John Mather Paintings & Artwork for Sale | John Mather Art Value Price Guide

Aug. 11, 2024
John Mather. 1911. Mountain scene. Watercolour. Signed lower left. 14cm x 24cm
Est: $800 - $1,200
John Mather. 1911. Mountain scene. Watercolour. Signed lower left. 14cm x 24cm
Lawsons
Jul. 21, 2024
JOHN MATHER (1848-1916), Bush Hut near Healesville
Est: $60 - $80
JOHN MATHER (1848-1916) Bush Hut near Healesville etching signed on margin: J Mather 12.5 x 16.5cm
Gibson's
May. 23, 2024
JOHN MATHER, CAPE WOLLAMAI 1898, OIL ON CANVAS, SIGNED AND DATED LOWER LEFT, SIGNED, TITLED AND DATED VERSO, 41 X 31CM, FRAME SIZE:...
Est: $2,000 - $3,000
JOHN MATHER, CAPE WOLLAMAI 1898, OIL ON CANVAS, SIGNED AND DATED LOWER LEFT, SIGNED, TITLED AND DATED VERSO, 41 X 31CM, FRAME SIZE: 54 X 44CM PROVENANCE: PRIVATE COLLECTION, MELBOURNE
Leonard Joel
May. 18, 2024
JOHN MATHER Landscape Watercolor
Est: $300 - $600
Watercolor on paper of a moonlight landscape with creek, trees and small building by John Mather (Australia, 1848-1916), signed lower left and dated 1873. Image measures 11-1/4" x 8-1/4", frame measures 18" x 15". This item can be shipped in-house.
Blackwell Auctions LLC
Apr. 18, 2024
JOHN MATHER, GRASS FIRE HEALESVILLE 2004, WATERCOLOUR ON PAPER, SIGNED AND DATED LOWER LEFT, 30 X 45.5CM, FRAME SIZE: 53 X 68.5CM
Est: $700 - $900
JOHN MATHER, GRASS FIRE HEALESVILLE 2004, WATERCOLOUR ON PAPER, SIGNED AND DATED LOWER LEFT, 30 X 45.5CM, FRAME SIZE: 53 X 68.5CM
Leonard Joel
Mar. 07, 2024
JOHN MATHER, AT THE FOOT OF THE DANDENONGS 1904, WATERCOLOUR, SIGNED AND DATED LOWER LEFT, 49 X 34.5CM, FRAME SIZE: 74.5 X 60.5
Est: $400 - $600
JOHN MATHER, AT THE FOOT OF THE DANDENONGS 1904, WATERCOLOUR, SIGNED AND DATED LOWER LEFT, 49 X 34.5CM, FRAME SIZE: 74.5 X 60.5
Leonard Joel
Mar. 01, 2024
John Mather (Australian 1848-1916) Watercolour "Gathering Seaweed) 60 x 35 cm.
Est: £60 - £80
John Mather (Australian 1848-1916) Watercolour "Gathering Seaweed) 60 x 35 cm.
Hannam's Auctioneers
Nov. 02, 2023
JOHN MATHER, KOOYONGA CLUB HOUSE, ETCHING FINAL ARTISTS PROOF EDITION OF 80, SIGNED TITLED AND EDITIONED BELOW IMAGE, 17.5 X 30CM (...
Est: $300 - $500
JOHN MATHER, KOOYONGA CLUB HOUSE, ETCHING FINAL ARTISTS PROOF EDITION OF 80, SIGNED TITLED AND EDITIONED BELOW IMAGE, 17.5 X 30CM (IMAGE), FRAME SIZE: 32 X 43CM
Leonard Joel
Oct. 08, 2023
MATHER John (1848-1916), Hillside Landscape, 1915., W/Clr, 14x18cm
Est: $200 - $400
MATHER, John (1848-1916) Hillside Landscape, 1915. W/Clr 14x18cm
Davidson Auctions
Oct. 07, 2023
John B. Mather, Australia (1848-1916), So. Australia, watercolor on paper, 8 1/2"H x 11 5/8"W, 12 3/8"H x 15 1/2"W (frame)
Est: $300 - $500
John B. Mather Australia, (1848-1916) So. Australia watercolor on paper Titled lower right.
Ripley Auctions
Sep. 18, 2023
John Mather, Australia (1848-1916), The Distant Cliffs 1885, Oil on artist board
Est: $400 - $600
John Mather Australia (1848-1916) The Distant Cliffs 1885 Oil on artist board Signed & dated lower left
Theodore Bruce Auctioneers & Valuers
Aug. 21, 2023
John Baxter Mather, Australia (1853-1940), Untitled, Lake Scene, Watercolour
Est: $80 - $120
John Baxter Mather Australia (1853-1940) Untitled, Lake Scene Watercolour Signed lower left
Theodore Bruce Auctioneers & Valuers
Aug. 17, 2023
JOHN MATHER, (LANDSCAPE WITH HORSES), WATERCOLOUR, SIGNED LOWER LEFT, 32.5 X 49CM, FRAME SIZE: 69 X 84CM
Est: $700 - $1,000
JOHN MATHER, (LANDSCAPE WITH HORSES), WATERCOLOUR, SIGNED LOWER LEFT, 32.5 X 49CM, FRAME SIZE: 69 X 84CM
Leonard Joel
Jul. 20, 2023
John B. Mather, Australia (1848-1916), So. Australia, watercolor on paper, 8 1/2"H x 11 5/8"W, 12 3/8"H x 15 1/2"W (frame)
Est: $300 - $500
John B. Mather Australia, (1848-1916) So. Australia watercolor on paper Titled lower right.
Ripley Auctions
Jul. 09, 2023
JOHN MATHER (1848-1916), Gippsland Lakes 1903
Est: $200 - $400
JOHN MATHER (1848-1916) Gippsland Lakes 1903 etching signed with initials and dated in plate: J M 6.03 11.5 x 11.5cm (image size) PROVENANCE The Robert Law Collection, Melbourne Thence by descent
Gibson's
Jul. 09, 2023
JOHN MATHER (1848-1916), Foreshore Trees
Est: $200 - $400
JOHN MATHER (1848-1916) Foreshore Trees etching signed on margin: J Mather 12 x 16.5cm PROVENANCE The Robert Law Collection, Melbourne Thence by descent
Gibson's
Jul. 09, 2023
JOHN MATHER (1848-1916), Aboriginal Woman
Est: $200 - $300
JOHN MATHER (1848-1916) Aboriginal Woman etching signed on margin: J Mather 12 x 8cm PROVENANCE The Robert Law Collection, Melbourne Thence by descent
Gibson's
Jul. 01, 2023
John B. Mather, Australia (1848-1916), Erskine River Lorne, watercolor on paper, 8 5/8"H x 11 1/8"W (sight), 17"H x 19"W (frame)
Est: $700 - $900
John B. Mather Australia, (1848-1916) Erskine River Lorne watercolor on paper signed and dated lower right and titled lower left
Ripley Auctions
Jul. 01, 2023
John B. Mather, Australia (1848-1916), Sunshine and Shadow, Lyttelton, New Zealand, watercolor on paper, 9 3/8"H x 13 3/8"W (sight), 19 1/2"H x 23 1/2"W (frame)
Est: $700 - $900
John B. Mather Australia, (1848-1916) Sunshine and Shadow, Lyttelton, New Zealand, watercolor on paper signed and dated lower left. Titled lower right.
Ripley Auctions
Jul. 01, 2023
John B. Mather, Australia (1848-1916), So. Australia, watercolor on paper, 8 1/2"H x 11 5/8"W (sight), 12 3/8"H x 15 1/2"W (frame)
Est: $700 - $900
John B. Mather Australia, (1848-1916) So. Australia watercolor on paper Titled lower right.
Ripley Auctions
Jul. 01, 2023
John B. Mather, Australia (1848-1916), Swamp Philip Island, watercolor on paper, 11 3/8"H x 17 1/4"W (sight), 20 1/2"H x 25 1/2"W (frame)
Est: $700 - $900
John B. Mather Australia, (1848-1916) Swamp Philip Island watercolor on paper signed and dated lower right and titled lower right.
Ripley Auctions
Jun. 28, 2023
JOHN MATHER (AUSTRALIAN 1848-1916) NEAR WARRI YALLOCK
Est: £500 - £800
JOHN MATHER (AUSTRALIAN 1848-1916) NEAR WARRI YALLOCK Signed and dated 1900 lower left, watercolour (28.5cm x 39cm (11.25in x 15.25in))
Lyon & Turnbull
May. 28, 2023
JOHN MATHER (1848-1916), Along the River
Est: $200 - $400
JOHN MATHER (1848-1916) Along the River etching signed on margin: J Mather 13 x 22.5cm PROVENANCE The Robert Law Collection, Melbourne Thence by descent
Gibson's
Apr. 16, 2023
JOHN MATHER (1848-1916), The Quiet Inlet 1911
Est: $3,000 - $5,000
JOHN MATHER (1848-1916) The Quiet Inlet 1911 watercolour signed and dated lower left: J Mather 1911 44.5 x 77.5cm PROVENANCE The Robert Law Collection, Melbourne Thence by descent
Gibson's
Apr. 16, 2023
JOHN MATHER (1848-1916), Mt Saint George, Lorne 1908
Est: $8,000 - $12,000
JOHN MATHER (1848-1916) Mt Saint George, Lorne 1908 oil on canvas signed and dated lower left: J Mather 08 signed, dated and titled verso: J Mather 08 Mt Saint George, Lorne 49.5 x 90cm PROVENANCE The Robert Law Collection, Melbourne Thence by descent
Gibson's
Feb. 05, 2023
John Mather “Sunny Day” Oil, c1881
Est: $800 - $1,000
John Mather (1848-1916) "Sunny Day" oil on wood panel, signed lower right, circa 1881. Measurements: 21cm x 35cm (Frame: 44cm x 58cm).
Kerleys Auctions
Jan. 12, 2023
JOHN MATHER (SCOTLAND/AUSTRALIA, 1848-1916) OIL ON CANVAS, COASTAL SCENE, SIGNED LOWER LEFT J MATHER, MEASURES 68CM W X 53CM H
Est: $600 - $1,300
JOHN MATHER (SCOTLAND/AUSTRALIA, 1848-1916) OIL ON CANVAS, COASTAL SCENE, SIGNED LOWER LEFT J MATHER, MEASURES 68CM W X 53CM H
Albion Antique Auction Centre
Oct. 13, 2022
John Mather, Australia (1848-1914), Sunset over Bush Cottage, Watercolour
Est: $150 - $250
John Mather Australia, (1848-1914) Sunset over Bush Cottage Watercolour Signed lower left
Theodore Bruce Auctioneers & Valuers
Sep. 17, 2022
John Mather (attr) Cellist Caricature Etching
Est: $200 - $400
Small etching of a caricature of a cellist, possibly by John Mather (Australian, 1848-1916), framed measurements 12 x 8 inches. This item will need to be shipped by a packing company of your choice. We maintain a list of reliable shippers, or you may choose your own.
Blackwell Auctions LLC
Sep. 17, 2022
John MATHER Landscape Etching
Est: $200 - $400
John Mather (Australian, 1848-1916) etching of wooden structure in landscape setting, framed measurements 9 1/4 x 11 inches. Mather was Scottish and migrated to Australia in 1878. He was a painter in oils and watercolors, as well as a prolific etcher. Leader of many artist societies in Australia, he was also associated with the plein-air artist camps that grew around Sydney in the late 19th century. Three of his works are owned by the National Gallery of Victoria. This item can be shipped in-house.
Blackwell Auctions LLC
Sep. 17, 2022
John MATHER O/C Landscape Painting
Est: $500 - $1,000
Oil on canvas painting of landscape scene by John Mather (Australian, 1848-1916) signed lower left corner Mather 1901, framed with a glass mosaic frame, measurements framed 21 x 17, image 13 1/2 x 9 1/2 inches. Mather was Scottish and migrated to Australia in 1878. He was a painter in oils and watercolors, as well as a prolific etcher. Leader of many artist societies in Australia, he was also associated with the plein-air artist camps that grew around Sydney in the late 19th century. Three of his works are owned by the National Gallery of Victoria. This item will need to be shipped by a packing company of your choice. We maintain a list of reliable shippers, or you may choose your own.
Blackwell Auctions LLC
Jun. 18, 2022
JOHN MATHER Watercolor Painting 1885
Est: $400 - $800
Watercolor on paper by John Mather (Australian, 1848-1916). Signed lower left and dated 1885 in pencil on verso. Unframed. Measures 19-3/4" x 30". Mather was Scottish and migrated to Australia in 1878. He was a painter of oils and watercolors, as well as a prolific etcher. Leader of many artist societies in Australia, he was associated with the plein-air artist camps that grew around Sydney in the late 19th century. Three of his works are owned by the National Gallery of Victoria. This item will need to be shipped by a packing company of your choice. We maintain a list of reliable shippers, or you may choose your own.
Blackwell Auctions LLC
Jun. 18, 2022
JOHN MATHER, Watercolor, Australia
Est: $400 - $800
John Mather (Australian, 1848-1916) watercolor portrait painting of a bearded man. Untitled. Signed lower right corner and dated what appears to be 1917. Sight size is 17" x 11", framed to 25" x 19". Mather was Scottish and migrated to Australia in 1878. He was a painter in oils and watercolors, as well as a prolific etcher. Leader of many artist societies in Australia, he was also associated with the plein-air artist camps that grew around Sydney in the late 19th century. Three of his works are owned by the National Gallery of Victoria. This item will need to be shipped by a packing company of your choice. We maintain a list of reliable shippers, or you may choose your own.
Blackwell Auctions LLC
Jun. 18, 2022
JOHN MATHER, Etching, Linlithgow Palace
Est: $400 - $800
Antique etching in sepia by John Mather (Australian, 1848-1916). Signed in pencil. Overall framed size is 10-1/4" x 12-3/4. Glass has inventory number and title on plastic label, lower left. Mather was Scottish and migrated to Australia in 1878. He was a painter of oils and watercolors, as well as a prolific etcher. Leader of many artist societies in Australia, he was associated with the plein-air artist camps that grew around Sydney in the late 19th century. Three of his works are owned by the National Gallery of Victoria. This item can be shipped in-house.
Blackwell Auctions LLC
Jun. 08, 2022
JOHN MATHER - COTTAGE BY STREAM - O/C
Est: $300 - $500
John Mather, Scottish-Australian, 1848-1916, Cottage by stream, signed Mather lower right
Litchfield Auctions
May. 29, 2022
JOHN MATHER (1848 - 1916), Figures in the Fitzroy Gardens, watercolour, signed and dated '6.07' lower left, 25 x 16.5cm. This picture had been included in the Victorian Artist's Society Exhibition of 1907; Item 70. Provenance: Leonard Joel, Austral
Est: $400 - $600
JOHN MATHER (1848 - 1916), Figures in the Fitzroy Gardens, watercolour, signed and dated '6.07' lower left, 25 x 16.5cm. This picture had been included in the Victorian Artist's Society Exhibition of 1907; Item 70. Provenance: Leonard Joel, Australian Paintings, Melbourne, 01/08/1984, Lot No. 186
Leski Auctions Pty Ltd
May. 07, 2022
JOHN MATHER, Watercolor, Badger Creek
Est: $600 - $1,200
John Mather (Australian, 1848-1916) watercolor of landscape with cows titled "Badger Creek", signed lower left and dated '05, good condition, minor discoloration around edges of image, framed 21 1/2 x 16 1/2", image 13 1/2 x 9 1/2". Mather was Scottish and migrated to Australia in 1878. He was a painter in oils and watercolors, as well as a prolific etcher. Leader of many artist societies in Australia, he was also associated with the plein-air artist camps that grew around Sydney in the late 19th century. Three of his works are owned by the National Gallery of Victoria.
Blackwell Auctions LLC
May. 07, 2022
JOHN MATHER, WC Early Morning, Bush Fire Smoke
Est: $600 - $1,200
John Mather (Australian, 1848-1916) watercolor of landscape titled "Early Morning, Bush Fire Smoke", signed lower left and dated '05, good condition, some yellowing, framed 21 x 27" image 19 1/4 x 13". Mather was Scottish and migrated to Australia in 1878. He was a painter in oils and watercolors, as well as a prolific etcher. Leader of many artist societies in Australia, he was also associated with the plein-air artist camps that grew around Sydney in the late 19th century. Three of his works are owned by the National Gallery of Victoria.
Blackwell Auctions LLC
May. 07, 2022
JOHN MATHER, Watercolor, Steel's Flat
Est: $600 - $1,200
John Mather (Australian, 1848-1916) watercolor painting of a landscape, titled "Steel's Flat," Signed lower left corner, good condition, three spots of discoloration right side of the paper in sky, minor yellowing around edges of image near mat, framed 20 x 25 1/2", image 11 1/4 x 17". Mather was Scottish and migrated to Australia in 1878. He was a painter in oils and watercolors, as well as a prolific etcher. Leader of many artist societies in Australia, he was also associated with the plein-air artist camps that grew around Sydney in the late 19th century. Three of his works are owned by the National Gallery of Victoria.
Blackwell Auctions LLC
May. 07, 2022
JOHN MATHER, Watercolor, Australia
Est: $600 - $1,200
John Mather (Australian, 1848-1916) watercolor painting of a landscape. Untitled. Signed lower left corner and dated 1915. Excellent condition with minor toning. Sight size is 8" x 11 1/2", framed without glass to 12" x 15 1/2". Provenance listed in pencil verso. Mather was Scottish and migrated to Australia in 1878. He was a painter in oils and watercolors, as well as a prolific etcher. Leader of many artist societies in Australia, he was also associated with the plein-air artist camps that grew around Sydney in the late 19th century. Three of his works are owned by the National Gallery of Victoria.
Blackwell Auctions LLC
May. 07, 2022
JOHN MATHER Landscape Etching
Est: $400 - $800
Framed etching by John Mather (Australian, 1848-1916), landscape with trees, label on framed reads "Gum Trees" signed in print. Image measures 4 5/8 x 6 1/2" framed measures 8 1/4 x 10 1/4". Mather was Scottish and migrated to Australia in 1878. He was a painter of oils and watercolors, as well as a prolific etcher. Leader of many artist societies in Australia, he was associated with the plein-air artist camps that grew around Sydney in the late 19th century. Three of his works are owned by the National Gallery of Victoria.
Blackwell Auctions LLC
May. 07, 2022
JOHN MATHER Landscape Etching
Est: $400 - $800
Small etching of landscape by John Mather (Australian, 1848-1916), signed in pencil below image lower right center, written on lower left "Reproduction of pencil drawing Sept. 17, 1898." paper is somewhat discolored with two small dark spots in the surrounding paper (not in the print). image measures 2 3/4 x 3 7/8" framed size 8 x 12." Mather was Scottish and migrated to Australia in 1878. He was a painter of oils and watercolors, as well as a prolific etcher. Leader of many artist societies in Australia, he was associated with the plein-air artist camps that grew around Sydney in the late 19th century. Three of his works are owned by the National Gallery of Victoria.
Blackwell Auctions LLC
May. 07, 2022
JOHN MATHER, Etching, Bathers
Est: $400 - $800
Nude bathers etching in sepia by John Mather (Australian, 1848-1916). Signed in pencil, lower margin. Overall framed size is 13 x 11. Excellent condition. Mather was Scottish and migrated to Australia in 1878. He was a painter of oils and watercolors, as well as a prolific etcher. Leader of many artist societies in Australia, he was associated with the plein-air artist camps that grew around Sydney in the late 19th century. Three of his works are owned by the National Gallery of Victoria.
Blackwell Auctions LLC
May. 07, 2022
JOHN MATHER, Watercolor, Australia
Est: $500 - $1,000
John Mather (Australian, 1848-1916) watercolor painting of a landscape. Untitled. Signed lower left corner and dated 1914. Excellent condition with minor toning. Sight size is 8 1/2" x 12", framed to 13" x 17". Mather was Scottish and migrated to Australia in 1878. He was a painter in oils and watercolors, as well as a prolific etcher. Leader of many artist societies in Australia, he was also associated with the plein-air artist camps that grew around Sydney in the late 19th century. Three of his works are owned by the National Gallery of Victoria.
Blackwell Auctions LLC
Apr. 28, 2022
JOHN MATHER (1848-1916) Beachscape 1886 watercolour 15.5 x 35 cm (frame: 38 x 56 x 2 cm) signed and dated lower left
Est: $400 - $600
JOHN MATHER (1848-1916) Beachscape 1886 watercolour 15.5 x 35 cm (frame: 38 x 56 x 2 cm) signed and dated lower left
Lawsons
Apr. 27, 2022
JOHN MATHER - COTTAGE BY STREAM - O/C
Est: $600 - $900
John Mather, Scottish-Australian, 1848-1916, Cottage by stream, signed Mather lower right
Litchfield Auctions
Apr. 13, 2022
JOHN MATHER, RIVER AND MOUNTAIN LANDSCAPE, 1897
Est: $3,000 - $5,000
JOHN MATHER (1848 - 1916) RIVER AND MOUNTAIN LANDSCAPE, 1897 watercolour on paper 66.0 x 98.0 cm (sight) 92.0 x 124.0 cm (frame) signed and dated lower left: J. Mather. 97 PROVENANCE Private collection, Adelaide This work is located in our Melbourne Gallery
Deutscher and Hackett
Mar. 26, 2022
John B. Mather, Australia (1848-1916), Study of Rocks on Riddell's Creek and On the Darein Creek, two watercolors on paper, Largest: 10 1/4"H x 14 3/8"W (sight), 19 1/2"H x 22 1/2"W (frame)
Est: $600 - $800
John B. Mather Australia, (1848-1916) Study of Rocks on Riddell's Creek and On the Darein Creek two watercolors on paper both titled verso, Study of rocks signed lower left.
Ripley Auctions