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

Jun. 25, 2026
JOHN McCRACKEN
Est: CHF15,000 - CHF20,000
JOHN McCRACKEN (Berkeley 1934–2011 New York City) Ping. 1999. Polyester resin, fibreglass and plywood. Verso signed, titled and dated: Ping 1999 McCracken. 21 × 71.5 × 9 cm. Provenance: - Hauser & Wirth, Zurich (verso with label). - Private collection Switzerland, acquired in the above gallery in 1999. Exhibited: Zurich 1999, John McCracken, Hauser & Wirth, 28 August–23 October 1999. ------------------------------------------------- JOHN McCRACKEN (Berkeley 1934–2011 New York City) Ping. 1999. Polyesterharz, Fiberglas und Sperrholz. Verso signiert, betitelt und datiert: Ping 1999 McCracken. 21 × 71,5 × 9 cm. Provenienz: - Hauser & Wirth, Zürich (verso mit dem Etikett). - Privatsammlung Schweiz, in obiger Galerie 1999 erworben. Ausstellung: Zürich 1999, John McCracken, Hauser & Wirth, 28.8.–23.10.1999.
Koller Auctions
May. 15, 2026
Red Column
Est: $100,000 - $150,000
John McCracken 1934 - 2011 Red Column signed and dated 1968 (on the underside) polyester resin and fiberglass on wood 88 by 24 by 24 in. 223.5 by 61 by 61 cm. Executed in 1968.
Sotheby's
May. 14, 2026
John McCracken, Black Block
Est: $80,000 - $120,000
John McCracken Black Block 1966 lacquer, fiberglass, plywood 15.5 h x 18 w x 8.5 d in (39 x 46 x 22 cm) Signed, titled and dated to underside 'Black Block 1966 John McCracken'. Provenance: David Zwirner, New York | Private Collection | Christie's, New York, Post-War and Contemporary Art Day Sale, 12 May 2015, Lot 159 | Museo de Arte Contemporaneo de Buenos Aires (MACBA) Exhibited: A Minimal Future? Art as Object 1958-1968, 14 March - 2 August 2004, The Museum of Contemporary Art, Los Angeles | John McCracken: Early Sculpture, 9 September - 22 October 2005, Zwirner & Wirth, New York | John McCracken: Works from 1963-2011, 10 September - 19 October 2013, Zwirner & Wirth, New York | Geometric Obsession: American School 1965 - 2015, 15 October 2015 - 6 March 2016, Museo de Arte Contemporaneo, Buenos Aires (curated by Robert Morgan) Literature: A Minimal Future? Art as Object 1958-1968, The Museum of Contemporary Art, Los Angeles exhibition catalog, pg. 291 John McCracken: Early Sculpture, Zwirner & Wirth exhibition catalog, ppg. 15, 61 Geometric Obsession: American School 1965 - 2015, Museo de Arte Contemporaneo exhibition catalog, pg. 165 This work will ship from Lambertville, New Jersey.
Rago Arts and Auction Center
Nov. 27, 2025
JOHN MCCRACKEN
Est: CHF80,000 - CHF140,000
JOHN MCCRACKEN (Berkeley 1934–2011 New York City) Tech Beat. 1999. Polyester resin, fiberglass and plywood. Signed, titled and dated verso: Tech Beat 1999 John McCracken. 198 × 121 × 15 cm. Provenance: - Hauser & Wirth, Zurich (verso with label). - Private collection, Switzerland (acquired from the above in 1999). Exhibited: Zurich 1999, John McCracken, Galerie Hauser & Wirth, 28 August–23 October 1999. ------------------------------------------------- JOHN MCCRACKEN (Berkeley 1934–2011 New York City) Tech Beat. 1999. Polyesterharz, Fiberglas und Sperrholz. Verso signiert, betitelt und datiert: Tech Beat 1999 John McCracken. 198 × 121 × 15 cm. Provenienz: - Hauser & Wirth, Zürich (verso mit dem Etikett). - Privatsammlung Schweiz, in obiger Galerie 1999 erworben. Ausstellung: Zürich 1999, John McCracken, Galerie Hauser & Wirth, 28.8.–23.10.1999. Als hätte man ein Stück aus dem Ozean oder Himmel geschnitten – ganz so wirkt John McCrackens Werk "Tech Beat". Seit den 1960er-Jahren setzt sich der Künstler in seinen "Plank"-Arbeiten mit der Verhandlung von Fläche und Raum auseinander: Seine bunten, oft nur an die White-Cube-Wände der Galerien oder Museen angelehnten Planken sind dabei weder Wandarbeit noch Skulptur, sondern stehen im wahrsten Sinne des Wortes irgendwo dazwischen. Die hochglänzende Oberfläche, in der sich die umgebenden Räume spiegeln, befeuert die aufkommenden Fragen nach dem eigentlichen Ort dieser Objekte: Während sie zwar ganz offensichtlich aus fester Materie bestehen und eine deutliche Präsenz im Raum haben, wirken sie teils dennoch fast transparent und durchdringbar – wie Öffnungen in eine andere Dimension. "Tech Beat" führt dieses Phänomen als eine der späten und an der Schwelle zur Loslösung von der Wandfläche stehenden "Planks" par excellence vor. Durch die auf Spiegelglanz polierte Oberfläche der in verschiedensten Blautönen changierenden Front dieser faszinierenden Arbeit entsteht der Eindruck, als blicke man durch ein Portal in die Unendlichkeit. Während die beinahe hypnotische Wirkung des blau schimmernden Rechtecks den Blick der Betrachtenden einfängt und in eine Art suggerierte Tiefe im Inneren des Werkes zieht, markiert der Künstler die Arbeit über die klare Begrenzung der spiegelnden Fläche mit tiefen mattweissen Seitenkanten zugleich sehr nüchtern und deutlich als plastisches Objekt, das im Hier und Jetzt verankert ist. McCrackens Materialien – Holz, Polyesterharz, Fiberglas und Acryl – sind industriell, doch in seiner Hand verwandeln sie sich in skulpturale, transluzent wirkende Objekte mit einer ganz eigenen, fast spirituell anmutenden Energie. 1995 erklärte der Künstler in einem Interview mit Thomas Kellein: "I see the plank as existing between two worlds, […] the floor representing the physical world of standing objects, trees, cars, buildings, [and] human bodies, […] and the wall representing the world of the imagination, illusionist painting space, [and] human mental space." "Tech Beat" repräsentiert dies in Reinform: Oszillierend zwischen klarer materieller Präsenz und der Suggestion eines rein immateriell existierenden Raumes ist das Werk in beiden Konzepten verankert – ein ausgewogenes Zusammenspiel von Licht, Farbe und Raum, das das Immaterielle im Materiellen sichtbar werden lässt.
Koller Auctions
Nov. 20, 2025
JOHN MCCRACKEN (1934-2011). Silver. polyester resin, fiberglass and plywood
Est: $150,000 - $200,000
JOHN MCCRACKEN (1934-2011). Silver. polyester resin, fiberglass and plywood93 x 17 x 3 5/8 in. (236.2 x 43.2 x 9.2 cm.).
Christie's
Nov. 19, 2025
Space
Est: $150,000 - $200,000
John McCracken 1934 - 2011 Space incised with the artist's signature, title and date 2002 (on the underside) polyester resin and fiberglass on plywood 92 by 14 by 3 ¾ in. 233.7 by 35.6 by 9.5 cm. Executed in 2002.
Sotheby's
Nov. 19, 2025
Untitled (Pink Block)
Est: $80,000 - $120,000
Property from an Important Private Collection John McCracken 1934 - 2011 Untitled (Pink Block) signed and dated 68 (on the underside) polyester resin and fiberglass 11 ¼ by 12 by 8 ¾ in. 28.6 by 30.5 by 22.2 cm. Executed in 1968.
Sotheby's
Sep. 30, 2025
JOHN MCCRACKEN (1934-2011). Star. resin, fiberglass and plywood.
Est: $60,000 - $80,000
JOHN MCCRACKEN (1934-2011). Star. resin, fiberglass and plywood.
Christie's
Sep. 30, 2025
JOHN MCCRACKEN (B. 1934). On the Go. polyester resin, fiberglass and plywoo
Est: $80,000 - $120,000
JOHN MCCRACKEN (B. 1934). On the Go. polyester resin, fiberglass and plywood.
Christie's
Sep. 30, 2025
JOHN MCCRACKEN (1934-2011). Yellow Wood Plank. epoxy on pine.
Est: $70,000 - $100,000
JOHN MCCRACKEN (1934-2011). Yellow Wood Plank. epoxy on pine.
Christie's
Jul. 18, 2025
JOHN MCCRACKEN (1934-2011). Untitled. ink on paper18 x 24 in. (45.7 x 61 cm
Est: $5,000 - $7,000
JOHN MCCRACKEN (1934-2011). Untitled. ink on paper18 x 24 in. (45.7 x 61 cm.).
Christie's
Jul. 18, 2025
JOHN MCCRACKEN (1934-2011). Untitled. ink on paper18 x 24 in. (45.7 x 61 cm
Est: $5,000 - $7,000
JOHN MCCRACKEN (1934-2011). Untitled. ink on paper18 x 24 in. (45.7 x 61 cm.).
Christie's
Jul. 18, 2025
JOHN MCCRACKEN (1934-2011). Rigel. lacquer, resin, fiberglass and plywood17
Est: $70,000 - $100,000
JOHN MCCRACKEN (1934-2011). Rigel. lacquer, resin, fiberglass and plywood17 x 92 ¼ x 4 ¾ in. (43.2 x 234.3 x 12.1 cm.).
Christie's
May. 15, 2025
JOHN MCCRACKEN (1934-2011). Glacier. resin, fiberglass and plywood.
Est: $120,000 - $180,000
JOHN MCCRACKEN (1934-2011). Glacier. resin, fiberglass and plywood.
Christie's
Apr. 18, 2025
Sculpture, John Harvey McCracken
Est: $7,000 - $10,000
John Harvey McCracken (American, 1934-2011), "Blue Post and Lintel I," 1970, painted wood maquette, stamped and dated below, overall: 12.5"h x 4"w x 2"d. Provenance: Gift from the artist to current owner, a former Modern Art curator at the Norton Simon Museum (Pasadena Art Museum).
Clars Auctions
Apr. 10, 2025
John McCracken, Untitled
Est: $1,500 - $2,000
John McCracken Untitled 1965-1971 ink on paper sight: 16.5 h x 20.75 w in (42 x 53 cm) Signed and dated to lower right 'JM 65-71'. Provenance: The Artist | Collection of Collins & Milazzo | Private Collection, Paris | Private Collection Exhibited: All Quiet on the Western Front?, 26 September - 31 December 1990, Galerie Antoine Candau, Paris This work will ship from Los Angeles, California.
Los Angeles Modern Auctions
Apr. 10, 2025
John McCracken, Untitled
Est: $1,500 - $2,000
John McCracken Untitled 1965-1971 ink on paper sight: 16.5 h x 20.75 w in (42 x 53 cm) Signed and dated to lower right 'JM 65-71'. Provenance: The Artist | Collection of Collins & Milazzo | Private Collection, Paris | Private Collection Exhibited: All Quiet on the Western Front?, 26 September - 31 December 1990, Galerie Antoine Candau, Paris This work will ship from Los Angeles, California.
Los Angeles Modern Auctions
Mar. 21, 2025
Sculpture, John Harvey McCracken
Est: $10,000 - $15,000
John Harvey McCracken (American, 1934-2011), "Blue Post and Lintel I," 1970, painted wood maquette, stamped and dated below, overall: 12.5"h x 4"w x 2"d. Provenance: Gift from the artist to current owner, a former Modern Art curator at the Norton Simon Museum (Pasadena Art Museum).
Clars Auctions
Feb. 28, 2025
Untitled
Est: $6,000 - $8,000
Works Sold to Benefit Student Scholarships at California College of the Arts John McCracken 1934-2011 Painting 04 acrylic on canvas 22 ¼ by 26 ½ in. 56.5 by 67.3 cm. Executed in 1963. Please note that this lot will not be on view during the sale exhibition. It is located at our Long Island City, New York storage facility. If you would like to examine it in person before the sale please contact Juliette Saylor at Juliette.Saylor@sothebys.com
Sotheby's
Feb. 20, 2025
Sculpture, John Harvey McCracken
Est: $15,000 - $20,000
John Harvey McCracken (American, 1934-2011), "Blue Post and Lintel I," 1970, painted wood maquette, stamped and dated below, overall: 12.5"h x 4"w x 2"d. Provenance: Gift from the artist to current owner, a former Modern Art curator at the Norton Simon Museum (Pasadena Art Museum).
Clars Auctions
Oct. 10, 2024
JOHN MCCRACKEN (1934-2011). Glacier. resin, fiberglass and plywood.
Est: £150,000 - £250,000
JOHN MCCRACKEN (1934-2011). Glacier. resin, fiberglass and plywood.
Christie's
Oct. 02, 2024
Flash
Est: $80,000 - $120,000
John McCracken 1934 - 2011 Flash polyester resin and fiberglass on plywood 87 by 12 by 14½ in. 221 by 30.5 by 36.8 cm. Executed in 2006.
Sotheby's
Sep. 27, 2024
Nightbird
Est: $70,000 - $100,000
John McCracken 1934 - 2011 Nightbird signed, titled and dated 1992 (on the reverse) polyester resin, fiberglass and plywood 6 ½ by 96 by 12 ½ in. 16.5 by 243.8 by 31.8 cm. Executed in 1992.
Sotheby's
Sep. 26, 2024
John McCracken, Blue-Purple Block
Est: $70,000 - $90,000
John McCracken Blue-Purple Block 1970 polyester resin 7.125 h x 7.75 w x 6.125 d in (18 x 20 x 16 cm) Incised signature and date to underside 'John McCracken 1970'. Provenance: Sonnabend Gallery, New York | Ace Gallery, Los Angeles | Acquired from the previous c. 2000 by the present owner Exhibited: John McCracken, 16 May - 13 June 1970, Sonnabend Gallery, New York This work will ship from Los Angeles, California.
Los Angeles Modern Auctions
Jul. 17, 2024
JOHN MCCRACKEN (1934-2011). Seenga. polyester resin, fiberglass and plywood
Est: $60,000 - $80,000
JOHN MCCRACKEN (1934-2011). Seenga. polyester resin, fiberglass and plywood 29 x 18 ½ x 20 in. (73.7 x 47 x 50.8 cm.).
Christie's
Apr. 17, 2024
JOHN MCCRACKEN (1934-2011) Untitled, 1979-80
Est: $10,000 - $15,000
JOHN MCCRACKEN (1934-2011) Untitled, 1979-80 signed and dated 'John McCracken 79-80' (on the reverse) oil on canvas 17 3/4 x 23 3/4 in. 45.1 x 60.3 cm.
Bonhams
Mar. 07, 2024
Twirl
Est: £40,000 - £60,000
John McCracken 1934 - 2011 Twirl incised with the artist's signature, titled and dated 1998 (on the underside) polyester resin and fibreglass on plywood 33 by 33.8 by 19 cm. 13 by 13¼ by 7½ in. Executed in 1998.
Sotheby's
Feb. 28, 2024
John McCracken (American, 1934-2011) - Untitled
Est: $2,500 - $4,000
John McCracken (American, 1934-2011) - Untitled Signed and dated ‘JM I-71’ bottom right, felt pen on paper Sheet size: 10 5/8 x 7 15/16 in. (27 x 20.2cm) Provenance Robert Elkon Gallery, New York, New York. The Collection of Sidney Rothberg, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Exhibition The Members' Gallery, Albright-Knox Art Gallery, Buffalo, New York, 1972 - 1973 ,no 120N. Lot Essay John McCracken was an American artist associated with the minimalist and light and space art movements. Born in Berkeley, California, he gained prominence in the 1960s with his sleek, geometric sculptures often made from industrial materials like fiberglass and resin, characterized by their clean lines and vibrant, monochromatic surfaces. McCracken's work is known for its spiritual and transcendental qualities, reflecting his interest in metaphysics and consciousness. McCracken also created mandala-like felt pen drawings that offered a departure from his three-dimensional works. The present lot, executed with great precision and with an eye toward repetition, exhibits a mesmerizing interplay of symmetry and intricacy. The patterns and forms in McCracken's drawings convey a sense of harmony and balance, drawing viewers into a colorful, contemplative space. Untitled reveals a different dimension of McCracken's out, while still speaking to a career-long exploration of spiritual themes.
Freeman's | Hindman
Feb. 27, 2024
JOHN MCCRACKEN, JOHN MCCCRACKEN
Est: €30 - €60
JOHN MCCRACKEN (1934 - 2011) John MccCracken 2011 Illustrated catalogue published on the occasion of the exhibition held at Castello di Rivoli, Museo d'Arte Contemporanea, Rivoli (February 22nd - June 19th 2011) 29 x 25 cm Skira edition No defects
Art-Rite
Dec. 14, 2023
JOHN H. MCCRACKEN Unloading goods in an industrial city.
Est: $2,000 - $3,000
JOHN H. MCCRACKEN Unloading goods in an industrial city. Cover illustration for Prosperity Magazine, November 1915. Gouache on board. 267x445 mm; 10 1/2x17 1/2 inches. Signed in upper right image. Includes tear sheet.
Swann Auction Galleries
Dec. 01, 2023
Untitled (Plank)
Est: €30,000 - €40,000
Untitled (Plank)
Grisebach
Nov. 30, 2023
John McCracken: "Universe: Flight"
Est: €20,000 - €30,000
MCCRACKEN, JOHN 1934 Berkeley - 2011 New Yor City Title: "Universe: Flight". Date: 1993. Technique: Oil on canvas. Measurement: 111 x 173cm. Notation: Titled, signed and dated verso upper centre: UNIVERSE: FLIGHT McCracken 1993. Provenance: - Capital Group, Los Angeles (label) - Willem Baars Projects, Amsterdam (label) - Private collection Netherlands Estimated shipping costs for this lot: Arrangement after the auction. Explanations to the Catalogue
Van Ham Kunstauktionen
Nov. 16, 2023
Flash
Est: $200,000 - $300,000
John McCracken 1934 - 2011 Flash polyester resin and fiberglass on plywood 87 by 12 by 14½ in. 221 by 30.5 by 36.8 cm. Executed in 2006.
Sotheby's
Oct. 19, 2023
John McCracken (1934-2011) Dream résine, fibre de verre et contreplaqué 231
Est: €180,000 - €250,000
John McCracken (1934-2011) Dream résine, fibre de verre et contreplaqué 231.4 x 30.4 x 7.3 cm.
Christie's
Sep. 29, 2023
JOHN MCCRACKEN (1934-2011) Aqua polyester resin and fiberglass on plywood 9
Est: $200,000 - $300,000
JOHN MCCRACKEN (1934-2011) Aqua polyester resin and fiberglass on plywood 92 ¼ x 19 7/8 x 3 7/8 in. (234.3 x 50.5 x 9.8 cm.)
Christie's
Sep. 28, 2023
Wave
Est: $150,000 - $200,000
Property from the Collection of Donna and Howard Stone John McCracken 1934 - 2011 Wave signed, titled and dated 2004 (on the underside) polyester resin and fiberglass on plywood 96 by 30 by 16 in. 243.8 by 76.2 by 40.6 cm. Executed in 2004.
Sotheby's
May. 19, 2023
Flash
Est: $180,000 - $250,000
On The Edge: Five Decades of American Minimalism John McCracken 1934 - 2011 Flash incised with the signature, title and date 2002 (on the underside) polyester resin and fiberglass on plywood 91 by 14¼ by 3⅞ in. 231.1 by 36.2 by 9.8 cm. Executed in 2002.
Sotheby's
May. 18, 2023
JOHN McCRACKEN (1934-2011) Untitled stainless steel 92 x 18 x 12 1/2 in. (2
Est: $300,000 - $500,000
JOHN McCRACKEN (1934-2011) Untitled stainless steel 92 x 18 x 12 1/2 in. (233.7 x 45.7 x 31.8 cm).
Christie's
May. 02, 2023
John McCracken (American 1934-2011), Circles, Color Serigraph, Monogrammed l.r., 40 x 75 in. (101.6 x 190.5 cm.)
Est: $200 - $400
John McCracken (American 1934-2011), Circles, Color Serigraph, Monogrammed l.r.,
Weschler's
Mar. 08, 2023
John McCracken, Untitled
Est: $1,000 - $1,500
John McCracken Untitled c. 1972 screenprint in colors 73.75 h x 39.75 w in (187 x 101 cm) Signed and numbered to lower right 'JM 139/144'. This work is number 139 from the edition of 144. This work will ship from Lambertville, New Jersey.
Toomey & Co. Auctioneers
Jan. 26, 2023
John Harvey McCracken (American 1934-2011): Untitled,
Est: $1,000 - $2,000
watercolor on paper, framed under acrylic; Provenance: Newport Harbor Art Museum label verso
Abell Auction
Sep. 29, 2022
JOHN MCCRACKEN (1934-2011) Black Block lacquer, fiberglass and plywood 15 1
Est: $120,000 - $180,000
JOHN MCCRACKEN (1934-2011) Black Block lacquer, fiberglass and plywood 15 1/2 x 18 x 8 in. (39.3 x 45.7 x 21 cm.)
Christie's
Sep. 29, 2022
JOHN MCCRACKEN (1934-2011) UFO-2 polyester resin, fiberglass and plywood
Est: $80,000 - $120,000
JOHN MCCRACKEN (1934-2011) UFO-2 polyester resin, fiberglass and plywood
Christie's
Sep. 14, 2022
JOHN MCCRACKEN (1934-2011) Samothrace, 1988
Est: $50,000 - $70,000
JOHN MCCRACKEN (1934-2011) Samothrace, 1988 incised with the artist's signature, titled and dated 'John McCracken 1988 'Samothrace'' (on the underside) stainless steel 19 1/2 x 13 3/8 x 6 1/2 in. 49.5 x 34 x 16.5 cm. For further information on this lot please visit the Bonhams website
Bonhams
May. 24, 2022
John McCracken, Universe Flight
Est: $30,000 - $50,000
John McCracken Universe Flight 1993 oil on canvas 44 h × 68 w in (112 × 173 cm) Signed, titled and dated to verso 'Universe Flight McCracken 1993'. Provenance: LA Louver Gallery, Venice, CA | Acquired from the previous in 1994 by the present owner This work will ship from Rago in Lambertville, New Jersey.
Rago Arts and Auction Center
May. 13, 2022
JOHN MCCRACKEN (1934-2011) Slate plywood, fiberglass and resin 4 1/2 x 36 x
Est: $50,000 - $70,000
JOHN MCCRACKEN (1934-2011) Slate plywood, fiberglass and resin 4 1/2 x 36 x 5 1/2 in. (11.4 x 91.4 x 14 cm.)
Christie's
May. 03, 2022
John McCracken, Untitled
Est: $1,500 - $2,000
John McCracken Untitled 1980 watercolor on paper 3.75 h × 5.5 w in (10 × 14 cm) Signed and dated to lower edge '11-16-80 J McCracken'. Provenance: Acquired directly from the artist This work will ship from LAMA in Los Angeles, California. condition: Work is in very good overall condition. Sheet has not been examined outside of frame but is fully visible. Work presents well. Framed behind glass measuring 10 x 12 inches.
Los Angeles Modern Auctions
Mar. 10, 2022
JOHN MCCRACKEN (1934-2011) No. 8 (The Berkeley Series) acrylic on wood cons
Est: $80,000 - $120,000
JOHN MCCRACKEN (1934-2011) No. 8 (The Berkeley Series) acrylic on wood construction
Christie's