John R. Grabach Paintings & Artwork for Sale | John R. Grabach Art Value Price Guide

Aug. 26, 2026
John Grabach, American (1886-1981) Large Painting
Est: $1,000 - $2,000
John Grabach, American (1886-1981) Large Painting Oil on Canvas "Men & Ship". Fully Signed Lower Left. With 2 Labels on The Verso Including 1 From Salmagundi Club Exhibition in 1964. In Original Frame. Condition: Excellent. Dimensions: Sight-30" x 25". Frame-37.75" x 32.75". Provenance: From a New Jersey Estate. Please note the absence of a Condition Report does not imply that there are no condition issues with this lot. Please contact us for a detailed Condition Report. It is the Buyer's responsibility to inspect each lot and deem their own opinions on Condition, Description, Provenance, and Validity before purchasing. Please make an appointment to preview or ask for Condition Reports. Condition Reports are rendered as an opinion by the staff of the Auction House and not as statements of fact. REMEMBER ALL SALES ARE FINAL AND ALL ITEMS ARE SOLD AS-IS, WHERE IS.
World Auction Gallery
Aug. 26, 2026
John Grabach, American (1886-1981) Oil Painting
Est: $100 - $200
John Grabach, American (1886-1981) Painting Oil on Canvas Board "Man Reading". Fully Signed Lower Left. Comes w/ Label on The Verso. Beautifully Framed. Condition: Excellent. Dimensions: Sight-10" x 8". Frame-19" x 17". Provenance: From a New Jersey Estate. Please note the absence of a Condition Report does not imply that there are no condition issues with this lot. Please contact us for a detailed Condition Report. It is the Buyer's responsibility to inspect each lot and deem their own opinions on Condition, Description, Provenance, and Validity before purchasing. Please make an appointment to preview or ask for Condition Reports. Condition Reports are rendered as an opinion by the staff of the Auction House and not as statements of fact. REMEMBER ALL SALES ARE FINAL AND ALL ITEMS ARE SOLD AS-IS, WHERE IS.
World Auction Gallery
Aug. 26, 2026
John Grabach, American (1886-1981) Oil Painting
Est: $1,000 - $2,000
John Grabach, American (1886-1981) Painting Oil on Canvas Board "Portrait of The Artist & Model". Fully Signed Lower Right. Comes w/ Label on The Verso & Pencil Written "May 29". In Probably Original Frame. Condition: Excellent. Dimensions: Sight-18" x 14". Frame-25.25" x 21.25". Provenance: From a New Jersey Estate. Please note the absence of a Condition Report does not imply that there are no condition issues with this lot. Please contact us for a detailed Condition Report. It is the Buyer's responsibility to inspect each lot and deem their own opinions on Condition, Description, Provenance, and Validity before purchasing. Please make an appointment to preview or ask for Condition Reports. Condition Reports are rendered as an opinion by the staff of the Auction House and not as statements of fact. REMEMBER ALL SALES ARE FINAL AND ALL ITEMS ARE SOLD AS-IS, WHERE IS.
World Auction Gallery
Aug. 26, 2026
John Grabach, American (1886-1981) Large Painting
Est: $1,000 - $2,000
John Grabach, American (1886-1981) Large Painting Oil on Canvas "The Angry Sea". Fully Signed Lower Right. With Label on The Verso. Framed. Condition: Excellent. Dimensions: Sight-30" x 25". Frame-32" x 27". Provenance: From a New Jersey Estate. Please note the absence of a Condition Report does not imply that there are no condition issues with this lot. Please contact us for a detailed Condition Report. It is the Buyer's responsibility to inspect each lot and deem their own opinions on Condition, Description, Provenance, and Validity before purchasing. Please make an appointment to preview or ask for Condition Reports. Condition Reports are rendered as an opinion by the staff of the Auction House and not as statements of fact. REMEMBER ALL SALES ARE FINAL AND ALL ITEMS ARE SOLD AS-IS, WHERE IS.
World Auction Gallery
Aug. 09, 2026
John R Grabach Nude Bathers in River Painting
Est: $400 - $600
GRABACH, John R., (American, 1886-1981): "Young Girl Bathing", river scene with bathers, Oil on Canvas laid on Wood Panel, signed lower right, older exhibition label verso, 14" x 18", framed 20.75" x 24". Condition: Minor craquelure.
Amero Auctions
Jul. 09, 2026
Grabach, John R. (1886-1981) Männlicher Rückenakt / Grabach, John R. (1886–1981) Male Nude from Behind
Est: -
Kohle auf Papier, rechts unten signiert, Papier mit Knickfalten, 61 x 30 cm, Passepartout, Rahmen, verglast (beschädigt) (Versandhinweise beachten) / Charcoal on paper, signed lower right, paper with creases, 61 x 30 cm, mat, frame, under glass (damaged) (see shipping information)
Kunstauktionhaus Georg Rehm
Jun. 07, 2026
John Grabach (American, 1886-1981) Every Man's Home Is His Castle
Est: $10,000 - $15,000
John Grabach (American, 1886-1981) Every Man's Home Is His Castle oil on canvas signed John R Grabach ANA (lower left) 36 x 42 in.
Freeman’s
Jun. 07, 2026
John Grabach (American, 1886-1981) Chess
Est: $4,000 - $6,000
John Grabach (American, 1886-1981) Chess oil on canvas signed John R. Grabach ANA (lower center right) 30 x 36 in.
Freeman’s
Jun. 06, 2026
John Grabach (American, 1886-1981), "End of Fishing Tradition"
Est: $3,000 - $5,000
John Grabach (American, 1886-1981) "End of Fishing Tradition" oil on canvas signed "John Grabach" (lower right) 18 x 24 inches
Fontaine's Auction Gallery
May. 20, 2026
John Grabach, American (1886-1981) Oil Painting
Est: $800 - $1,600
John Grabach, American (1886-1981) Painting Oil on Canvas "Top of The Hill". Probably c.1940's or 50's. Signed Lower Left & Comes w/ a Label From "Hait Gallery, NJ" on The Verso. In Original Frame. Condition: Excellent. Dimensions: Sight-24" x 18". Frame-35" x 29". Provenance: From a New York City Apartment. Please note the absence of a Condition Report does not imply that there are no condition issues with this lot. Please contact us for a detailed Condition Report. It is the Buyer's responsibility to inspect each lot and deem their own opinions on Condition, Description, Provenance, and Validity before purchasing. Please make an appointment to preview or ask for Condition Reports. Condition Reports are rendered as an opinion by the staff of the Auction House and not as statements of fact. REMEMBER ALL SALES ARE FINAL AND ALL ITEMS ARE SOLD AS-IS, WHERE IS.
World Auction Gallery
Mar. 13, 2026
John R Grabach, American 1886-1981, Seated Topless Woman, Oil on Canvas
Est: $2,000 - $4,000
John R Grabach American, 1886-1981 Seated Topless Woman Oil on Canvas Signed l.r.
Nye & Company
Mar. 12, 2026
John R. Grabach (1886-1981), View Above the Rooftops, circa 1940.
Est: $2,000 - $3,000
John R. Grabach (1886-1981) View Above the Rooftops. Oil on canvas, circa 1940. Signed lower left.
Swann Auction Galleries
Feb. 27, 2026
John R. Grabach, Winter Backyards in Irvington, NJ
Est: $1,200 - $1,800
John R. Grabach Winter Backyards in Irvington, NJ watercolor on paper sight: 17.25 h x 21.24 w in (44 x 54 cm) Signed to lower right 'John R. Grabach'. Provenance: Estate of Paul W. Doll, Jr., Lake Toxaway, NC | Brunk, Asheville, Single Owner Auction - Estate of Paul W. Doll, Jr., 20 November 2020, Lot 215 | Private Collection This work will ship from Lambertville, New Jersey.
Toomey & Co. Auctioneers
Jan. 14, 2026
John R. Grabach, American (1886-1981) Oil Painting
Est: $350 - $700
John R. Grabach, American (1886-1981) Painting Oil on Board "The Dandy". Signed Lower Left & Described on Verso. In Original Frame. Condition: Excellent. Dimensions: Sight-16" x 12". Frame-23.5" x 19.5". Provenance: From a Long Island, NY Home. Please note the absence of a Condition Report does not imply that there are no condition issues with this lot. Please contact us for a detailed Condition Report. It is the Buyer's responsibility to inspect each lot and deem their own opinions on Condition, Description, Provenance, and Validity before purchasing. Please make an appointment to preview or ask for Condition Reports. Condition Reports are rendered as an opinion by the staff of the Auction House and not as statements of fact. REMEMBER ALL SALES ARE FINAL AND ALL ITEMS ARE SOLD AS-IS, WHERE IS.
World Auction Gallery
Jan. 14, 2026
John R. Grabach, American (1886-1981) Painting
Est: $300 - $600
John R. Grabach, American (1886-1981) Painting Oil on Board "The Optimist". Signed Lower Left & Described on Verso. In Original Frame. Condition: Excellent. Dimensions: Sight-12" x 9". Frame-19.5" x 16.5". Provenance: From a Long Island, NY Home. Please note the absence of a Condition Report does not imply that there are no condition issues with this lot. Please contact us for a detailed Condition Report. It is the Buyer's responsibility to inspect each lot and deem their own opinions on Condition, Description, Provenance, and Validity before purchasing. Please make an appointment to preview or ask for Condition Reports. Condition Reports are rendered as an opinion by the staff of the Auction House and not as statements of fact. REMEMBER ALL SALES ARE FINAL AND ALL ITEMS ARE SOLD AS-IS, WHERE IS.
World Auction Gallery
Jan. 14, 2026
John Grabach, American (1886-1981) Ink Drawing
Est: $100 - $200
John R. Grabach, American (1886-1981) Drawing Ink on Paper "Profile of a Man". Signed Lower Right. In Original Frame Under Glass. Has Not Been Examined Out of Frame. Condition: Generally Very Good. The Paper Needs to Be Repositioned in the Frame. Dimensions: Sight-12" x 9". Frame-18.75" x 15.75". Provenance: From a Long Island, NY Home. Please note the absence of a Condition Report does not imply that there are no condition issues with this lot. Please contact us for a detailed Condition Report. It is the Buyer's responsibility to inspect each lot and deem their own opinions on Condition, Description, Provenance, and Validity before purchasing. Please make an appointment to preview or ask for Condition Reports. Condition Reports are rendered as an opinion by the staff of the Auction House and not as statements of fact. REMEMBER ALL SALES ARE FINAL AND ALL ITEMS ARE SOLD AS-IS, WHERE IS.
World Auction Gallery
Dec. 09, 2025
John R. Grabach (American, 1886-1981) The Old Fence, c. 1915
Est: $1,000 - $1,500
John R. Grabach (American, 1886-1981) The Old Fence, c. 1915 oil on board signed John R. Grabach (lower right) 17 1/2 x 12 1/4 in. This lot is located in Philadelphia.
Freeman’s
Oct. 12, 2025
JOHN R. GRABACH (AMERICAN, 1886-1981).
Est: $500 - $700
'Man with Cigarette'. Oil on canvas laid to board. Signed lower right. Property of a Westfield, NY estate. Dimensions: 18" h x 14" w. Frame: 23" h x 19" w.
Clarke Auction Gallery
Aug. 31, 2025
JOHN R. GRABACH (NJ/CA, 1886-1981)
Est: $2,000 - $3,000
JOHN R. GRABACH (NJ/CA, 1886-1981) "May Blossoms", oil on canvas board, signed lower right, titled on copy of old label verso, in pale gold mitered frame with linen liner.
Thomaston Place Auction Galleries
Jun. 26, 2025
John R. Grabach, 1880 Newark – 1981 ebenda
Est: €600 - €800
MÄNNLICHER RÜCKENAKT Kohlezeichnung auf Papier. Sichtmaß: 61 x 30 cm. Rechts unten signiert „John R Grabach“. Im Passepartout, hinter Glas gerahmt. Anmerkung: Der amerikanische Künstler studierte in Orange, New Jersey. 1932 nahm er eine Stelle als Dozent für Aktzeichnen an der Newark School of Fine and Industrial Art, New Jersey an. (1440934) (18)
Hampel Fine Art Auctions
Jun. 12, 2025
John R Grabach, American 1886-1981, Portrait of Man Smoking, Oil on Panel
Est: $600 - $900
John R Grabach American, 1886-1981 Portrait of Man Smoking Oil on Panel Signed l.l.
Nye & Company
Jun. 12, 2025
John R Grabach, American 1886-1981, Little Helen with Green Shawl, Oil on Canvas
Est: $3,000 - $5,000
John R Grabach American, 1886-1981 Little Helen with Green Shawl Oil on Canvas Signed l.r., titled label remnant verso. Provenance: Estate of Paul W. Doll Jr., Lake Toxaway, NC Brunk Auctions, Asheville, NC, Nov 20, 2020, lot 213
Nye & Company
Jun. 12, 2025
John R Grabach, American 1886-1981, Portrait of a Child, Oil on Panel
Est: $500 - $700
John R Grabach American, 1886-1981 Portrait of a Child Oil on Panel Signed l.r., unfinished study, bears label verso. Provenance: Graham Gallery, New York Estate of Paul W. Doll Jr., Lake Toxaway, NC Brunk Auctions, Asheville, NC, Nov 20, 2020, lot 179
Nye & Company
Jun. 06, 2025
John R. Grabach (American 1886-1981), Winter Village Scene, Watercolor on paper, Sight size: 21 x 26-3/4 in (53.3 x 67.9 cm)
Est: $800 - $1,200
John R. Grabach (American, 1886-1981) Winter Village Scene Watercolor on paper; apparently in good condition. Framed.* Signed John R Grabach l.l.
Weschler's
May. 10, 2025
JOHN R. GRABACH, (American, 1886-1981), Artist and Model, oil on panel, 13 x 17 in., frame: 17 1/4 x 21 1/8 in.
Est: $2,000 - $3,000
JOHN R. GRABACH (American, 1886-1981) Artist and Model oil on panel signed John R. Grabach lower center
Grogan & Company
Apr. 04, 2025
JOHN R. GRABACH (New Jersey/California, 1886-1981), Portrait of a woman wearing a dark blue dress., Oil on board, 18.5" x 14". Framed 23" x 18.5".
Est: $500 - $1,000
JOHN R. GRABACH New Jersey/California, 1886-1981 Portrait of a woman wearing a dark blue dress. Signed lower right "John Grabach".
Eldred's
Jan. 23, 2025
JOHN R. GRABACH, American 1886-1981, "Gambler", 1921, oil on canvas, 27 x 27 in. (68.6 x 68.6 cm.), Frame: 33 1/4 x 33 1/4 x 2 1/4 in. (84.5 x 84.5 x 5.7 cm.)
Est: $800 - $1,200
JOHN R. GRABACH American, 1886-1981 "Gambler", 1921 oil on canvas signed lower left "John R. Grabach", signed in pencil on stretcher
Shannon's
Nov. 19, 2024
John R. Grabach (1886-1981) New York East Side 36 1/8 x 42 1/8 in. (91.8 x 107 cm.)
Est: $25,000 - $35,000
John R. Grabach (1886-1981) New York East Side signed 'John R Grabach NA' (lower right) and signed again 'John R Grabach' (lower right) oil on canvas 36 1/8 x 42 1/8 in. (91.8 x 107 cm.)
Bonhams
Nov. 02, 2024
AMERICAN FEMALE NUDE OIL PAINTING BY JOHN GRABACH
Est: $100 - $150
Oil on canvas painting by John R. Grabach, 1886 to 1981, an American artist who gained prominence in the Great Depression era for his social realist works depicting urban working-class scenes of New York City and New Jersey. This lot is a study of a female nude in profile. Signed by the artist in the lower left. Undated. Wooden frame. Collectible Figurative Fine Art.
Antique Arena Inc
Oct. 24, 2024
JOHN R. GRABACH (New Jersey/California, 1886-1981), "Man with Flagon"., Oil on board, 19.5" x 15.5". Framed 25" x 21".
Est: $600 - $800
JOHN R. GRABACH New Jersey/California, 1886-1981 "Man with Flagon". Signed lower left "John R. Grabach". Signed and titled verso.
Eldred's
Oct. 22, 2024
John R. Grabach, Man with Cigar
Est: $600 - $800
John R. Grabach Man with Cigar oil on paper board 12.875 h x 9.625 w in (33 x 24 cm) Signed to lower edge 'John R. Grabach'. This work will ship from Lambertville, New Jersey.
Toomey & Co. Auctioneers
Jun. 27, 2024
John R. Grabach, Female Nude
Est: $600 - $800
John R. Grabach Female Nude charcoal on paper sight: 29.375 h x 21.625 w in (75 x 55 cm) Signed to lower right 'John R. Grabach'. This work will ship from Lambertville, New Jersey.
Toomey & Co. Auctioneers
Jun. 27, 2024
John R. Grabach, Untitled (Skyscrapers)
Est: $800 - $1,000
John R. Grabach Untitled (Skyscrapers) oil on panel 9 h x 10.5 w in (23 x 27 cm) Signed to lower right 'John R. Grabach NA'. This work will ship from Lambertville, New Jersey.
Toomey & Co. Auctioneers
Jun. 11, 2024
John R. Grabach, Figure Study
Est: $800 - $1,200
John R. Grabach Figure Study charcoal on paper sight: 23.50 h x 17.50 w in (60 x 44 cm) Signed to lower edge 'John R Grabach'. This work will ship from Lambertville, New Jersey.
Rago Arts and Auction Center
May. 24, 2024
JOHN R. GRABACH (New Jersey/California, 1886-1981), "Man with Flagon"., Oil on board, 19.5" x 15.5". Framed 25" x 21".
Est: $800 - $1,200
JOHN R. GRABACH New Jersey/California, 1886-1981 "Man with Flagon". Signed lower left "John R. Grabach". Signed and titled verso.
Eldred's
May. 15, 2024
John R. Grabach
Est: $3,000 - $5,000
American, 1886-1981 The Deutschland Signed John R. Grabach (ll) Oil on canvas 29 x 31 inches Provenance; Graham Gallery, New York Sotheby's New York, September 23, 1988, lot 243 (Framed 36 3/4 x 38 3/4 inches) In good overall condition.
DOYLE Auctioneers & Appraisers
May. 10, 2024
John R. Grabach, Man Reading
Est: $600 - $800
John R. Grabach Man Reading oil on panel 11.75 h x 9.75 w in (30 x 25 cm) Signed to lower right 'John R Grabach NA'. This work will ship from Lambertville, New Jersey.
Rago Arts and Auction Center
May. 10, 2024
John R. Grabach, Figure Study
Est: $800 - $1,200
John R. Grabach Figure Study charcoal on paper sight: 29.375 h x 21.625 w in (75 x 55 cm) Signed to lower edge 'John R Grabach'. This work will ship from Lambertville, New Jersey.
Rago Arts and Auction Center
Mar. 27, 2024
John R. Grabach, Figure Study
Est: $800 - $1,000
John R. Grabach Figure Study charcoal on paper sight: 23.50 h x 17.50 w in (60 x 44 cm) Signed to lower left 'Grabach'. This work will ship from Lambertville, New Jersey.
Rago Arts and Auction Center
Mar. 06, 2024
John R. Grabach, Figure Study
Est: $800 - $1,200
John R. Grabach Figure Study charcoal on paper sight: 29.50 h x 21.625 w in (75 x 55 cm) Signed to lower right 'John R Grabach'. This work will ship from Lambertville, New Jersey.
Rago Arts and Auction Center
Feb. 15, 2024
John R. Grabach, Unser Vater
Est: $700 - $900
John R. Grabach Unser Vater oil on canvas 16 h x 20 w in (41 x 51 cm) Signed to lower right 'John R. Grabach ANA'. Signed and titled to label verso 'John R. Grabach ANA Unser Vater'. This work will ship from Lambertville, New Jersey.
Toomey & Co. Auctioneers
Jan. 31, 2024
John R Grabach 1886-1981 Winter Landscape Painting
Est: $100 - $1,000
John R. Grabach (American, 1886-1981). An original oil painting on canvas. A New York City Central Park winter landscape, depicting a bridge over a winding stream, with snow covered banks, botanical elements and architectural elements, and other forms. Artist signature JOHN R. GRABACH to lower left. Presented with a fabric fillet border in a gilt gallery frame. Sight size measures approximately 11.5" x 15.5". Dimensions: 15 X 19 X .5 in. Condition: Good overall condition having mild surface wear. Frame with mild storage wear to edges and corners. Estate fresh to the market. Shipping: Hill Auction Gallery offers in-house ground contiguous USA domestic shipping, excluding New Mexico, for $95 plus insurance. Gallery will refer third party shippers for international buyers. Purchaser pick up available upon request.
Hill Auction Gallery
Jan. 26, 2024
JOHN R. GRABACH (New York/California, 1886-1981), Portrait of a man., Oil on board, 12" x 9". Framed 19" x 16".
Est: $700 - $900
JOHN R. GRABACH New York/California, 1886-1981 Portrait of a man. Signed lower left "John R. Grabach N.A". Inscribed verso "Head Painting".
Eldred's
Nov. 15, 2023
John Grabach, charcoal drawing, c. 1930
Est: $700 - $1,000
John Grabach (American, 1886-1981), Horse Head, signed lower right, gallery label verso, matted and framed under glass, 12"h x 19"w (sight), 21.5"h x 19"w (frame)
Millea Bros Ltd
Oct. 10, 2023
John R. Grabach, Man with Cigarette
Est: $700 - $900
John R. Grabach Man with Cigarette oil on panel 16 h x 12 w in (41 x 30 cm) Signed to lower edge 'John R. Grabach NA'. This work will ship from Lambertville, New Jersey.
Toomey & Co. Auctioneers
Jul. 26, 2023
John R. Grabach, Portrait
Est: $800 - $1,000
John R. Grabach Portrait oil on panel 10.25 h x 9 w in (26 x 23 cm) Signed to lower right 'John R. Grabach N.A.'. This work will ship from Lambertville, New Jersey.
Toomey & Co. Auctioneers
May. 25, 2023
John R. Grabach (1886-1981) Pennsylvania 36 1/4 x 42 in. (92.1 x 106.7 cm.)
Est: $30,000 - $50,000
John R. Grabach (1886-1981) Pennsylvania signed 'John R Grabach. N.A.' and signed partially indistinctly 'John R Grabach' (lower right) oil on canvas 36 1/4 x 42 in. (92.1 x 106.7 cm.)
Bonhams
May. 18, 2023
John R. Grabach, Houses
Est: $800 - $1,200
John R. Grabach Houses watercolor on paper sight: 17.625 h x 18.375 w in (45 x 47 cm) Signed to lower right 'John R. Grabach'. This work will ship from Lambertville, New Jersey.
Rago Arts and Auction Center