Jean Varda Paintings & Artwork for Sale | Jean Varda Art Value Price Guide

May. 27, 2026
Jean Varda Portfolio SIGNED w/ 25 + 2 Lithographs
Est: $150 - $250
INCOMPLETE Jean 'Yanko' Varda (Turkish born American artist of Greek and French descent ' 1893-1971), A Portfolio of 25 ONLY of this 26 piece print set. There are a total of 27 lithographs with (3 of the same, these were lightly stuck together). Sheets measure 11 x 8.5 in. each. The portfolio is signed 'Varda' inside front cover and measures 15.75 x 10.75 in. Limited to 1000 copies, printed by George Hitchcock and Jacqueline McFarland at the Kayak Press. Note the label is loose and tucked inside. Unframed, loose, not glued down or mounted. Print lot measures 15.75 in. H x 10.75 in. W x 1 in. D for shipping purposes only. The absence of a condition report does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections, or the conditions of aging. Photos may also act as a condition report. Please review all photos closely prior to bidding and ask further questions if so desired.
Grant Zahajko Auctions, LLC
May. 27, 2026
Jean Varda Portfolio SIGNED w/ 26 Lithographs
Est: $150 - $250
Jean 'Yanko' Varda (Turkish born American artist of Greek and French descent ' 1893-1971), A Portfolio of 26 lithographs in colors. Sheets measure 11 x 8.5 in. each. The portfolio is signed 'Varda' inside front cover and measures 15.75 x 10.75 in. Limited to 1000 copies, printed by George Hitchcock and Jacqueline McFarland at the Kayak Press. Unframed, loose, not glued down or mounted. Print lot measures 15.75 in. H x 10.75 in. W x 1 in. D for shipping purposes only. The absence of a condition report does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections, or the conditions of aging. Photos may also act as a condition report. Please review all photos closely prior to bidding and ask further questions if so desired.
Grant Zahajko Auctions, LLC
May. 27, 2026
Jean Varda Portfolio SIGNED w/ 26 Lithographs
Est: $150 - $250
Jean 'Yanko' Varda (Turkish born American artist of Greek and French descent ' 1893-1971), A Portfolio of 26 lithographs in colors. Sheets measure 11 x 8.5 in. each. The portfolio is signed 'Varda' inside front cover and measures 15.75 x 10.75 in. Limited to 1000 copies, printed by George Hitchcock and Jacqueline McFarland at the Kayak Press. Note the label is loose and tucked inside. Unframed, loose, not glued down or mounted. Print lot measures 15.75 in. H x 10.75 in. W x 1 in. D for shipping purposes only. The absence of a condition report does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections, or the conditions of aging. Photos may also act as a condition report. Please review all photos closely prior to bidding and ask further questions if so desired.
Grant Zahajko Auctions, LLC
May. 27, 2026
Jean Varda Portfolio SIGNED w/ 26 Lithographs
Est: $150 - $250
Jean 'Yanko' Varda (Turkish born American artist of Greek and French descent ' 1893-1971), A Portfolio of 26 lithographs in colors. Sheets measure 11 x 8.5 in. each. The portfolio is signed 'Varda' inside front cover and measures 15.75 x 10.75 in. Limited to 1000 copies, printed by George Hitchcock and Jacqueline McFarland at the Kayak Press. Note the label is loose and tucked inside. Unframed, loose, not glued down or mounted. Print lot measures 15.75 in. H x 10.75 in. W x 1 in. D for shipping purposes only. The absence of a condition report does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections, or the conditions of aging. Photos may also act as a condition report. Please review all photos closely prior to bidding and ask further questions if so desired.
Grant Zahajko Auctions, LLC
Jan. 24, 2026
Jean (Yanco) Varda (1893-1971) American, Mixed Media Collage on Panel, Abstract Cityscape
Est: $6,000 - $9,000
Jean (Yanco) Varda (1893-1971) American, Mixed Media Collage on Panel, Abstract Cityscape. Signed 'Varda' lower right. Overall Size: 25 x 35 in. Sight Size: 21 x 31 in. Provenance: The Unknown Museum, Marin County, California. Born in Smyrna, Greece on Sept. 13, 1893, Varda was active in Paris before immigrating to NYC in 1939 and to California the following year. After a few years in an old red barn in Monterey, he settled into a houseboat in Sausalito. Primarily a portrait painter, he also did mosaics and collages. Called the "Last of the Bohemians," Varda died in Mexico City on Jan. 10, 1971.
Sarasota Estate Auction
Mar. 08, 2025
Jean (Yanco) Varda (1893-1971) Mix Media On Board
Est: -
Signed on the lower left corner. Frame measures approximately 48.5in x 38.75in. Artwork measures approximately 43.25in x 33.75in. Some scuffs, scratches, and stains present. NR30344 BP
EJ'S Auction & Appraisal
Feb. 25, 2025
Jean Varda (1893-1971), Untitled (city scene), 1949
Est: $2,000 - $3,000
Jean Varda (1893-1971) Untitled (city scene), 1949 Mixed media, paper collage, and sand on plywood Signed lower left: Varda; dated on a gallery label affixed to the frame's backing paper
John Moran Auctioneers
Jul. 14, 2023
Collage, Jean (Yanco) Varda
Est: $2,000 - $4,000
Jean (Yanco) Varda (American, 1893-1971), Untitled (Fishing Village), collage, signed lower right, sight: 18"h x 24"w, overall (with frame): 23"h x 29"w. Provenance: Estate of George Post
Clars Auctions
Jul. 14, 2023
Collage, Jean (Yanco) Varda
Est: $800 - $1,200
Jean (Yanco) Varda (American, 1893-1971), Untitled (Italian Village), collage, unsigned, sight: 14"h x 17"w, overall (with frame): 20"h x 23"w. Provenance: Estate of George Post
Clars Auctions
Jun. 15, 2023
Collage, Jean Varda
Est: $3,000 - $5,000
Jean Varda (American, 1893-1971), The Wedding Party, fabric and acrylic collage on board, signed lower right, board: 48"h x 32"w, overall (with frame): 50.5"h x 34.25"w
Clars Auctions
Dec. 18, 2022
Mixed Media, Jean Varda
Est: $2,000 - $4,000
Jean Varda (American, 1893-1971), "A Tibetan Guru", mixed media on board, signed lower right, overall: 51"h x 31.25"w
Clars Auctions
Jun. 08, 2022
Jean Varda, American 1893-1971- Mount Athos; fresco, paint, plaster and glass on panel, within th
Est: £400 - £600
Jean Varda, American 1893-1971- Mount Athos; fresco, paint, plaster and glass on panel, within the artist's painted frame, signed lower left 'J. Varda', 56.5 x 43 cm Provenance: with Beaux Arts Gallery, London, according to the label attached to the reverse. Please refer to department for condition report
Roseberys
Apr. 24, 2022
Painting, Jean Varda
Est: $3,000 - $5,000
Jean Varda (American, 1893-1971), Untitled, mixed media collage on board, unsigned, sight: 31.5"h x 47.5"w, overall (with frame): 33.5"h x 49.5"w
Clars Auctions
Apr. 21, 2022
Jean Varda Abstract Figural Collage
Est: $1,000 - $2,000
(California/New York/Greek, 1893-1971) Mythic Figures, signed lower left ?Varda?, price inscribed verso ?$400?, mixed media on wood panels, 51-1/4 x 35-3/8 in.; unframed Note: Varda studied art at L'Ecole des Beaux Arts in Paris where he shared a studio with Georges Braque. Pablo Picasso, who lived nearby, was shown Varda's work and is said to have remarked, "You are an academic painter. You are not a contemporary painter." The comment propelled Varda to drop out of the school and turn to surrealism, Dada, and cubism, a style reflected in his collages. In 1945-1946 Varda taught a summer session at Black Mountain College in North Carolina. Provenance: Property from The Estate of Peter Rosenwald
Brunk Auctions
Apr. 21, 2022
Jean Varda Abstract Figural Collage
Est: $1,000 - $2,000
(California/New York/Greek, 1893-1971) Two Women Holding Blooms in a Garden with Guard, signed lower right ?Varda?, signed and inscribed verso ?Varda $450?, mixed media with collage on plywood panels, 50-1/4 x 33-3/4 in.; unframed Note: Varda studied art at L'Ecole des Beaux Arts in Paris where he shared a studio with Georges Braque. Pablo Picasso, who lived nearby, was shown Varda's work and is said to have remarked, "You are an academic painter. You are not a contemporary painter." The comment propelled Varda to drop out of the school and turn to surrealism, Dada, and cubism, a style reflected in his collages. In 1945-1946 Varda taught a summer session at Black Mountain College in North Carolina. Provenance: Property from The Estate of Peter Rosenwald
Brunk Auctions
Apr. 21, 2022
Jean Varda Abstract Figural Collage
Est: $1,000 - $1,500
(California/New York/Greek, 1893-1971) Three Standing Women, signed lower right ?Varda?, price inscribed verso ?$400?, mixed media with collage on plywood panels, 47-1/4 x 33-5/8 in.; unframed Note: Varda studied art at L'Ecole des Beaux Arts in Paris where he shared a studio with Georges Braque. Pablo Picasso, who lived nearby, was shown Varda's work and is said to have remarked, "You are an academic painter. You are not a contemporary painter." The comment propelled Varda to drop out of the school and turn to surrealism, Dada, and cubism, a style reflected in his collages. In 1945-1946 Varda taught a summer session at Black Mountain College in North Carolina. Provenance: Property from The Estate of Peter Rosenwald
Brunk Auctions
Apr. 21, 2022
Jean Varda Abstract Figural Collage
Est: $800 - $1,200
(California/New York/Greek, 1893-1971) Prothalamion, unsigned, titled verso, priced verso ?$450?, mixed media on plywood panel, 43-1/8 x 29-7/8 in.; unframed Note: Varda studied art at L'Ecole des Beaux Arts in Paris where he shared a studio with Georges Braque. Pablo Picasso, who lived nearby, was shown Varda's work and is said to have remarked, "You are an academic painter. You are not a contemporary painter." The comment propelled Varda to drop out of the school and turn to surrealism, Dada, and cubism, a style reflected in his collages. In 1945-1946 Varda taught a summer session at Black Mountain College in North Carolina. Provenance: Property from The Estate of Peter Rosenwald
Brunk Auctions
Apr. 21, 2022
Jean Varda Abstract Figural Collage
Est: $800 - $1,200
(California/New York/Greek, 1893-1971) Cityscape with Castle, signed lower right ?Varda?, numbered verso ?#13?, mixed media collage on wood panels, 28-7/8 x 36-3/4 in.; unframed Note: Varda studied art at L'Ecole des Beaux Arts in Paris where he shared a studio with Georges Braque. Pablo Picasso, who lived nearby, was shown Varda's work and is said to have remarked, "You are an academic painter. You are not a contemporary painter." The comment propelled Varda to drop out of the school and turn to surrealism, Dada, and cubism, a style reflected in his collages. In 1945-1946 Varda taught a summer session at Black Mountain College in North Carolina. Provenance: Property from The Estate of Peter Rosenwald
Brunk Auctions
Apr. 21, 2022
Jean Varda Abstract Figural Collage
Est: $800 - $1,200
(California/New York/Greek, 1893-1971) Two Women by a Table, signed/numbered illegibly on verso, mixed media and collage on plywood panel, 18-5/8 x 23-1/2 in.; possibly original wood frame, 24-5/8 x 29-3/4 in. Note: Varda studied art at L'Ecole des Beaux Arts in Paris where he shared a studio with Georges Braque. Pablo Picasso, who lived nearby, was shown Varda's work and is said to have remarked, "You are an academic painter. You are not a contemporary painter." The comment propelled Varda to drop out of the school and turn to surrealism, Dada, and cubism, a style reflected in his collages. In 1945-1946 Varda taught a summer session at Black Mountain College in North Carolina. Provenance: Property from The Estate of Peter Rosenwald
Brunk Auctions
Apr. 13, 2022
Jean Varda 'Street Scene' Mixed Media Painting
Est: $800 - $1,000
Jean Varda, Turkey (1893-1971). Mixed media painting mounted in wood frame, signed lower right, colorful figures in a 'Street Scene'. Measures 31"H x 40.25"W framed; 28"H x 37.75"W unframed. Condition report: good condition, please see photos. Contact AAG for more detailed information if needed. AAG is not responsible for any errors or omissions to any lots. All sales are final and sold as is. This lot cannot be shipped in house. For an instant guaranteed third party shipping quote through Quality Packing and Shipping visit: https://www.qualitypackship.com/abington-copy-1 or contact our other third party shippers.
Abington Auction Gallery
Feb. 04, 2022
Jean Varda, large mixed media collage on panel
Est: $600 - $800
Jean Varda (American, 1893-1971), Untitled, paper, oil, gouache, on wood board, no signature observed, unframed, 48"h x 32"w (panel)
Millea Bros Ltd
Dec. 01, 2021
Jean Varda, large mixed media collage on board
Est: $1,000 - $1,500
Jean Varda (American, 1893-1971), Untitled, signed "Varda" verso, 41"h x 28"w (sight), 47"h x 35"w (frame)
Millea Bros Ltd
Dec. 01, 2021
Jean Varda, (4) mixed media collages
Est: $1,000 - $1,500
Jean Varda (American, 1893-1971), Untitled, paper, oil, gouache, two on cardboard, one on paper, one on artists board, unsigned, unframed, 18.5"h x 13.5"w (largest), 15.75"h x 12"w (smallest)
Millea Bros Ltd
Dec. 01, 2021
Jean Varda, large mixed media collage on panel
Est: $1,000 - $1,500
Jean Varda (American, 1893-1971), Untitled, paper, oil, gouache, on wood board, no signature observed, unframed, 48"h x 32"w (panel)
Millea Bros Ltd
Dec. 01, 2021
Jean Varda, (3) mixed media collages on board
Est: $1,000 - $1,500
Jean Varda (American, 1893-1971), each Untitled, paper, oil, gouache, sand, two on artist board, unsigned, unframed, 20"h x 30"w (board) one signed "Varda" verso, unframed, 18"h x 19"w
Millea Bros Ltd
Jun. 16, 2021
Jean Varda (Turkish, 1893-1971), Portrait in the Abstract, lithograph in colors on wove paper, 7 1/2 x 5 1/2in (19 x 14cm)
Est: $200 - $300
Jean Varda (Turkish, 1893-1971) Portrait in the Abstract lithograph in colors on wove paper Signed in pencil lower left.
Andrew Jones Auctions
Oct. 11, 2020
Painting, Jean (Yanco) Varda
Est: $700 - $1,000
Jean (Yanco) Varda (American/Greek, 1893-1971), Boats in the Harbor, mixed media and paper collage on panel, signed twice on lower right, panel: 20"h x 21.5"w, overall (with frame): 27.5"h x 28.5"w
Clars Auctions
Oct. 11, 2020
Mixed Media, Jean (Yanco) Varda
Est: $700 - $1,000
Jean (Yanco) Varda (American/Greek, 1893-1971), "Arganthonios, King of the Tartessians," mixed media on board, signed lower right, titled verso, board: 20.5"h x 27.25"w, overall (with frame): 25"h x 23"w
Clars Auctions
Nov. 04, 2018
Jean Varda (1893 - 1971)
Est: $700 - $900
Artist: Jean Varda (1893 - 1971). Title: Collage. Signature: Lower left. Size: Artwork: 30 x 38 inches. Frame: 37 1/2 x 45 inches. Condition: Good. Created: 20th century. Medium: Collage.
Turner Auctions + Appraisals
May. 19, 2018
Jean Varda a Portfolio
Est: $100 - $200
Jean Varda (American, 20th century), "A Portfolio," portfolio of 26 lithographs in colors, overall: 16"h x 10.75"w
Clars Auctions
Jun. 18, 2017
Mixed Media Collage, Jean Varda
Est: $500 - $700
Jean Varda (American, 1893-1971) , Untitled, mixed media collage on board, unsigned, artist and collector information in pencil verso, overall (unframed): 21.25"h x 27"w
Clars Auctions
Jun. 10, 2017
Jean Varda, "26 Lithographs" Portfolio
Est: $300 - $500
Jean Varda (American, 1893-1971), "26 Lithographs" Portfolio. A collection of 26 figural lithographs in colors on various paper types, from an edition of 1000, published by Kayak Press (American, 20th century). Each lithograph approximately 8.5" x 1". Portfolio overall approximately 15.5" x 11".
Ahlers & Ogletree Inc.
Jun. 17, 2014
Jean Varda (1893-1971 San Francisco, CA)
Est: $800 - $1,200
''The Bird Party'', appears unsigned, titled by the artist, mixed media collage on fabric mounted to panel, 32'' H x 48'' W, est: $800/1200.
John Moran Auctioneers
Jun. 15, 2014
Mixed media, Jean Varda
Est: $700 - $900
Jean Varda (Greek/American, 1893-1971), Untitled (cityscape), 1950, mixed media on board, signed lower right, John Natsoulas Gallery (Davis, CA) title label affixed verso, sight: 19.25''h x 24.25''w, overall (with frame): 20.25''h x 25.25''w
Clars Auctions
Jun. 19, 2012
Jean Varda, French/Greek 1893-1971- Interior scene
Est: £250 - £300
Jean Varda, French/Greek 1893-1971- Interior scene with figures; mixed media/collage, mosaic and paint on panel, signed, in an artist's own decorated frame, 38x59cm: together with one other mixed media collage picture of flowers attributed to the same hand, 37x29.8cm., (2) (may be subject to Droit de Suite)
Roseberys
Oct. 19, 2011
Jean (Yanko) Varda (Greek/American, 1893-1971) Two figures
Est: £300 - £500
Two figures signed (lower right) mixed media collage 41 x 61cm (16 1/8 x 24in). and a floral composition by the same hand. (2)
Bonhams
Sep. 19, 2010
Jean (Yanko) Varda (Greek/American, 1893-1971) Untitled (Castle) 31 3/4 x 48in
Est: $600 - $800
Untitled (Castle) signed 'Varda' (lower right) fabric, collage and acrylic on board 31 3/4 x 48in
Bonhams
Mar. 21, 2010
Jean (Yanko) Varda (Greek/American, 1893-1971) Untitled (Three Figures) overall 19 1/4 x 23 1/2in
Est: $500 - $700
Untitled (Three Figures) signed 'Varda' (lower left) mixed media collage in original artist's frame overall 19 1/4 x 23 1/2in
Bonhams
Nov. 15, 2009
Jean (Yanko) Varda (Greek/American, 1893-1971) Street scene 34 x 43in
Est: $800 - $1,200
Street scene mixed media on masonite 34 x 43in
Bonhams
Nov. 15, 2009
Jean (Yanko) Varda (Greek/American, 1893-1971) Untitled, 1945 25 1/4 x 19 1/2in
Est: $600 - $800
Untitled, 1945 dated '2-14-45' (on the reverse) mixed media and mosaic on board 25 1/4 x 19 1/2in
Bonhams
Jul. 12, 2009
Jean (Yanko) Varda (Greek/American, 1893-1971) Never on Sunday 54 x 37 1/2in
Est: $600 - $800
Never on Sunday mixed media fabric collage on panel 54 x 37 1/2in
Bonhams