John A. Cook Paintings & Artwork for Sale | John A. Cook Art Value Price Guide

Sep. 10, 2026
JOHN ALFRED COOK (Massachusetts, 1870-1936), Sailboats in Gloucester Harbor., Watercolor on paper, 7.5" x 11" sight. Framed 14.5" x 19".
Est: $400 - $600
JOHN ALFRED COOK Massachusetts, 1870-1936 Sailboats in Gloucester Harbor. Signed lower left "J.A. Cook".
Eldred's
Aug. 29, 2026
John A. Cook Painting
Est: $200 - $500
(American/Massachusetts, 1870-1931). Mixed media on paper. "Winter Storm, Gloucester". Features a blizzard street scene with horses and figures. Signed lower right. Sight size: 16" high x 19 1/2" wide. In a gilded frame under glass measuring: 21 1/4" high x 25" wide. Provenance: Estate of Mrs. Roger Custis, 2018. John Hagan Fine Arts. Estate of Alfred J. Walker, legendary art dealer and collector. Founder of Walker-Cunningham Fine Art. Good condition consistent with age. Not removed from frame. Minor wear to frame. IMPORTANT- Please note: all items are sold as is, where is, with all faults. Marion Antique Auctions encourages all bidders to examine items prior to bidding, if at all possible, in person. Please seek a condition report prior to the auction. All statements made by Marion Antique Auctions with regard to condition, age, or material are stated as our opinion, and should in no way be construed as a guarantee of any kind as to age, condition, materials, or any other feature of items being sold. All sales are final. We do not give refunds.
Marion Antique Auctions
Jan. 30, 2026
JOHN ALFRED COOK (MASSACHUSETTS, 1871-1936) WATERCOLOR OF GLOUCESTER HARBOR.
Est: $150 - $300
JOHN ALFRED COOK (MASSACHUSETTS, 1871-1936) WATERCOLOR OF GLOUCESTER HARBOR. American, ca. 1900. On paper. Coastal fishing boats against a pier with other side of harbor in background. Matted and framed, 16.5"h. 19.5"w. Provenance: From the Lifetime Collection of the late Jack Frost (Columbus, Ohio).
Amelia Jeffers
Jan. 21, 2026
JOHN ALFRED COOK (Massachusetts, 1870-1936), Sunset sail., Watercolor, 10.5" x 6.5" sight. Framed 17" x 13".
Est: $200 - $400
JOHN ALFRED COOK Massachusetts, 1870-1936 Sunset sail. Signed lower right "J.A. Cook".
Sandwich Auction House
May. 22, 2025
JOHN ALFRED COOK (Massachusetts, 1870-1936), Inner Harbor, Gloucester, Massachusetts., Watercolor on paper, 11.75" x 9" sight. Framed 19" x 16".
Est: $600 - $900
JOHN ALFRED COOK Massachusetts, 1870-1936 Inner Harbor, Gloucester, Massachusetts. Signed lower left "J.A. Cook".
Eldred's
Dec. 31, 2024
John Alfred Cook (1870 - 1936) Gloucester Harbor Signed New England Seascape Framed Painting
Est: $300 - $500
Antique American impressionist seascape by John Alfred Cook (1870 - 1936). Watercolor on paper. Signed. Framed. Measuring 11 by 14 inches overall and 8 by 11.5 painting alone. Please see all images for condition. Size is measured and written on the back of the painting. The first size is the overall size, the second size is the image size. For detailed condition questions please hello@curatedgallery.com
Curated Gallery Auctions
Oct. 16, 2024
JOHN ALFRED COOK (Massachusetts, 1870-1936), Rocky outcrop., Watercolor, 10" x 14" sight. Framed 17" x 21".
Est: $300 - $500
JOHN ALFRED COOK Massachusetts, 1870-1936 Rocky outcrop. Signed lower left "J.A. Cook".
Eldred's
Oct. 12, 2024
JOHN A COOK WATERCOLOR PAINTING OF CAPE ANN, GLOUCESTER, MA
Est: $300 - $500
JOHN A COOK WATERCOLOR PAINTING OF CAPE ANN, GLOUCESTER, MA. SIGNED LL, 6.5 X 10, 14.5 X 18 FRAME
D. L. Straight Auctioneers
Jul. 20, 2024
John Alfred Cook (1870 - 1936) American
Est: $700 - $1,000
John Alfred Cook (1870-1936) Watercolor and gouache on paper, signed lower left, measures 14 x 10.5 and 25 x 21.5 inches w/ frame. Born and raised on Cape Ann, Massachusetts, John Cook was inspired at age 8 by a sketching group he observed, led by Boston painter William Morris Hunt. Later he studied in Boston with Joseph DeCamp and returned to Gloucester to record scenes of the local waterfront.
Cutler Bay Auctions
Jul. 20, 2024
John Alfred Cook, Watercolors of Marsh and Sailboats
Est: $400 - $600
John Alfred Cook (1870-1936), two watercolors, including one of a marsh and one of sailboats in harbor, larger 11" x 7", framed 19" x 15", signed J.A. Cook. Provenance: Beverly, Massachusetts collection.
Kaminski Auctions
May. 18, 2024
John A. Cook (1870-1936) watercolor harbor scene,…
Est: $200 - $400
John A. Cook (1870-1936) watercolor harbor scene, 10 by 14 inches, signed lower right, "J. A. Cook," framed. Condition: Very good.
Blackwood March Auctioneers
Apr. 30, 2024
John Alfred Cook (1870 - 1936) American
Est: $800 - $1,500
John Alfred Cook (1870-1936) Watercolor and gouache on paper, signed lower left, measures 14 x 10.5 and 25 x 21.5 inches w/ frame. Born and raised on Cape Ann, Massachusetts, John Cook was inspired at age 8 by a sketching group he observed, led by Boston painter William Morris Hunt. Later he studied in Boston with Joseph DeCamp and returned to Gloucester to record scenes of the local waterfront.
Cutler Bay Auctions
Mar. 31, 2024
John A Cook; Watercolor; Sailboats at Docks
Est: $200 - $300
John Alfred Cook (Massachusetts, 1870-1936); Marine Watercolor in grays and white paints on watercolor paper; Sailboats Docking in Harbor, signed lower right corner "J A Cook"; matted & framed. Height of art 6 1/2 inches (16.5 cm.) X width of art 9 3/4 inches (24.7 cm.).
Eddie's Auction
Sep. 14, 2023
John Alfred Cook (1870 - 1936) American
Est: $800 - $1,500
John Alfred Cook (1870 - 1936) Watercolor on paper, Signed , measures ( 13" x 17" , w/frame ( 18.5" x 23") Cook, John Alfred, oils and water colors; born in Gloucester, Mass., March 14, 1871(sic); son of Leonard and Frances (Stickney) C.; studied in Cowles
Cutler Bay Auctions
Aug. 05, 2023
John Alfred Cook (1870 - 1936). Gloucester Harbor Scene.
Est: $200 - $300
Watercolor on paper, 7 x 11 inches, signed lower left. In original frame, 12.5 x 17.5 inches.
Casco Bay Auctions
Jul. 06, 2023
JOHN ALFRED COOK (Massachusetts, 1870-1936), Sailboat at dock., Watercolor, 11.5” x 18.5” sight. Framed 21.5” x 28.5”.
Est: $300 - $500
JOHN ALFRED COOK Massachusetts, 1870-1936 Sailboat at dock. Signed lower left "J.A. Cook".
Eldred's
Jul. 06, 2023
JOHN ALFRED COOK (Massachusetts, 1870-1936), Two dock scenes., 10.5" x 7" and 15.75” x 19.5” sight. Framed 20.5" x 17" and 19” x 23”.
Est: $400 - $600
JOHN ALFRED COOK Massachusetts, 1870-1936 Two dock scenes. Both signed "J.A. Cook".
Eldred's
Jul. 01, 2023
John Alfred Cook (1870 - 1936) American
Est: $600 - $900
John Alfred Cook (1870 - 1936) Watercolor on paper, Signed , measures 14" x 10.5" , w/frame 25" x 21.5" Cook, John Alfred, oils and water colors; born in Gloucester, Mass., March 14, 1871(sic); son of Leonard and Frances (Stickney) C.; studied in Cowles Art School and also under Joseph De Camp, Douglass Volk, and Ernest L. Major; Exhibited at the Boston Art Club, etc. Summer studio, 351 E. Main St.., Winter studio, 16 Sayward St., E. Gloucester, Mass.
Cutler Bay Auctions
Jul. 01, 2023
John Alfred Cook (1870 - 1936) American
Est: $700 - $900
John Alfred Cook (1870 - 1936) Watercolor on paper, Signed , measures ( 13" x 17" , w/frame ( 18.5" x 23") Cook, John Alfred, oils and water colors; born in Gloucester, Mass., March 14, 1871(sic); son of Leonard and Frances (Stickney) C.; studied in Cowles
Cutler Bay Auctions
Jun. 20, 2023
JOHN A. COOK - SAILBOATS ALONG DOCK - W/C
Est: $300 - $500
John A. Cook, 1870-1936, Sailboats along Dock, signed lower left, watercolor on paper, verso framers label Sam Flax
Litchfield Auctions
May. 25, 2023
John Alfred Cook (1870 - 1936) American
Est: $600 - $900
John Alfred Cook (1870 - 1936) Watercolor on paper , Signed , measures 14" x 10.5" , w/frame 25" x 21.5" Cook, John Alfred, oils and water colors; born in Gloucester, Mass., March 14, 1871(sic); son of Leonard and Frances (Stickney) C.; studied in Cowles Art School and also under Joseph De Camp, Douglass Volk, and Ernest L. Major; Exhibited at the Boston Art Club, etc. Summer studio, 351 E. Main St.., Winter studio, 16 Sayward St., E. Gloucester, Mass.
Cutler Bay Auctions
May. 21, 2023
John Alfred Cook (1870 - 1936) Watercolor
Est: $250 - $500
A scene that depicts a dock at sunset. signed at the lower right.
Locati LLC
Apr. 20, 2023
JOHN ALFRED COOK (Massachusetts, 1870-1936), Dock scene., Watercolor on paper, 7.25" x 10.5". Framed 9.25" x 12.5".
Est: $300 - $500
JOHN ALFRED COOK Massachusetts, 1870-1936 Dock scene. Signed lower left "J.A. Cook".
Eldred's
Mar. 24, 2023
JOHN ALFRED COOK (Massachusetts, 1870-1936), Three watercolor views of boats at dock.
Est: $600 - $900
JOHN ALFRED COOK Massachusetts, 1870-1936 Three watercolor views of boats at dock. Two signed lower right and one signed lower left "J.A. Cook". 1) 13" x 6" sight. Framed 18" x 12". 2) 10" x 7" sight. Framed 19" x 15". 3) 7.5" x 10.5" sight. Framed 14.5" x 17.5".
Eldred's
Dec. 03, 2022
John A. Cook (1870-19360) watercolor Gloucester h…
Est: $200 - $400
John A. Cook (1870-19360) watercolor Gloucester harbor scene, 11.25 by 8.75 inches, signed lower left, "J. A. Cook," framed. Condition: Very good.
Blackwood March Auctioneers
Nov. 18, 2022
JOHN ALFRED COOK (Massachusetts, 1870-1936), Three watercolor views of boats at dock.
Est: $1,000 - $1,500
JOHN ALFRED COOK Massachusetts, 1870-1936 Three watercolor views of boats at dock. Two signed lower right and one signed lower left "J.A. Cook". 1) 13" x 6" sight. Framed 18" x 12". 2) 10" x 7" sight. Framed 19" x 15". 3) 7.5" x 10.5" sight. Framed 14.5" x 17.5".
Eldred's
Nov. 17, 2020
John A. Cook (AMERICAN, 1870–1936) Watercolor, Gloucester Harbor, overall size approx 22 x 17 inches, signt size 14 x 10 inches
Est: $500 - $700
John A. Cook (AMERICAN, 1870–1936) Watercolor, Gloucester Harbor, overall size approx 22 x 17 inches, signt size 14 x 10 inches
Bill Hood & Sons Arts & Antiques Auctions
May. 21, 2020
JOHN ALFRED COOK, Massachusetts, 1870-1936, "The Harbor"., Watercolor on paper, 11" x 7.25". Framed 16.5" x 13".
Est: $200 - $300
JOHN ALFRED COOK Massachusetts, 1870-1936 "The Harbor". Signed lower right "J.A. Cook". Titled on label verso for J.J. Gillespie Company Fine Art Galleries, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Watercolor on paper, 11" x 7.25". Framed 16.5" x 13".
Eldred's
Jul. 09, 2019
John A. Cook watercolor landscape
Est: $200 - $300
John A. Cook watercolor landscape, 16.5 by 21.5 inches, signed lower right, "J. A. Cook," framed. Condition: Good. Est. $200-300
Blackwood March Auctioneers
Mar. 03, 2019
John Cook (MA,1870-1936) watercolor on paper
Est: $260 - $300
ARTIST: John A Cook (Massachusetts, 1870 - 1936) NAME: Boats on the Harbor MEDIUM: watercolor on paper CONDITION: Excellent. Minor age toning. Mat is in poor condition. SIGHT SIZE: 10.5 x 7.5 inches / 26 x 19 cm FRAME SIZE: 18 x 14 inches / 45 x 35 cm SIGNED: Lower left CATEGORY: antique vintage painting SKU#: 113553 WARRANTY: 7 days returns accepted if item doesn't match description US Shipping $29 + insurance. John A Cook (Massachusetts, 1870 - 1936) Born and raised on Cape Ann, Massachusetts, John Cook was inspired at age 8 by a sketching group he observed, led by Boston painter William Morris Hunt. Later he studied in Boston with Joseph DeCamp and returned to Gloucester to record scenes of the local waterfront. He is known for his watercolors, simplicity of design, and emphasis on light and shade. Cook became a member of the Society of Independent Artists, the Boston Art Club, the Gloucester Society of Artists, and the North Shore Arts Association. For many years, he had a gallery in the Hawthorne Inn on Easter Point Road.
Broward Auction Gallery LLC
Dec. 09, 2018
John Cook (Massachusetts 1870 - 1936)
Est: $200 - $400
John Cook (Massachusetts 1870 - 1936) Watercolor of a coastal scene with a regatta in the background. Signed lower right. Sight size: 9.5 x 13 inches. Cook became a member of the Society of Independent Artists, the Boston Art Club, the Gloucester Society of Artists, and the North Shore Arts Association. For many years, he had a gallery in the Hawthorne Inn on Easter Point Road.
Helmuth Stone
Dec. 02, 2018
John Cook (MA,1870-1936) watercolor on paper
Est: $300 - $340
ARTIST: John A Cook (Massachusetts, 1870 - 1936) NAME: Boats on the Harbor MEDIUM: watercolor on paper CONDITION: Excellent. Minor age toning. Mat is in poor condition. SIGHT SIZE: 10.5 x 7.5 inches / 26 x 19 cm FRAME SIZE: 18 x 14 inches / 45 x 35 cm SIGNED: Lower left SKU#: 113553 WARRANTY: 7 days returns accepted if item doesn't match description US Shipping $29 + insurance.
Broward Auction Gallery LLC
Nov. 17, 2018
John A. Cook (1870-1936) Dock Scene, Watercolor
Est: $150 - $250
Watercolor on paper depicting Gloucester dock. Signed "J.A. Cook" lower right. Under glass in gilt wood frame. [Art: 11 x 7 3/8 inches; Frame: 14 x 10 3/8 inches].
Roland Auctions NY
Oct. 27, 2018
John A Cook, Sailboats at Rest, Watercolor
Est: $200 - $300
John A. Cook (1870-1936), 'Sailboats at Rest', watercolor, signed L/R, 13" x 18", framed 21 1/2" x 25 1/2".
Kaminski Auctions
Oct. 19, 2018
JOHN A. COOK, Massachusetts, 1870-1936, Two watercolors:
Est: $600 - $1,200
JOHN A. COOK Massachusetts, 1870-1936 Two watercolors: 1) Three sailing vessels along the New England coastline. Signed lower right "J.A. Cook". 7.5" x 9.5" sight. Framed 12.75" x 14.75". 2) Dusk view of Marblehead with Abbott Hall and church steeples on horizon. Signed lower right "J.A. Cook". 7.5" x 9" sight. Framed 13" x 16".
Eldred's
Oct. 19, 2018
JOHN A. COOK, Massachusetts, 1870-1936, Gloucester Harbor., Watercolor on paper, 6.5" x 13". Framed 14.5" x 21".
Est: $200 - $500
JOHN A. COOK Massachusetts, 1870-1936 Gloucester Harbor. Signed lower right "J.A. Cook". Watercolor on paper, 6.5" x 13". Framed 14.5" x 21".
Eldred's
Sep. 22, 2018
John A. Cook Nocturnal Misty Sailboat WC Painting
Est: $200 - $300
Massachusetts,1870-1936 Nocturnal maritime seascape depicting three sailboats as viewed through fog in a tonalist palette.
Bruneau & Co. Auctioneers
Sep. 08, 2018
John Cook (MA,1870-1936) watercolor on paper
Est: $300 - $340
ARTIST: John A Cook (Massachusetts, 1870 - 1936) NAME: Boats on the Harbor MEDIUM: watercolor on paper CONDITION: Excellent. Minor age toning. Mat is in poor condition. SIGHT SIZE: 10.5 x 7.5 inches / 26 x 19 cm FRAME SIZE: 18 x 14 inches / 45 x 35 cm SIGNED: Lower left SKU#: 113553 WARRANTY: 7 days returns accepted if item doesn't match description US Shipping $29 + insurance.
Broward Auction Gallery LLC
Jun. 21, 2018
JOHN A. COOK, Massachusetts, 1870-1936, "Gloucester Hbr"., Watercolor on paper, 6.5" x 12.5". Framed, 14" x 19.5".
Est: $400 - $600
JOHN A. COOK Massachusetts, 1870-1936 "Gloucester Hbr". Signed lower left "J.A. Cook" to the left of the title. Watercolor on paper, 6.5" x 12.5". Framed, 14" x 19.5".
Eldred's
Jun. 16, 2018
John A. Cook. Vessels at Dock, watercolor
Est: $200 - $400
(American, 1870-1936). Watercolor on paper, signed "J.A. Cook" lr, sight size: 6 1/2 x 9 1/2 in., framed
Alex Cooper
Apr. 05, 2018
John A. Cook watercolor, "Afternoon Light,”
Est: $300 - $500
John A. Cook watercolor, "Afternoon Light,” 9 by 11.5 inches, signed lower left, "J. A. Cook," framed, Boston Art Club label, verso.
Blackwood March Auctioneers
Jan. 19, 2018
JOHN A. COOK, Massachusetts, 1870-1936, Ship returning home., Watercolor, 13" x 6.25" sight. Framed 23" x 15".
Est: $150 - $250
JOHN A. COOK Massachusetts, 1870-1936 Ship returning home. Signed lower right "J.A. Cook". Watercolor, 13" x 6.25" sight. Framed 23" x 15".
Eldred's
Jan. 19, 2018
JOHN A. COOK, Massachusetts, 1870-1936, Ship and dory., Watercolor, 13.75" x 6.5" sight. Framed 20.5" x 13.5".
Est: $150 - $250
JOHN A. COOK Massachusetts, 1870-1936 Ship and dory. Signed lower left "J.A. Cook". Watercolor, 13.75" x 6.5" sight. Framed 20.5" x 13.5".
Eldred's
Dec. 16, 2017
John A. Cook. Vessels at Dock, watercolor
Est: $200 - $400
(American, 1870-1936). Watercolor on paper, signed "J.A. Cook" lr, sight size: 6 1/2 x 9 1/2 in., framed
Alex Cooper
Nov. 18, 2017
JOHN A. COOK, Massachusetts, 1870-1936, Ship returning to Gloucester Harbor., Watercolor, 12" x 19" sight. Framed 21.5" x 28.5".
Est: $600 - $900
JOHN A. COOK Massachusetts, 1870-1936 Ship returning to Gloucester Harbor. Signed lower left "J.A. Cook". Watercolor, 12" x 19" sight. Framed 21.5" x 28.5".
Eldred's
Jun. 28, 2017
John A. Cook watercolor Gloucester harbor scene with schooners, 13.5 by 17
Est: $500 - $800
John A. Cook watercolor Gloucester harbor scene with schooners, 13.5 by 17 inches, signed lower left, "J. A. Cook," framed. Condition: good.
Blackwood March Auctioneers
Jun. 25, 2017
Cook, Front Door, Watercolor
Est: $200 - $400
John A. Cook (American, 1870-1936), view of an inviting front door, watercolor, signed lower right, 19" high x 15" wide (view), 30" high x 26" wide (frame). Provenance: from the estate of artist John A. Cook by descent, with no prior attempts to sell or split collection.
Kaminski Auctions
Jun. 25, 2017
Cook, Cows in Autumn Field, Watercolor
Est: $300 - $500
John A. Cook (American, 1870-1936), cows in Autumn field, watercolor on paper, signed lower right, 17" high x 21" wide (view), 26" high x 29 1/2" wide (frame). Provenance: from the estate of artist John A. Cook by descent, with no prior attempts to sell or split collection.
Kaminski Auctions