John Coplans Auction Prices and Value Guide
John Coplans auction prices are tracked in Appraisily's artist market index, with source-directory coverage of 117 records. Use this page to review sold-lot activity, market context, and valuation factors before requesting a formal appraisal.
John Coplans auction prices: quick answer
John Coplans auction prices depend on medium, size, date, condition, provenance, edition details, attribution confidence, and recent comparable auction sales.
- Artist
- John Coplans
- Source records
- 117
- Market update
- 2026-02-06
John Coplans market snapshot
John Coplans shows solid auction liquidity with 87 tracked lots. Median realized sale is around $3,900. Category concentration is still broad or sparse. Last 12 months recorded 2 sales. Latest recorded sale: 2025-02-20.
Realized price distribution
- Under $1,000 (14.8% · 9 sales)
- $1,000 to $10,000 (75.4% · 46 sales)
- $10,000+ (9.8% · 6 sales)
- Median sale (last 12 months)
- $550
- Sales recorded (last 12 months)
- 2
- Median shift vs prior year
- 0.0%
- Latest recorded sale
- 2025-02-20
John Coplans appraisal factors
John Coplans auction prices should be read against comparable works with similar medium, size, date, condition, provenance, and attribution confidence.
Common auction categories
- Fine art and paintings
- Works on paper and prints
- Sculpture and mixed media
- Decorative art and editions
Value drivers
- Medium, size, date, and period within the artist career
- Condition, restoration history, and surface quality
- Signature, inscriptions, edition details, and attribution confidence
- Provenance, exhibition history, and catalogue references
- Recent comparable auction sales for similar works
- Subject matter, rarity, and demand in the current market
Appraisal caveats
- Public auction records are a starting point, not a final appraisal.
- Private sales, incomplete feeds, and attribution changes may not be fully represented.
- Authentication and condition can materially change value.
Recent sale records
Selected public auction records currently in the Appraisily lot index. Use them as market context, then request a formal appraisal before you sell, insure, or donate.
john coplans self portrait torso front · Rago Arts and Auction Center · 2026-06-26 john coplans self portrait torso front Rago Arts and Auction Center · 2026-06-26
john coplans 1980 irving b w photograph · Ahlers & Ogletree Inc. · 2025-02-20 john coplans 1980 irving b w photograph Ahlers & Ogletree Inc. · 2025-02-20
john coplans 1984 torso b w photograph · Ahlers & Ogletree Inc. · 2025-02-20 john coplans 1984 torso b w photograph Ahlers & Ogletree Inc. · 2025-02-20
john coplans 1920 2003 self portrait legs and hands thumbs together 1985 printed 1986 · Swann Auction Galleries · 2025-02-13 john coplans 1920 2003 self portrait legs and hands thumbs together 1985 printed 1986 Swann Auction Galleries · 2025-02-13
john coplans 1920 2003 self portrait standing side view sp 593 · Bonhams · 2024-06-25 john coplans 1920 2003 self portrait standing side view sp 593 Bonhams · 2024-06-25
john coplans portrait of tom garver and natasha nicholson in the bowery studio nyc · Wright · 2024-05-30 john coplans portrait of tom garver and natasha nicholson in the bowery studio nyc Wright · 2024-05-30
Data basis
This page is built from Appraisily's public auction market index. Private transactions, incomplete sale feeds, and attribution changes may not be fully represented.
Artist value FAQ
How much is John Coplans worth?
Comparable public auction sales are the best starting point, but final value depends on the specific artwork, condition, size, medium, provenance, and attribution confidence.
Can Appraisily value my John Coplans artwork?
Yes. Appraisily can review photos, dimensions, signatures, condition, provenance, and comparable market data to prepare a current valuation.