
Sotheby's
Mar. 01, 2019
JOHN MCCRACKEN | Lilac Cube
Est: $60,000 - $80,000
polyester resin, fiberglass and plywood
Sotheby's