John Stobart Auction Prices and Value Guide

John Stobart auction prices are tracked in Appraisily's artist market index, with source-directory coverage of 1,102 records. Use this page to review sold-lot activity, market context, and valuation factors before requesting a formal appraisal.

John Stobart auction prices: quick answer

John Stobart auction prices depend on medium, size, date, condition, provenance, edition details, attribution confidence, and recent comparable auction sales.

Artist
John Stobart
Source records
1,102
Market update
2026-02-16

John Stobart market snapshot

John Stobart shows very deep auction liquidity with 762 tracked lots. Median realized sale is around $200. Category concentration is still broad or sparse. Last 12 months recorded 63 sales. Latest recorded sale: 2026-01-23.

Realized price distribution

  • Under $1,000 (89.2% · 561 sales)
  • $1,000 to $10,000 (5.2% · 33 sales)
  • $10,000+ (5.6% · 35 sales)
Median sale (last 12 months)
$150
Sales recorded (last 12 months)
63
Median shift vs prior year
0.0%
Latest recorded sale
2026-01-23

Artist context

About John Stobart

John Stobart portrait
Dianawild · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Source

Born

1929

Died

2023

Nationality

British

John Stobart (1929–2023) was a British marine painter and illustrator whose career was closely associated with maritime subjects and harbour views. Authority records identify him as an English artist who was active in the United States, while biographical references describe his paintings of American harbour scenes in a historical sailing context. Collectors commonly encounter Stobart’s work through paintings and works on paper depicting ships, waterfronts, ports, and atmospheric coastal activity. His appeal lies in the combination of recognizable maritime subjects, carefully observed architectural and nautical detail, and a strong connection to American harbour history. Because works may appear in different formats and editions, identification should consider the medium, dimensions, date, signature, edition information, provenance, and condition of the individual item.

paintingsworks on paper and printsAmerican harbour scenesmaritime scenes

Common works and media

Collectors and auction catalogues may encounter John Stobart oil paintings and other maritime paintings, along with works on paper and prints. Common subjects include American harbour scenes, ships, waterfront architecture, ports, and sailing activity. Edition details are especially relevant for printed works, while paintings should be assessed through medium, dimensions, date, signature, condition, and provenance. Auction data may also use wider categories such as decorative art, editions, sculpture, or mixed media; those classifications should be checked against the actual object and its supporting documentation.

Market and appraisal context

John Stobart auction records can include paintings, works on paper, prints, editions, and other broadly classified lots. Appraisal depends on the specific object rather than the artist name alone: medium, size, date, condition, restoration, signature, edition details, attribution confidence, provenance, exhibition history, and comparable public auction results may all affect assessment. Subject matter and rarity can also matter, especially when comparing maritime scenes with similar scale and period. Appraisily’s public records show substantial matched auction activity, but auction databases do not represent every private sale or attribution change. Reported totals may also require like-for-like comparison when buyer premiums or other fees are included.

Auction categories and appraisal factors

Common auction categories

  • Fine art and paintings
  • Works on paper and prints
  • Sculpture and mixed media
  • Decorative art and editions

Value drivers

  1. Medium, size, date, and period within the artist career
  2. Condition, restoration history, and surface quality
  3. Signature, inscriptions, edition details, and attribution confidence
  4. Provenance, exhibition history, and catalogue references
  5. Recent comparable auction sales for similar works
  6. Subject matter, rarity, and current market demand

Appraisal caveats

  • Public auction records are a starting point rather than a final appraisal.
  • Private sales, incomplete feeds, and attribution changes may not be fully represented.
  • Authentication and condition can materially change value.
  • Appraisily reports matched public auction records, not the entire market.

Evidence

Sources for artist context

This source-grounded artist context is based on collected public records: high confidence, adequate source quality.

Source-grounded artist Markdown

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.

LLM-readable Markdown summary for John Stobart

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Artist value FAQ

How much is John Stobart 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 Stobart artwork?

Yes. Appraisily can review photos, dimensions, signatures, condition, provenance, and comparable market data to prepare a current valuation.