John B Jr Lear Paintings & Artwork for Sale | John B Jr Lear Art Value Price Guide

Jun. 11, 2025
John Lear, Untitled (Cowboy)
Est: $1,000 - $1,500
John Lear Untitled (Cowboy) 2006 graphite on paper sight: 11.875 h x 7.875 w in (30 x 20 cm) Signed and dated to lower right 'John Lear '06'. This work will ship from Lambertville, New Jersey.
Rago Arts and Auction Center
Aug. 22, 2024
JOHN B. LEAR (1910-2008) Stilted Existence.
Est: $2,500 - $3,500
JOHN B. LEAR (1910-2008) Stilted Existence. Watercolor on illustration board. 704x565 mm; 27¾x22⅓ inches. Signed in watercolor, lower right. Circa 1960. Provenance: private collection, New York (2018).
Swann Auction Galleries
Jun. 26, 2024
LEAR, John (American, 1910-2008) Group (Five Bare-chested Men). Watercolor and grap...
Est: $1,000 - $2,000
LEAR, John (American, 1910-2008) Group (Five Bare-chested Men). Watercolor and graphite on board. Signed lower center in red on fence. 5 ¼ x 4”. Frame (glass): 8 ¾ x 7 ¾”. California Society of Miniature Painters, Los Angeles Art Association, 1949 Exhibition (label attached verso with artist’s name and address filled out). Board linen taped at top and bottom. Very good condition.
Potter & Potter Auctions Inc.
Apr. 14, 2024
JOHN BROCK LEAR JR "SIGNAL SEVEN" WATERCOLOR ON BOARD
Est: -
John Brock Lear, Jr. (1910 - 2008) "Signal Seven" Watercolor on Board. John was a lifelong resident of Chestnut Hill. He attended Chestnut Hill Academy and the Pennsylvania Museum and School of Industrial Art. During World War II, Lear’s artistic abilities caught the attention of officials at Fort Riley, Kansas, where he created portraits of generals and officers. His works are in the collections of the Philadelphia Museum of Art, Woodmere Art Museum, the Detroit Institute of Arts, the Reading Public Museum, as well as other institutions in Canada and Mexico. Artist: John Brock Lear Jr Title: "Signal Seven" Medium: Watercolor on Board Signature Type: Hand Signed Signature Location: Lower Right Site Measurement: 24" x 19.5" Image Keywords: Modern, Industrial, contemporary; Ref: BD1595
Bradford's
Apr. 14, 2024
JOHN BROCK LEAR JR "CIRCUS" WATERCOLOR ON BOARD
Est: -
John Brock Lear, Jr. (1910 - 2008) "Circus" Watercolor on Board. John was a lifelong resident of Chestnut Hill. He attended Chestnut Hill Academy and the Pennsylvania Museum and School of Industrial Art. During World War II, Lear’s artistic abilities caught the attention of officials at Fort Riley, Kansas, where he created portraits of generals and officers. His works are in the collections of the Philadelphia Museum of Art, Woodmere Art Museum, the Detroit Institute of Arts, the Reading Public Museum, as well as other institutions in Canada and Mexico. Artist: John Brock Lear Jr Title: "Circus" Medium: Watercolor on Board Signature Type: Hand Signed Signature Location: Lower Right Site Measurement: 17.5" x 25.5" Image Keywords: Modern, Industrial, contemporary; Ref: BD1595
Bradford's
Dec. 05, 2023
John B. Lear (American, 1910–2008) - Man Standing
Est: $2,000 - $3,000
John B. Lear (American, 1910–2008) - Man Standing Signed and dated ‘John Lear 85' lower right, watercolor on paper 14 ½ x 10 in. (35.6x25.4cm) Provenance Private Collection, North Carolina.
Freeman's | Hindman
Sep. 21, 2023
JOHN B. LEAR (20TH C, PENNSYLVANIA) PENCIL DRAWING
Est: $800 - $1,000
John B. Lear (20th C, Pennsylvania) Pencil Drawing. Signed and dated 2001. Size: 21"T x 19"W
Ashcroft and Moore
Apr. 03, 2023
John Lear (American, 1910-2008)
Est: $500 - $1,000
John Lear (American, 1910-2008) Young man on the flying trapeze, graphite drawing on paper. Framed. Size: 6.25'' x 9.5'', 16 x 24 cm (sight); 11.5'' x 14.75'', 29 x 37 cm (frame).
Material Culture
Feb. 28, 2023
JOHN LEAR, WATERCOLOR, ABANDONED TOWN
Est: $600 - $800
John Lear, Watercolor, Abandoned Town. Size: frame 18"T x 22"W; view 13.5"T x 16"W
Ashcroft and Moore
Dec. 06, 2022
John B. Lear (American 1910-2008), Coastal View with White Church, watercolor on paper, dated 97, Sight size: 13 x 19 in. (33.02 x 48.26 cm.)
Est: $200 - $400
John B. Lear (American 1910-2008), Coastal View with White Church, watercolor on paper, dated 97, Provenance: Raab Gallery, Philadelphia, PA
Weschler's
Oct. 25, 2022
John B. Lear (American 1910-2008), Coastal View with White Church, watercolor on paper, dated 97 Sight size: 13 x 19 in. (33.02 x 48.26 cm.)
Est: $300 - $500
John B. Lear (American 1910-2008), Coastal View with White Church, watercolor on paper, dated 97 Provenance: Raab Gallery, Philadelphia, PA
Weschler's
Oct. 24, 2022
JOHN LEAR (20TH C, PENNSYLVANIA) 1931 ILLUSTRATION
Est: $600 - $800
John Lear (20th C, Pennsylvania) 1931 Illustration. Colored pencil on paper. Size: Frame 18.75"H x 18.5"W x 1"D Sight 12"H x 12"W
Ashcroft and Moore
Oct. 24, 2022
JOHN BROCK LEAR JR. (20TH C, PENNSYLVANIA) UP-UP..
Est: $1,000 - $1,500
John Brock Lear Jr. (20th C, Pennsylvania) Up-Up.. Pencil on paper. Size: Frame 24"H x 20.75"W x 1"D Sight 17"H x 13.5"W
Ashcroft and Moore
Oct. 23, 2022
John Lear Jr (American, 1910-2008) Oil Painting on Board
Est: $200 - $800
Winter landscape. The Wilderness Church. Signed lower right. Measures 23" x 19" including frame, 19.5" x 15.5" image only. #Art #Paintings This lot has no reserve. Artist: John Lear Jr Issued: 20th c.
Lion and Unicorn
Sep. 25, 2022
John Lear Two Men Graphite on Paper
Est: $800 - $1,200
John B. Lear (American, 1910-2008) graphite on paper, depicting two partially nude men, signed to lower right, housed in a silvered wood frame. Image: 10.5" H x 13.5" W; frame: 17" H x 20" W.
Auctions at Showplace
Aug. 18, 2022
JOHN B. LEAR (1910-2008) Airborne.
Est: $1,200 - $1,800
JOHN B. LEAR (1910-2008) Airborne. Pencil on cream wove paper. 355x275 mm; 14x10 7/8 inches. Signed and dated in pencil, lower right recto. 2003. Provenance: Acquired directly from the artist by current owner, private collection, Los Angeles, California.
Swann Auction Galleries
Aug. 18, 2022
JOHN B. LEAR (1910-2008) Nude with Classical Column.
Est: $1,200 - $1,800
JOHN B. LEAR (1910-2008) Nude with Classical Column. Pencil and color pencil on cream wove paper, 2000. 355x333 mm; 14x12 7/8 inches. Signed and dated in pencil, lower right recto. 2000. Provenance: Acquired directly from the artist by current owner, private collection, Los Angeles, California.
Swann Auction Galleries
Jun. 16, 2022
JOHN B. LEAR (American, 1910-2008). Recumbent Man, [LGBTQ+ INTEREST]. Oil on canvas. Signed lower right hand corner. Framed. Not examin
Est: $800 - $1,200
JOHN B. LEAR (American, 1910-2008). Recumbent Man, [LGBTQ+ INTEREST]. Oil on canvas. Signed lower right hand corner. Framed. Not examined out of frame. - 9 x 12 in; frame: 17 x 20 in
Sloans & Kenyon
Jun. 16, 2022
JOHN B. LEAR (American, 1910-2008). Adam, [LGBTQ+ INTEREST]. Pencil drawing. Titled and signed at base. Framed. Not examined out of fr
Est: $700 - $1,000
JOHN B. LEAR (American, 1910-2008). Adam, [LGBTQ+ INTEREST]. Pencil drawing. Titled and signed at base. Framed. Not examined out of frame. - 13 x 10 in; frame: 22 x 18 in
Sloans & Kenyon
Sep. 16, 2021
ORIENTALIST WORK SIGNED JOHN LEAR
Est: $1,500 - $2,500
Orientalist Work Signed John Lear (20th C, Pennsylvania) WC FUG Provenance: A suburban Philadelphia estate. Size: 21.75" x 17.75" frame, 8.25" x 6.25" sight.
Ashcroft and Moore
Jul. 06, 2021
Lear, John B. - Arabic Woman
Est: $300 - $500
Lear, John B. (1910-2008) Arabic Woman Description (FR): Crayon de plomb sur papier, signée en bas à droite John Lear Description (EN): Lead pencil on paper, signed on lower right John Lear Dimension (PO): 12" x 8" Dimension (CM): 30.48 x 20.32 cm Rapport de condition: Sur demande, nous nous ferons un plaisir de répondre à vos questions de manière détaillée. Condition report: Upon request, We will gladly answer all your inquiries in a detailed manner.
Champagne Auctions
Apr. 21, 2021
ORIENTALIST WORK SIGNED JOHN LEAR
Est: $1,500 - $2,500
Orientalist Work Signed John Lear (20th C, Pennsylvania) WC FUG Provenance: A suburban Philadelphia estate. Size: 21.75" x 17.75" frame, 8.25" x 6.25" sight.
Ashcroft and Moore
Apr. 21, 2021
JOHN LEAR (20TH C, PENNSYLVANIA) DYSTOPIC WC
Est: $1,500 - $2,500
John Lear (20th C, Pennsylvania) Dystopic WC. FUG Dreamy scene with the Boys among the dockside ruins. Provenance: A suburban Philadelphia estate. Size: 29" x 22" frame, 25" x 17.75" sight.
Ashcroft and Moore
Apr. 21, 2021
JOHN LEAR (20TH C, PENNSYLVANIA) ORIENTALIST WORK
Est: $1,500 - $2,500
John Lear (20th C, Pennsylvania) Orientalist Work. WC FUG Provenance: A suburban Philadelphia estate. Size: 21.75" x 17.25" frame, 8.25" x 6" sight
Ashcroft and Moore
Mar. 13, 2021
JOHN B. LEAR AMERICAN 1910-2008
Est: $600 - $800
Circus Performer, dated 1988, graphite on buff paper, 12 x 10 1/2 in (30.5 x 26.7 cm), signed lower right, PROVENANCE: Private collector Boston, MA (framed dimeinsion 19 1/2 x 18 1/2 )
Trinity International Auctions & Appraisals, LLC
Dec. 12, 2020
JOHN B. LEAR AMERICAN 1910-2008
Est: $600 - $800
Man on a Ladder, 1995, graphite on paper, 11 1/2 x 10 in (29.2 x 25.4 cm), signed lower right, dated 1988, PROVENANCE: The Downingtown Art Gallery, Downingtown, PA to private collection Boston, MA
Trinity International Auctions & Appraisals, LLC
May. 30, 2020
John Brock Lear, Jr. (American, PA, 1910-2008)
Est: $600 - $800
John Brock Lear, Jr. (American, PA, 1910-2008) Standing Male Nude Leaning Against a Stone Wall, 2000, graphite on buff wove paper, signed and dated, middle center, matted and framed.
Neue Auctions
Nov. 26, 2019
John Brock Lear Jr. American, 1910-2008 Acrobats
Est: $1,000 - $1,500
John Brock Lear Jr. American, 1910-2008 Acrobats Signed John Lear (lc) Tempera on board 12 x 9 inches
DOYLE Auctioneers & Appraisers
Sep. 11, 2019
JOHN B. LEAR, (AMERICAN, 1910-2008), TWO DRAWINGS
Est: $200 - $300
JOHN B. LEAR (american, 1910-2008) TWO DRAWINGS CIRCUS FIGURE 1993, pencil signed and dated bottom right, pencil on paper. 11 3/4 x 9 1/4 in. (29.8 x 23.5cm) Together with: MASKS 1988, pencil signed and dated 'John Lear '88' bottom right, pencil on paper. 16 3/8 x 19 3/4 in. (41.6 x 50.2cm) provenance: Private Estate, Philadelphia.
Freeman's | Hindman
Jun. 11, 2019
John Lear (American, 1910-2008), PA artist, painting "Still LIfe", watercolor on paper, signed "John Lear", 19-1/2" x 29-1/2" sight,...
Est: $800 - $1,600
John Lear (American, 1910-2008), PA artist, painting "Still LIfe", watercolor on paper, signed "John Lear", 19-1/2" x 29-1/2" sight, framed 29-1/2" x 39", very good condition
William Bunch Auctions & Appraisals
Feb. 05, 2019
JOHN LEAR, JR. (AMERICAN, 1910-2008) THE MAGICIAN, 1995 Graphite and colored pencil on paper: 12 1/4 x 9 1/2 in.
Est: $400 - $600
JOHN LEAR, JR. (AMERICAN, 1910-2008) THE MAGICIAN, 1995 Graphite and colored pencil on paper: 12 1/4 x 9 1/2 in. Framed: lower right signed: John Lear '95
Potomack Company
Feb. 05, 2019
JOHN LEAR, JR. (AMERICAN, 1910-2008) TAN MAN, 1993 Graphite on tan paper: 11 1/2 x 8 1/2 in.
Est: $400 - $600
JOHN LEAR, JR. (AMERICAN, 1910-2008) TAN MAN, 1993 Graphite on tan paper: 11 1/2 x 8 1/2 in. Framed; lower right signed: John Lear '93
Potomack Company
Nov. 19, 2018
JOHN LEAR, JR. (AMERICAN, 1910-2008) FIGURE STUDIES Charcoal and pastel on brown wove paper: 15 x 8 in. (sight)
Est: $400 - $600
JOHN LEAR, JR. (AMERICAN, 1910-2008) FIGURE STUDIES Charcoal and pastel on brown wove paper: 15 x 8 in. (sight) Framed; lower right signed: John Lear
Potomack Company
Nov. 19, 2018
JOHN LEAR, JR. (AMERICAN, 1910-2008) THE ROOKIE, 1987 Graphite on paper: 9 1/2 x 10 in.
Est: $400 - $600
JOHN LEAR, JR. (AMERICAN, 1910-2008) THE ROOKIE, 1987 Graphite on paper: 9 1/2 x 10 in. Framed; lower right signed and dated: John Lear 87
Potomack Company
Nov. 19, 2018
JOHN LEAR, JR. (AMERICAN, 1910-2008) FIGURE STUDY Mixed media: 23 x 12 1/2 in.
Est: $400 - $600
JOHN LEAR, JR. (AMERICAN, 1910-2008) FIGURE STUDY Mixed media: 23 x 12 1/2 in. Framed; lower right signed: John Lear
Potomack Company
Nov. 19, 2018
JOHN LEAR, JR. (AMERICAN, 1910-2008) SURREALIST FIGURE IN ARCHITECTURAL LANDSCAPE Oil on masonite: 30 x 40 in.
Est: $500 - $700
JOHN LEAR, JR. (AMERICAN, 1910-2008) SURREALIST FIGURE IN ARCHITECTURAL LANDSCAPE Oil on masonite: 30 x 40 in.
Potomack Company
Nov. 17, 2018
JOHN LEAR, JR. (AMERICAN, 1910-2008) IN SHADOW, 1988 Watercolor and color pencil on paper: 11 1/2 x 13 in. (sight)
Est: $600 - $800
JOHN LEAR, JR. (AMERICAN, 1910-2008) IN SHADOW, 1988 Watercolor and color pencil on paper: 11 1/2 x 13 in. (sight) Framed; lower left side signed and dated: John Lear 88
Potomack Company
Nov. 17, 2018
JOHN LEAR, JR. (AMERICAN, 1910-2008) MALE FIGURE STUDY WITH ROMAN HELMET, 1983 Graphite on wove paper: 12 1/2 x 8 3/4 in. (sight)
Est: $600 - $800
JOHN LEAR, JR. (AMERICAN, 1910-2008) MALE FIGURE STUDY WITH ROMAN HELMET, 1983 Graphite on wove paper: 12 1/2 x 8 3/4 in. (sight) Framed; lower right signed and dated: John Lear/ 83
Potomack Company
Oct. 13, 2018
JOHN LEAR AMERICAN 1910-2008
Est: $800 - $1,200
The Cloud of Damocles, mixed media and watercolor on illustration board, 13 x 9 in (33 x 22.9 cm), signed lower right, PROVENANCE: Exhibition label verso "Twenty Third Annual Exhibit, 1980 Sidney Rothman, The Gallery"
Trinity International Auctions & Appraisals, LLC
Aug. 23, 2018
John Lear Jr (American, 1910 - 2008)
Est: $300 - $500
Pencil on paper Signed and dated lower right, 1991 11" H x 8 1/3" W Portrait of an acrobat
Alderfer Auction
Aug. 23, 2018
John Lear Jr (American, 1910 - 2008)
Est: $400 - $800
Watercolor "Back to the wall of memories", 1999 Signed and dated lower right 14" H x 19" W Interior of a shirtless male Purchased from the Hahn Gallery, Philadelphia PA
Alderfer Auction
Aug. 23, 2018
John Lear Jr (American, 1910 - 2008)
Est: $300 - $500
Watercolor "Upper Pasture", 2003 Signed and dated lower right 10" H x 14" W Horse and stable hand in the pasture Purchased from the Chestnut Hill Gallery, Philadelphia PA
Alderfer Auction
Feb. 03, 2018
JOHN B. LEAR (American, 1910-2008). MALE NUDE IN TREE, pencil.
Est: $300 - $400
JOHN B. LEAR (American, 1910-2008). MALE NUDE IN TREE, pencil - Framed, sight: 13 in. x 8 1/2 in. PROVENANCE: Estate of Jim Graham, former Washington, DC, Councilman
Sloans & Kenyon
Feb. 03, 2018
JOHN B. LEAR. (American, 1910-2008). ORGY SCENE, signed and dated '81 lower right. Pencil.
Est: $800 - $1,000
JOHN B. LEAR. (American, 1910-2008). ORGY SCENE, signed and dated '81 lower right. Pencil - Framed, sight: 12 1/2 in. x 30 1/2 in. PROVENANCE: Estate of Jim Graham, former Washington, DC, Councilman
Sloans & Kenyon
Feb. 03, 2018
JOHN B. LEAR (American, 1910-2008). TWO MALE NUDES and A MALE AND FEMALE NUDE: TWO WORKS, one signed lower left. Pencil.
Est: $500 - $700
JOHN B. LEAR (American, 1910-2008). TWO MALE NUDES and A MALE AND FEMALE NUDE: TWO WORKS, one signed lower left. Pencil - Framed, sight: 12 in. x 8 1/2 in., each PROVENANCE: Estate of Jim Graham, former Washington, DC, Councilman
Sloans & Kenyon
Dec. 06, 2017
John Lear Pencil Graphite Drawing Man Woman LISTED
Est: $100 - $300
Drawing of a woman and man by John Lear (1910-2008) USA. Features a pencil on paper drawing of a scantily clad young man and woman. Signed John Lear lower right. Work measures 13.5" x 10.5". Housed in metal frame measuring 19.25" x 16.25". Good overall condition. In house continental USA shipping $85 plus insurance.
Hill Auction Gallery
Dec. 06, 2017
John Lear US Pencil Graphite Drawing of Man LISTED
Est: $100 - $300
Drawing of a man by John Lear (1910-2008) USA. Features a pencil on paper drawing of a scantily clad young man. Signed John Lear '91 lower right. Work measures 13.5" x 9.5". Housed in wood frame measuring 21" x 17". Good overall condition. In house continental USA shipping $85 plus insurance.
Hill Auction Gallery
Jun. 15, 2017
JOHN B. LEAR, American (1910-2008), Mechanical Future Environment, mixed media on paper, signed "John Lear" and dated "87" lower rig...
Est: $700 - $900
JOHN B. LEAR American (1910-2008) Mechanical Future Environment mixed media on paper, signed "John Lear" and dated "87" lower right. 20 x 25 1/4 inches Provenance: Private Collection, Maryland. Other Notes: Tags: Illustration, Modern / Contemporary
Shannon's