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

Nov. 12, 2024
John Waters "Blue Plate Special" C-Print 2011
Est: $800 - $1,600
John Waters (American, b. 1946). C-print photograph titled "Blue Plate Special" depicting a full plate on a blue gingham tablecloth, 2011. Signed and numbered 93/100 in red crayon along the verso. With a certificate of authenticity from the Walker Art Center, Minneapolis. The work was originally produced as a benefit print for the exhibition "Absentee Landlord" (2011) at the Walker. Further signed, dated, and numbered along the certificate of authenticity.
Revere Auctions
Aug. 22, 2024
JOHN WATERS (1946-) Signed scratch-and-sniff "Odorama" card from a screening of his film Polyester, with related flier.
Est: $600 - $900
JOHN WATERS (1946-) Signed scratch-and-sniff "Odorama" card from a screening of his film Polyester, with related flier. Double-sided card (280x130 mm; 5x11 inches) on glossy stock, reading on recto "Divine and Tab Hunter in Polyester, filmed in Odorama. Smelling is Believing," with an illustration of the two stars, and with 10 unused pink scratch and sniff stickers on verso; vertical folds, moderate foxing; signed by Waters underneath the portraits. No place, circa 1981. The film's viewers were told "Do not scratch until you received instructions from the film." The ten smells are said to include flatulence, pizza, skunk, and dirty shoes. We don't discern any odor, but then we haven't given the stickers a good scratch yet, either. With -- a flier for a screening of Polyester at the Fine Arts Work Center, 280x215 mm; 11x8½ inches; worn and foxed with 4 holes where mounted; illustrated with images of Waters and Divine. [Provincetown, MA], Friday 17 January [1986?].
Swann Auction Galleries
Jul. 16, 2024
Hollywood Smile Train
Est: $2,000 - $3,000
John Waters b. 1946 Hollywood Smile Train signed, titled and numbered 4/5 (on the reverse of the backing board) chromogenic print, in 8 parts overall: 20 by 14 in. 50.8 by 35.6 cm. Executed in 2009, this work is number 4 from an edition of 5.
Sotheby's
May. 21, 2024
JOHN WATERS (b. 1946) Sophia Loren Decapitated chromogenic print collage im
Est: $2,000 - $3,000
JOHN WATERS (b. 1946) Sophia Loren Decapitated chromogenic print collage image: 8 ¼ x 60 in. (21 x 152.4 cm.)
Christie's
May. 18, 2024
John Waters (American, b. 1946), "End Reel", 2003
Est: $500 - $800
† John Waters (American, b. 1946) "End Reel", 2003 chromogenic color print, mounted on board signed, titled, and numbered "15/16" en verso; verso affixed with "Arthur Roger Gallery", "Marianne Boesky Gallery" and "James L. Pierce, Inc. Picture Framing" labels. Framed.
New Orleans Auction Galleries
Apr. 18, 2024
John Waters (American, b. 1946), "Scene Missing"
Est: $1,000 - $1,500
† John Waters (American, b. 1946) "Scene Missing", 2000 chromogenic color print, mounted on board signed, titled, and numbered "3/8" en verso; verso affixed with "Arthur Roger Gallery", "American Fine Arts Co.", and "James L. Pierce Inc., Picture Framing" labels. Framed.
New Orleans Auction Galleries
Apr. 05, 2024
John Waters (born 1946); 'Condemned';
Est: $3,000 - $4,000
John Waters (born 1946) 'Condemned', 2000 Photomontage of 4 gelatin silver prints; mounted together, the fourth print annotated in orange grease pencil on the image, signed, titled, and numbered '3/8' in ink on a backing board, framed, Rena Bransten Gallery and American Fine Arts, Co. - Colin De Land Fine Art, New York, labels on the reverse. overall 4 7/8 x 27 7/8 in. (12.4 x 70.8 cm.) mount 8 1/2 x 31 1/2 in. (21.6 x 80 cm.)
Bonhams
Dec. 14, 2023
JOHN WATERS (b. 1946) Farrah chromogenic print collage image: 10 x 89 ½ in
Est: $2,000 - $3,000
JOHN WATERS (b. 1946) Farrah chromogenic print collage image: 10 x 89 ½ in. (25.4 x 227.3 cm.)
Christie's
Dec. 14, 2023
JOHN WATERS (b. 1946) Scene Missing chromogenic print 16 x 24 in. (40.6 x
Est: $1,000 - $2,000
JOHN WATERS (b. 1946) Scene Missing chromogenic print 16 x 24 in. (40.6 x 61 cm.)
Christie's
Nov. 29, 2023
John Waters, 1946, Taxi!
Est: CHF500 - CHF1,000
14/16. Verso signed and titled. (Frame).
Germann Auction House Ltd
Oct. 31, 2023
Tragedy (for Parkett 96)
Est: €600 - €800
WATERS, JOHN 1946 BALTIMORE Title: Tragedy (for Parkett 96). Date: 2015. Technique: Acrylic, synthetic hair painted silicone. Measurement: Ca. 46 x 46 x 12,5cm. Notation: Signed and numbered on enclosed certificate. Publisher: Parkett-Verlag, Zurich (publisher). Number: 2/25. Frame/Pedestal: Display case. Condition: The object is in a very good condition. Verso mounted on a polychromed wooden plate, plastic cover removable. With enclosed certificate. With Parkett magazine. "John Waters, appropriately known as the 'Pope of Trash', adores bad taste and things despicable, negative, and disgusting. He loves difference and paradox." Christine Macel, Parkett no. 96, 2015. Article on the work and artist from Parkett edition no. 96. Explanations to the Catalogue
Van Ham Kunstauktionen
Oct. 19, 2023
John Waters (born 1946) I Accuse, 2006
Est: $2,000 - $3,000
John Waters (born 1946) I Accuse, 2006 7 gelatin silver prints, mounted together and printed c. 2006, signed, titled and numbered '5/5' in pencil on the mount verso; signed, titled, dated and numbered '5/5' in pencil on the mount verso. image/ sheet: each 7 x 4 7/8in. (17.8 x 12.1cm); overall 49 x 4 7/8in. (124.5 x 12.1cm.); mount: 11 1/2 x 55 3/4in. (29.2 x 141.6cm.) Provenance: With Rena Bransten Gallery, San Francisco, acquired 2008 I always was a weird child. My mother told me the story that, in kindergarten, I would come home and tell her about this weird kid in my class who drew only with black crayons and didn't speak to other kids. I talked about it so much that my mother brought it up with the teacher, who said, 'What? That's your son. JOHN WATERS
Hindman
Oct. 10, 2023
A John Waters for Adora Porcelain plate set
Est: $500 - $700
A John Waters for Adora Porcelain plate set Circa 2003 Each signed and numbered: 14/300 From a collaboration with filmmaker/author John Waters (b. 1946) for Adora Porcelain, New York, comprising a set of three "The Girls" porcelain collector plates depicting Barbie-style dolls with bouffant hairstyles and thick makeup, including "Tina," "Kim," and "Kathy," 3 pieces
John Moran Auctioneers
Sep. 13, 2023
John Waters "The Girls" Barbie Collector Plates
Est: $600 - $1,200
John Waters (American, b. 1946) for Adora Porcelain, New York. Set of three "The Girls" porcelain collector plates depicting Barbie-like dolls with bouffant hairstyles and thick makeup, 2003. Including "Tina," "Kim," and "Kathy." Each plate is signed and numbered 24/300 along the underside. Each housed in the original packaging.
Revere Auctions
Dec. 08, 2022
John Waters (American/Maryland, b. 1946)
Est: $500 - $700
John Waters (American/Maryland, b. 1946), "The Girls: Kim", "The Girls: Tina" and "The Girls: Kathy", 2003, set of 3 glazed porcelain plates, each signed and numbered "135/300" and marked "Adora Porcelain, New York, Limited Edition" with artist, title, date and copyright on reverse, each dia. 10 1/4 in.; accompanied by Adora Porcelain brochure on the artist and these plates. (2 pcs.)
Neal Auction Company
Oct. 18, 2022
John Waters (AMERICAN, 1946) Chromogenic print, "Shocked Divine", 4/8, signed on reverse, dated 1998, Albert Merola Gallery, approx. 15" x 3 1/4" photographs, 7 1/4" x 18 3/4" overall
Est: $500 - $700
John Waters (AMERICAN, 1946) Chromogenic print, "Shocked Divine", 4/8, signed on reverse, dated 1998, Albert Merola Gallery, approx. 15" x 3 1/4" photographs, 7 1/4" x 18 3/4" overall
Bill Hood & Sons Arts & Antiques Auctions
Apr. 27, 2022
John Waters b.1946 2006 Film Series Poster SIGNED
Est: $100 - $1,000
John Waters (American, born 1946). Signed film anthology series poster. Titled "John Waters Presents Movies That Will Corrupt You". Does not include authentication letter. Presented in black frame. Work Size: 38 x 28 in. SHIPPING Hill Auction Gallery does not offer in-house shipping for this item. Gallery will refer third party shippers for all domestic and international buyers. Purchaser pick up available upon request. Got something to sell? Contact us at HillAuctionGallery.com.
Hill Auction Gallery
Apr. 06, 2022
WATERS JOHN: (1946- )
Est: €100 - €120
WATERS JOHN: (1946- ) American film director and actor whose works include Hairspray (1988). Signed 8 x 10 photograph of Waters standing in a three-quarter length pose on the set of his black comedy crime film Serial Mom (1994), widely regarded as a cult classic. Signed in bold blue ink with his name alone to a clear area at the head of the image. EX
International Autograph Auctions Europe, S.L.
Mar. 09, 2022
John Waters (American/Maryland, b. 1946)
Est: $1,200 - $1,800
John Waters (American/Maryland, b. 1946), "Idol #1 (Portraits of Glenn Gould)", 2003, 5 chromogenic prints, signed, titled and numbered "3/8" on backing board, "Marianne Boeksy Gallery, New York, NY" label with artist, title, date and edition and "Arthur Roger Gallery, New Orleans, LA" label with artist, title, date and edition on backing board, overall 3 3/8 in. x 24 3/4 in., framed together. Provenance: Arthur Roger Gallery, New Orleans, LA, 2005; Estate of Curator and Scholar and Advocate of Outsider and Contemporary Art Bill Fagaly, sold to benefit Prospect New Orleans' William A. Fagaly Memorial Fund for Social Impact. Condition: Very light scattered surface scratches. Ext. Frame: 7 1/4 in. x 28 3/4 in. x 1 in.
Neal Auction Company
Dec. 08, 2021
John WATERS (Né en 1946) THE HOT SEAT - 2001 11 tirages chromogéniques en couleur
Est: €3,000 - €4,000
John WATERS (Né en 1946) THE HOT SEAT - 2001 11 tirages chromogéniques en couleur Signé, daté et numéroté au dos "2/8, The Hot Seat, John Waters" h: 12 w: 194,50 cm Provenance : American Fine Arts, Co./Colin de Land Fine Art, New York Galerie Emmanuel Perrotin, Paris A l'actuel propriétaire par cessions successives Commentaire : 11 c-prints in colour; signed, dated and numbered on the reverse Estimation 3 000 - 4 000 €
Artcurial
May. 27, 2021
John Waters (né en 1946) Divine in Prayer, 1995 signé, titré et numéroté '4
Est: €1,000 - €1,500
John Waters (né en 1946) Divine in Prayer, 1995 signé, titré et numéroté '4/8' à l'encre (dos du cadre) chaque image : 20 x 25 cm. l'ensemble : 120 x 25 cm. (6)
Christie's
May. 26, 2021
John Waters (né en 1946) Scene Missing, 2000 signé, titré et numéroté '8/8' à l'encre (dos
Est: €3,000 - €5,000
John Waters (né en 1946) Scene Missing, 2000 signé, titré et numéroté '8/8' à l'encre (dos du cadre) image/feuille : 40 x 60 cm. montage : 56,5 x 77 cm.
Christie's
May. 25, 2021
John Waters (né en 1946) ... and your Family too, 2009 signé, titré et numéroté '5/5' à l'
Est: €1,000 - €1,500
John Waters (né en 1946) ... and your Family too, 2009 signé, titré et numéroté '5/5' à l'encre (dos du cadre) chaque image : 27,5 x 142 cm. montage : 43,5 x 158 cm.
Christie's
May. 25, 2021
John Waters (né en 1946) Big Monday, 1998 signé, titré et numéroté '4/8' à l'encre (dos du
Est: €2,000 - €3,000
John Waters (né en 1946) Big Monday, 1998 signé, titré et numéroté '4/8' à l'encre (dos du cadre) image/feuille : 41 x 60 cm. montage : 56,5 x 76 cm.
Christie's
May. 23, 2021
Photograph, John Waters
Est: $1,500 - $2,500
John Waters (American, b. 1946), "30 Days," 2003, color durst lambda digital print, signed and titled verso, gallery label (American Fine Arts, Co. New York, NY) affixed verso, edition 1/8, sight: 44.75"h x 9.75"w, overall (with frame): 53.5"h x 18"w. Provenance: Purchased from Colin De Land Fine Art, New York, NY.
Clars Auctions
Dec. 01, 2020
WATERS JOHN (n. 1946) Polyester.
Est: €150 - €200
WATERS JOHN (n. 1946). Polyester.. Original vintage movie poster ""odorama"" series. The first movie involving the viewer olfactively. Conditoion A.. Cm 28,00 x 13,00. 1981
Capitolium Art
Nov. 13, 2020
John Waters. "Maybe," chromolithograph
Est: $600 - $800
(American, b. 1946). Chromolithograph, 2018, ed. 44/100, from the retrospective exhibition "Indecent Exposure" at the Baltimore Museum of Art, 2018, monogrammed in red on verso, sheet size: 9 1/2 x 16 in., framed.
Alex Cooper
Oct. 14, 2020
JOHN WATERS (B. 1946) - Swedish Film, 2000
Est: $10,000 - $15,000
JOHN WATERS (B. 1946) Swedish Film, 2000 five gelatin silver prints, mounted on board signed, titled and numbered '3/8' in ink and credited, titled and dated on affixed exhibition labels (frame backing board); inscribed 'A-E' sequentially, and signed on image E (versos) each image/sheet: 8 x 10 in. (20.3 x 25.4 cm.) overall image: 8 x 49 1/2 in. (20.3 x 125.7 cm.) overall: 14 1/2 x 56 1/4 in. (36.8 x 142.8 cm.) This work is number three from an edition of eight. ",
Christie's
Sep. 26, 2020
Waters, John (b. 1946). Visit Marfa. Baltimore: Globe Poste...
Est: $1,000 - $2,000
Waters, John (b. 1946). Visit Marfa. Baltimore: Globe Poster, 2003. From an edition of 100, this copy unsigned and unnumbered. Waters employs the design and language of a stock carnival poster to satirize the remote West Texas arts city founded by Donald Judd. Offset lithograph. 29 x 21 ½”. Paper slightly wavy; some scuffs and light wear. Provenance: Collection of Johnny Fox.
Potter & Potter Auctions Inc.
Jun. 27, 2020
John Waters. "Maybe"
Est: $600 - $800
(American, b. 1946). Chromolithograph, 2018, ed. 3/100, from the retrospective exhibition "Indecent Exposure" at the Baltimore Museum of Art, 2018, sheet size: 9 1/2 x 16 in., unframed.
Alex Cooper
Dec. 03, 2019
Samuel John Lamorna Birch, Spring on the Higher Waters of the Wharfedale, 1950
Est: £200 - £300
Samuel John Lamorna Birch, Spring on the Higher Waters of the Wharfedale, signed and dated 1950, watercolour, 25 x 35cm.
Gildings Auctioneers
Jul. 21, 2019
WATERS John (b.1961), 'Storm Cup,' 2014, Oil on Canvas, 45x45cm
Est: $300 - $500
WATERS, John (b.1961) 'Storm Cup,' 2014 Ex Francis Keevil Gallery, Double Bay, Sydney. Oil on Canvas 45x45cm
Davidson Auctions
Jun. 20, 2019
JOHN WATERS (1946- ) Group of 11 movie premiere fliers.
Est: $1,200 - $1,800
JOHN WATERS (1946- ) Group of 11 movie premiere fliers. Mimeographed and photocopied fliers for premieres of early John Waters' projects, many also starring Divine, each approximately 11x8 1/2 inches, 28x21 1/2 cm.
Swann Auction Galleries
Jun. 08, 2019
John Waters (b. 1946): Zapruder
Est: $2,000 - $3,000
Chromogenic print, 1995, from the edition of 8, with label from the New Musuem of Contemporary Art, NY.Overall 88 x 7 1/2 in. and 37 x 7 1/2 in. (in L-shaped frame).
STAIR
Jun. 17, 2018
JOHN WATERS "DRUNK" PHOTOGRAVURE 1998
Est: $1,000 - $2,000
WATERS, John, (American, 1946-): "Drunk", 1998 Color Photogravure, 11.25" x 20". Available from USF for $2,500.
Burchard Galleries Inc
Sep. 15, 2017
JOHN WATERS (B.1946) | 'Sequel', 1995
Est: £3,000 - £4,000
Sixteen chromogenic prints. With a gallery label bearing information about the work in facsimile affixed to the reverse. Ed. 2/8. Framed.
Sotheby's
Dec. 15, 2016
John STADDON (b.1946), Oil on canvas, 'Quiet Waters' - ornamental lake, Ins
Est: £100 - £120
John STADDON (b.1946), Oil on canvas, 'Quiet Waters' - ornamental lake, Inscribed to verso, Signed, 10.5" x 13.5" (26.7cm x 34.3cm)
W.H. Lane & Son
Nov. 20, 2015
John Waters, ‘Outtakes’, 3 Chromogenic Prints, 2011
Est: $1,800 - $2,340
Group of 3 chromogenic prints USA, 2011 John Waters (b. 1946) – American filmmaker, visual artist, and writer From a series of 50 unique works Each framed and matted, floating in the mat Image dimensions: 4 x 6 in. (10.2 x 15.2 cm.) Frame dimensions: 12 ¾ x 14 ¼ in. (32.4 x 36.2 cm.) Very good condition Estimate $2,000-$3,000 Provenance Acria, New York Outtakes from various films and television shows, this group of 3 unique c-prints by John Waters demonstrate the artist’s alertness to hidden narratives, heightened by taking images out of context. Through the removal of context, each of these images become abstract and ominous. John Waters (American, b. 1946) Filmmaker, visual artist and writer John Waters rose to prominence in the 1970s, with his transgressive cult films. As his filmmaking career progressed, Waters’ work took on a more mainstream sensibility. His best-known films include Hairspray (1988), Cry-Baby (1990), and Serial Mom (1994). In the early 1990s, Waters began to create installation art, sculpture and photo-based projects. Frequently humorous and campy, his works have been exhibited at the New Museum of Contemporary Art in New York, the Warhol Museum in Pittsburgh, PA, and the Laumeier Sculpture Park in St. Louis, MO. Condition All edges of photos visible, not examined out of frame. Excellent, original condition. Shipping costs excl. statutory VAT and plus 2,5% (+VAT) shipping insurance.
Auctionata US
Oct. 21, 2015
John Waters, Visual Chemistry - Business Men, Digital Print
Est: $700 - $900
Artist: John Waters Title: Visual Chemistry - Business Men Year: 1988 Medium: Digital Print, signed and numbered in pencil Edition: 1/10 Image Size: 15 x 19 inches Frame Size: 23 x 27 inches
RoGallery
Aug. 26, 2015
John Waters, The Wedding Party, Digital Print
Est: $600 - $800
Artist: John Waters || Title: The Wedding Party || Year: 1988 || Medium: Digital Print, signed and numbered in pencil || Edition: 1/10 || Image Size: 26.5 x 40 inches || Frame Size: 35.5 x 49 inches
RoGallery
Mar. 26, 2015
John Waters (B. 1946) Artistically Incorrect C-print, in fourteen parts eac
Est: £2,000 - £3,000
John Waters (B. 1946) Artistically Incorrect C-print, in fourteen parts each: 4 x 6in. (10 x 15cm.)
Christie's
Feb. 26, 2015
John Waters, Group of 3 C-Prints, 'Outtakes', 2011
Est: $2,400 - $3,000
Group of 3 chromogenic prints USA, 2011 John Waters (b. 1946) - American filmmaker, visual artist, and writer 'Outtakes' From a series of 50 unique works Each framed and matted, floating in the mat Image dimensions: 4 x 6 in. (10.2 x 15.2 cm.) Overall dimensions: 12 ¾ x 14 ¼ in. (32.4 x 36.2 cm.) Very good condition Provenance: Acria, New York Outtakes from various films and television shows, this group of 3 unique c-prints by John Waters demonstrate the artist's alertness to hidden narratives, heightened by taking images out of context. Through the removal of context, each of these images become abstract and ominous. Executed in 2011, each of the three chromogenic prints are framed and matted, with the images measuring 4 x 6 inches. All edges of photos visible, not examined out of frame. Excellent, original condition. John Waters (American, b. 1946) Filmmaker, visual artist and writer John Waters rose to prominence in the 1970s, with his transgressive cult films. As his filmmaking career progressed, Waters' work took on a more mainstream sensibility. His best-known films include Hairspray (1988), Cry-Baby (1990), and Serial Mom (1994). In the early 1990s, Waters began to create installation art, sculpture and photo-based projects. Frequently humorous and campy, his works have been exhibited at the New Museum of Contemporary Art in New York, the Warhol Museum in Pittsburgh, PA, and the Laumeier Sculpture Park in St. Louis, MO.
Auctionata US
Dec. 17, 2013
John Waters (American, b. 1946) "7 Marys", 8/8, 1995, Chromogenic color prints, signed and numbered to verso.
Est: $1,000 - $1,500
John Waters (American, b. 1946) "7 Marys" 8/8, 1995 Chromogenic color prints, signed and numbered to verso. H: 11 3/4, W: 56 1/4 in. (framed) PROVENANCE: Colin de Land, American Fine Arts Co., New York From the Collection of Vincent Smith-Durham, Hav-A-Mil House.
Freeman's | Hindman
Dec. 10, 2013
John Fabian Carlson (1875-1947), SUNLIT WATERS, Oil on canvas; signed lower right, titled to gallery label verso, 30" x 40" - 76.2 x 101.6 cm.
Est: $10,000 - $15,000
John Fabian Carlson (1875-1947), AmericanSUNLIT WATERS; Oil on canvas; signed lower right, titled to gallery label verso30" x 40" - 76.2 x 101.6 cm.Provenance: Grand Central Art Galleries, New York, No. 4159;The Estate of Margaret Hay, Ontario
Waddington's
Jun. 30, 2013
John Waters (American, born 1946)
Est: $1,500 - $2,500
Bad Trip, 2006 Chromogenic prints, mounted, signed, titled and numbered 4/5 in ink on the frame verso, framed. 8 x 70in
Bonhams
Sep. 14, 2010
John Waters b. 1946 Grace Kelly's Elbows
Est: $2,000 - $3,000
John Waters b. 1946 Grace Kelly's Elbows
Wright
Sep. 14, 2010
John Waters b. 1946 The Hot Seat
Est: $3,000 - $5,000
John Waters b. 1946 The Hot Seat
Wright
Sep. 14, 2010
John Waters b. 1946 Andy and Jackie
Est: $2,000 - $3,000
John Waters b. 1946 Andy and Jackie
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