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

Dec. 13, 2024
Gwen John (British 1876-1939), The Victorian Sisters, Gouache and ink on paper, Sight size: 8-3/4 x 5-1/4 in (22.2 x 13.3 cm)
Est: $2,000 - $4,000
Gwen John (British, 1876-1939) The Victorian Sisters Gouache and ink on paper; apparently in good condition. Framed.* Signed Gwen John l.r. Property from the Collection of Sally Engelhard Pingree Provenance: Collection of Edwin John Davis & Langdale Company, Inc., New York Exhibited: Gwen John: Works from the Collection of Edwin John, Davis & Langdale Company, Inc., New York, October 1 - November 13, 1999, cat. no. 62a
Weschler's
Nov. 26, 2024
GWEN JOHN (BRITISH, 1876-1939)
Est: £10,000 - £15,000
GWEN JOHN (BRITISH, 1876-1939) GWEN JOHN (BRITISH, 1876-1939) A Girl and Two Nuns in Church signed 'Gwen John' (lower right) gouache and watercolour 16 x 14 cm. (6 1/4 x 5 1/2 in.) Exhibited London, Anthony d'Offay, Gwen John 1876-1939 Centenary Exhibition, 3-26 Mar 1976, cat.no.44 "Gwen John taught me to be quiet in my art. She taught me that silence could be as important as what is said" - Celia Paul Born in 1876 in Wales, Gwen John, is without a doubt, one of the most significant figures within the 20th-Century British art scene. Despite her place alongside that of her brother Augustus John, her contributions extend far beyond these familial ties, and in her own right she holds a significant space within the story of British art. Her works have been characterised in their subdued, soft and subtle pallets and their introspective stillness. The prominence of portraiture in her oeuvre makes it unsurprising that, in her writing for the Gwen John 1876-1939 Centenary Exhibition at Anthony d'Offay, Mary Taubman remarked, "For every Gwen John portrait, no matter how carefully observed and exquisitely executed, there is, in a sense, also a self-portrait." Johnâs inner world is captured in many examples of her work with a sense of poise and serenity. She is remembered for her somewhat reclusive lifestyle and her preference for introspective themes, whether this is demonstrated in the exploration of her own image through delicately rendered self-portraits or depictions of quiet, intimate spaces such as, A Corner of the Artistâs Room in Paris (circa 1907-9). In the case of Gwen Johnâs A girl and two nuns in church, Mary Taubamâs statement could not strike more true. Many of her portraits capture in essence stillness, intimacy, emotional depth and sensitivity, and this gouache is no exception. Converting to Catholicism in her twenties, in 1913, faith became a centre aspect of the artistâs identity. Gwen Johnâs relationship with Catholicism deeply informed her artistic vision, enriching her portrayal of human beings in her portraits. Time and time again Johnâs artistic process of repetition reflects her deep engagement with a variety of subject matter. In this case, there are many iterations of figures in a church, whether it is her rendering of Two girls in church, Two girls in church, praying or Six small church groups, among many other examples, John remonstrates her understanding of not only form and expression but also emotion. Repetition becomes in essence both the artistâs process of exploring subject matter and the vehicle in which she is able to uncover layers of meaning and expose her own evolving perspective. Recent exhibitions, such as "Gwen John: Art and Life in London and Paris" at Pallant House Gallery and her inclusion in Tate Britainâs "Now You See Us: Women Artists in Britain 1520-1920," underscore her impact and importance. John's unique style and perspective position her alongside other notable artists of her time and demonstrate her legacy in the broader narrative of British art.
Chiswick Auctions
Nov. 01, 2024
GWEN JOHN (BRITISH 1876-1939)
Est: £2,000 - £3,000
GWEN JOHN (BRITISH 1876-1939) STUDY OF LAMIUM ALBUM (WHITE DEADNETTLE) with studio stamp (lower right), watercolour and bodycolour on paper 22cm x 17.5cm (8 5/8in x 6 7/8in) Edwin John (Inventory Number EJ1303);Anthony d'Offay, London;Christie's, London, 31 March 2010, lot 11;Private Collection, London. Exhibited:Browse & Darby, London, Gwen John, 14 March - 5 April 2007, no.11.
Lyon & Turnbull
Oct. 16, 2024
GWEN JOHN (1876-1939). Girl in a Blue Dress. oil on canvas 17 ¼ x 13 3⁄8 in
Est: £120,000 - £180,000
GWEN JOHN (1876-1939). Girl in a Blue Dress. oil on canvas 17 ¼ x 13 3⁄8 in. (44 x 34 cm.).
Christie's
Apr. 12, 2024
Gwen John (British 1876-1939), The Victorian Sisters, Gouache and ink on paper, Sight size: 8-3/4 x 5-1/4 in (22.2 x 13.3 cm)
Est: $4,000 - $6,000
Gwen John (British, 1876-1939) The Victorian Sisters Gouache and ink on paper; apparently in good condition. Framed.* Signed Gwen John l.r. Property from the Collection of Sally Engelhard Pingree Provenance: Collection of Edwin John Davis & Langdale Company, Inc., New York Exhibited: Gwen John: Works from the Collection of Edwin John, Davis & Langdale Company, Inc., New York, October 1 - November 13, 1999, cat. no. 62a
Weschler's
Mar. 21, 2024
GWEN JOHN (1876-1939) Petit Profil pencil, watercolour and gouache on paper
Est: £8,000 - £12,000
GWEN JOHN (1876-1939) Petit Profil pencil, watercolour and gouache on paper 6 ½ x 6 in. (16.5 x 15.2 cm.)
Christie's
Mar. 21, 2024
GWEN JOHN (1876-1939) Black Cat on Blue and Pink pencil and watercolour on
Est: £10,000 - £15,000
GWEN JOHN (1876-1939) Black Cat on Blue and Pink pencil and watercolour on paper 6 ¾ x 8 5⁄8 in. (17.1 x 22 cm.)
Christie's
Mar. 20, 2024
GWEN JOHN (1876-1939) Portrait of Dorelia oil on canvas 25 ¼ x 18 in. (64.1
Est: £80,000 - £120,000
GWEN JOHN (1876-1939) Portrait of Dorelia oil on canvas 25 ¼ x 18 in. (64.1 x 45.7 cm.)
Christie's
Feb. 22, 2024
Gwen John (1876-1939)
Est: £3,000 - £5,000
Gwen John (1876-1939) Sleeping Cat signed 'Gwen John' (lower right) pencil and watercolour 12.5 x 16.5cm Provenance: With Faber and Maison Ltd., London Exhibited: London, Arts Council of Great Britain, Gwen John: A Retrospective, January 26 - March 2, 1968, cat. no.120
Cheffins
Dec. 12, 2023
Gwendolen John (Welsh, 1879-1939), Study of four women seated in church, pencil drawing, 16 x 15cm
Est: £800 - £1,200
Gwendolen John (Welsh, 1879-1939) Study of four women seated in church pencil drawing
Gorringes
Dec. 08, 2023
Gwen John (British 1876-1939), Cat Washing (Edgar Quinet), Graphite, ink wash and watercolor on paper, Sight size: 7-3/4 x 6 in (19.7 x 15.2 cm)
Est: $6,000 - $8,000
Gwen John (British, 1876-1939) Cat Washing (Edgar Quinet) Graphite, ink wash and watercolor on paper; apparently in good condition. Framed.* Signed with estate stamp Gwen John l.l.
Weschler's
Nov. 29, 2023
Gwen John (British, 1876-1939) Two Girls Seated in Church
Est: £1,500 - £2,000
Gwen John (British, 1876-1939) Two Girls Seated in Church stamped with estate stamp 'Gwen John.' (lower right) charcoal on paper 16.5 x 12.5cm (6 1/2 x 4 15/16in).
Bonhams
Nov. 22, 2023
Woman and Child in a Railway Carriage
Est: £3,000 - £5,000
Gwen John 1876 - 1939 Woman and Child in a Railway Carriage pencil and watercolour on paper unframed (sheet): 19.5 by 14.5cm.; 7¾ by 5½in. framed: 33 by 26cm.; 13 by 10¼in.
Sotheby's
Oct. 26, 2023
Gwen John (British, 1876-1939) Young Woman Standing, c. 1910s
Est: $10,000 - $15,000
Gwen John (British, 1876-1939) Young Woman Standing, c. 1910s gouache and graphite on paper 6 1/4 x 5 inches. The Collection of Philip and Judith Sieg, Bellefonte, Pennsylvania Provenance: The Artist John Quinn, New York, 1924 Sold: American Art Galleries, New York, John Quinn's Estate Sale, Paintings and Sculpture: The Renowned Collection of Modern and Ultra Modern Art Formed by the late John Quinn, February 9 - 12, 1927, Lot 385 (part lot) Julia Quinn Anderson, sister of John Quinn, until 1934 Thence by descent to Mary Anderson Conroy, daughter of the above, 1934-1970 Thence by descent to Thomas F. Conroy, husband of the above, 1970 Private Collection, until 1985 Davis & Langdale, New York Private Collection, 1985-1991 Davis & Langdale, New York Acquired from the above by the present owners, 1991 Exhibited: Stanford, Connecticut, Stanford University Museum of Art, Gwen John: Paintings and Drawings from the Collection of John Quinn & Others, April 27 - June 27, 1982, no. 34, p. 51, illus. New York, Davis & Langdale, Gwen John (1876-1939) Watercolors and Drawings, February 26 - March 23, 1991, no. 7, illus. Literature: Cecily Langdale, Gwen John: with a Catalogue Raisonne of the paintings and a selection of drawings, New Haven, 1987, no. 223, pl. 299, p. 201, illus.
Hindman
Oct. 19, 2023
GWEN JOHN (1876-1939) Seated Girl with Folded Arms watercolour on buff pape
Est: £5,000 - £8,000
GWEN JOHN (1876-1939) Seated Girl with Folded Arms watercolour on buff paper 12 ¼ x 9 3⁄8 in. (31.1 x 23.8 cm.)
Christie's
Oct. 19, 2023
GWEN JOHN (1876-1939) Portrait of Auguste Rodin pencil and watercolour on p
Est: £7,000 - £10,000
GWEN JOHN (1876-1939) Portrait of Auguste Rodin pencil and watercolour on paper 9 1⁄8 x 5 7⁄8 in. (23.2 x 15 cm.)
Christie's
Oct. 05, 2023
ATTRIBUTED TO GWEN JOHN (BRITISH 1876-1939), LANDSCAPE: LA CIME
Est: £600 - £800
ATTRIBUTED TO GWEN JOHN (BRITISH 1876-1939)LANDSCAPE: LA CIME Ink and wash18.5 x 16.5cm (7¼ x 6¼ in.)Provenance:Abbott & Holder, London
Dreweatts 1759 Fine Sales
Sep. 20, 2023
Gwen John (British, 1876-1939) Woman in a beret 20.2 x 15 cm. (7 7/8 x 5 7/8 in.)
Est: £1,500 - £2,000
Gwen John (British, 1876-1939) Woman in a beret stamped with estate stamp 'Gwen John.' (lower right) charcoal 20.2 x 15 cm. (7 7/8 x 5 7/8 in.)
Bonhams
Sep. 20, 2023
Gwen John (British, 1876-1939) Child and figures in church 15.8 x 11.8cm (6 1/4 x 4 5/8in).
Est: £700 - £1,000
Gwen John (British, 1876-1939) Child and figures in church charcoal 15.8 x 11.8cm (6 1/4 x 4 5/8in).
Bonhams
Sep. 20, 2023
Gwen John (British, 1876-1939) Women seated in church 13.3 x 13cm (5 1/4 x 5 1/8in).
Est: £800 - £1,200
Gwen John (British, 1876-1939) Women seated in church charcoal 13.3 x 13cm (5 1/4 x 5 1/8in).
Bonhams
Jul. 30, 2023
Gwen John, 1876-1939, Girl playing a violin, pencil, 20cm by 14cm
Est: $1,500 - $2,000
Gwen John 1876-1939 Girl playing a violin pencil signed lower right Provenance: The Artist's Estate Anthony d'Offay New Bond street London Peter Oldfield circa 1982
For-Auction
Jul. 18, 2023
Gwen John (British, 1876–1939) Study of a Girl Reading
Est: $6,000 - $10,000
Gwen John (British, 1876–1939) Study of a Girl Reading Stamp signed 'Gwen John' bottom left, pencil and wash on paper Sheet size: 10 1/8 x 6 1/2 in. (25.7 x 16.5cm) Executed circa 1908-1910. Provenance The Artist. The Estate of the Artist (no. E.J. 195), until 1969. Faerber & Maison Ltd., London, United Kingdom. Davis & Long Company, New York, New York (no. DL-583) Property from an Important New York Estate. Exhibited "Gwen John Memorial Exhibition," Matthiesen, Ltd., London, United Kingdom, 1946 (as Half-Length of a Girl Reading). "Turn of the Century English Watercolors and Drawings," Davis Galleries, New York, New York, 1969, no. 31. "Gwen John: A Retrospective Exhibition," Davis & Long Company, New York, New York, October 14- November 1, 1975, no. 39. Literature Roy Davis, Turn of the Century English Watercolors and Drawings, an exhibition catalogue, Davis Galleries, New York, 1969, no. 31 (illustrated). Cecily Langdale, Gwen John: A Retrospective Exhibition, an exhibition catalogue, Davis & Long Company, New York, 1975, p. 39, no. 39 (illustrated). Note Long overshadowed by her brother Augustus John and famous lover Auguste Rodin, Gwen John is now considered one of the greatest female artists of the 20th century. The Welsh artist spent much of her childhood drawing alongside her brother, both greatly influenced by their late mother, an amateur artist. In 1895, she went to London and attended the Slade School, where she received various prizes. Three years later, she ventured to Paris and studied at the Académie Carmen, where she learned under James Abbott McNeill Whistler for six months. John would reside in France for nearly the entirety of her life, having her work shown at the New English Art Club (1899), the Carfax Gallery (1903), and the Société du Salon d’Automne (1910). John would also be shown in numerous American exhibitions during her time, thanks to wealthy patron John Quinn. Her only solo show would be in 1926 at Chenil Galleries in London. Study of Girl Reading is imbued with John’s quintessential style found in her paintings. Subjects throughout her career were almost always women and young girls. The pieces are characterized by their subtlety containing a simple background and often three-quarter-length figure. This composition closely aligns with her introversion and preference for solitude. In a letter to her brother, Whistler would attribute Gwen with a “fine sense of tone.” A proficiency is clearly demonstrated by John’s use of dark wash on the figure’s cap and arm, as well as the use of pencil below the book. The work captivates through its seeming quietness. In relation to her often-characterized boisterous and exuberant brother, Gwen is perceived as subdued and full of humility. Yet according to Augustus, the two “were not opposites” but rather very similar. At one exhibition of her work, where critics largely ignored pieces like this, one of them wrote, “To me, the little pictures are almost painfully charged with feeling, even as their neighbours are empty of it. Gwen’s pictures are simply staggering.” Despite its relative small size, Study of Girl Reading is an impactful work that expresses the inner talent of an oftentimes overlooked figure. It is a reflection of the life and work of someone whose eulogy would later state, “Few on meeting this retiring person in black, with her tiny hands and feet, a soft, almost inaudible voice, and delicate Pembrokeshire accent, would have guessed that here was the greatest woman artist of her age, or, as I think, of any other.” To request a condition report or additional images please contact Raphael Chatroux at rchatroux@freemansauction.com
Freeman's | Hindman
May. 25, 2023
GWEN JOHN (1876 - 1939, BRITISH) Resting Black Cat.
Est: $6,000 - $8,000
GWEN JOHN (1876 - 1939, BRITISH) Resting Black Cat. Watercolor on tan paper. Stamped, Gwen John, lower left. Inscribed, E.J. 536, on verso. 171x216 mm; 6 3/4x8 1/2 inches. Provenance: Davis and Langdale Company, Inc., NY; Estate of Richard Poirier; Private collection. Exhibited: Davis and Langdale Company, Inc., Works on Paper, April 23 through June 3, 1988. This work is recorded with the estate number E.J. 536.
Swann Auction Galleries
Mar. 22, 2023
Gwen John (British, 1876-1939) Two Women in Hats (together with two further pencil on paper drawings, both signed 'Gwen John' (lower right), portrait studies, by the same hand(3))
Est: £3,000 - £5,000
Gwen John (British, 1876-1939) Two Women in Hats pencil on paper 16 x 12cm (6 5/16 x 4 3/4in). together with two further pencil on paper drawings, both signed 'Gwen John' (lower right), portrait studies, by the same hand (3)
Bonhams
Mar. 22, 2023
GWEN JOHN (1876-1939) Portrait of a Lady Reclining pencil and watercolour o
Est: £15,000 - £25,000
GWEN JOHN (1876-1939) Portrait of a Lady Reclining pencil and watercolour on paper 7 3/4 x 10 1/4 in. (19.7 x 26 cm.)
Christie's
Mar. 22, 2023
GWEN JOHN (1876-1939) Portrait of Dorelia, with Braided Hair pencil on pape
Est: £10,000 - £15,000
GWEN JOHN (1876-1939) Portrait of Dorelia, with Braided Hair pencil on paper 9 1/2 x 7 1/4 in. (24 x 18.4 cm.)
Christie's
Mar. 22, 2023
GWEN JOHN (1876-1939) Mimosa and Flowers in a Vase gouache and pencil on pa
Est: £3,000 - £5,000
GWEN JOHN (1876-1939) Mimosa and Flowers in a Vase gouache and pencil on paper 6 x 6 1/4 in. (15.2 x 15.8 cm.)
Christie's
Dec. 13, 2022
Gwen John (British, 1876-1939), Houses at Meudon, gouache on paper, 5.5 x 7cm
Est: £600 - £800
Gwen John (British, 1876-1939) Houses at Meudon gouache on paper signed with Estate stamp
Gorringes
Oct. 19, 2022
GWEN JOHN (BRITISH 1876-1939), GIRL IN GREEN
Est: £4,000 - £6,000
GWEN JOHN (BRITISH 1876-1939)GIRL IN GREEN, HOLDING A PRAYER BOOK Watercolour and gouacheStamped with estate stamp (lower right)15.5 x 12cm (6 x 4½ in.)Executed circa 1920s.Provenance:Estate of the artistDavis & Langdale Company, Inc, New York Private Collection, USA (acquired from the above)Thence by descent to the present ownerExhibited:New York, Davis & Langdale, Inc, Gwen John 1876-1939: Drawings and Watercolors, 1981, cat no. 5
Dreweatts 1759 Fine Sales
Oct. 19, 2022
GWEN JOHN (BRITISH 1876-1939), GIRL IN A MAUVE DRESS
Est: £8,000 - £12,000
GWEN JOHN (BRITISH 1876-1939)GIRL IN A MAUVE DRESSPencil, watercolour and gouacheStamped with the estate stamp (lower right)16 x 12.5cm (6¼ x 4¾ in.)Executed circa 1920s. A comparable drawing of the same subject inscribed and dated by the artist Pétite négresse. Dessin du 3ieme Lundi d'Aout. 1928 was sold at Christie's on 17 March 2016, lot 33. The so-called 'Dessins du Lundi' were drawings given every week to Véra Oumancoff, John's neighbour in Meudon and the object of the artist's final romantic obsession. The inscriptions indicate the date of presentation rather than execution. Provenance:Estate of the artistDavis & Langdale Company, Inc, New York Private Collection, USA (acquired from the above)Thence by descent to the present ownerExhibited:New York, Davis & Langdale, Inc, Gwen John 1876-1939: Drawings and Watercolors, 1981, cat no. 1906
Dreweatts 1759 Fine Sales
Oct. 04, 2022
Gwen John (1876-1939)
Est: £3,000 - £5,000
Gwen John (1876-1939) Gwen John (1876-1939) Portrait of Chloë Boughton-Leigh, bust-length signed 'Gwen John' l.l., pencil and grey washes 20 x 15cm Provenance: Estate of the artist (E.J.170); the collection of Miss Leslie Thompson; with the Piccadilly Gallery, June 1966, when bought by Mrs K E Maison; The Estate of Sir Jack and Lady Baer. Exhibited: Matthiesen Ltd. London, 'Gwen John Memorial Exhibition', 1946 (as Portrait of Fanella Lovell); Arts Council of Great Britain, 'Gwen John', 1968, cat. no.56. Condition Report: Framed size: 35 x 28cm Unexamined out of glazed frame, appears to be stuck down along edges, this has caused paper to darken at edges, please see images, otherwise generally appears to be in good condition.
Sworders
Sep. 23, 2022
The Seated Boy
Est: £2,000 - £3,000
Property from a Private European Collection Gwen John 1876 - 1939 The Seated Boy signed Gwen John (lower left) pencil on paper unframed: 16.5 by 12.5cm.; 6½ by 5in. framed: 33.5 by 28cm.; 13¼ by 11in. Bid on Sotheby's
Sotheby's
Jul. 13, 2022
Gwen John (British, 1876-1939) House in Trees (Painted in the late 1920s)
Est: £1,000 - £1,500
Gwen John (British, 1876-1939) House in Trees stamped with estate stamp 'Gwen John' (lower right) gouache and pencil on paper 11 x 8.5cm (4 5/16 x 3 3/8in). Painted in the late 1920s For further information on this lot please visit the Bonhams website
Bonhams
Jun. 30, 2022
Mère Poussepin
Est: £100,000 - £150,000
Gwen John 1876 - 1939 Mère Poussepin oil on canvas unframed: 61 by 38cm.; 24 by 15in. framed: 79 by 54.5cm.; 31 by 21½in. Executed probably in the late 1910s. Bid on Sotheby's
Sotheby's
May. 10, 2022
Gwen John (Welsh, 1876-1939) Two Houses in a Landscape, late 1920s
Est: $3,000 - $4,000
Gwen John (Welsh, 1876-1939) Two Houses in a Landscape, late 1920s gouache and graphite on brown paper stamped Gwen John (lower left) 6 3/8 x 4 7/8 inches. Provenance: Estate of the Artist Davis & Langdale Company, New York Private Collection, New York
Hindman
Apr. 26, 2022
GWEN JOHN (1876-1939) Little Girl with Long Hair Crayon on brown paper, 22 x 16.6cm Signed Exhibited: London, Gwen John Memorial Exhibition, 1946; London, Gwen John Exhibition, June 1961, both at Matthiesen, London.
Est: €2,000 - €3,000
GWEN JOHN (1876-1939) Little Girl with Long Hair Crayon on brown paper, 22 x 16.6cm Signed Exhibited: London, Gwen John Memorial Exhibition, 1946; London, Gwen John Exhibition, June 1961, both at Matthiesen, London.
Adam's
Nov. 18, 2021
Gwen John, British 1876-1939 - Two Women and a Nun in a Church, late 1910s-early 1920s; gouache
Est: £6,000 - £8,000
Gwen John, British 1876-1939 - Two Women and a Nun in a Church, late 1910s-early 1920s; gouache and watercolour on paper, 22.4 x 17.4 cm Provenance: The Geoffrey and Fay Elliot collection. With Davis & Langdale Company, Inc., New York, no.DLA-1279; private collection; thence by descent Exhibited: Davis & Langdale Company, Inc., New York, American and British Works on Paper, 11th October - 12th November, 1988, no.17 Note: One of the most unique and elusive voices in Modern British painting, Gwen John is renowned for her intimate interiors of women and children. The sister of Augustus John, Gwen moved to Paris in 1903, giving a distinctive European touch and palette to her work, reminiscent of Eduard Vuillard, which creates a quiet yet intense atmosphere. The artist made a number of works depicting church congregations, usually depicted the figures from behind. These works have a fluency to their rapidly applied brushes of gouache. The artist converted to Roman Catholicism in 1913, so the church became central to her solitary life. August John famously stated, 'in 50 years' time, I will be known as the brother of Gwen John.' Her work is in all major UK public collections, including Tate, the Yale Centre for British Art and the Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art. Other works from this series of figures in church are found in the National Museum of Wales. Floated in mount and held in a glazed, partially gilded, moulded wooden frame, with scuff marks. Appears to be affixed in each corner but unexamined out of frame. Edges visible. Left, bottom and right in very good condition, with only very minor wear. Top edge is worn; paper appears to have been removed from a sketchbook or similar. Slight undulation to top right corner. Slight wear to the painted surface along lower left edge. Painted surface otherwise in very good condition and colours fresh throughout. Overall, very good condition.
Roseberys
Oct. 12, 2021
Gwen John (British 1876-1939), Girls in cloche hats
Est: £2,000 - £3,000
Gwen John (British 1876-1939)Girls in cloche hatsInk and watercolourSigned (lower right)16 x 12.5cm (6¼ x 4¾ in.)Executed circa 1920s.Provenance:Davis & Langdale Company, Inc., New YorkPrivate Collection, USAThence by descent to the current ownerExhibited:New York, Davis & Langdale Company, Inc., Gwen John (1876-1939) Watercolours and Drawings, February-March 1991, no. 32
Dreweatts 1759 Fine Sales
Sep. 29, 2021
Gwen John (British, 1876-1939) A Woman Sewing by Lamplight 22.2 x 23.5 cm. (8 3/4 x 9 1/4 in.) (Executed in the late 1890s)
Est: £3,000 - £5,000
Gwen John (British, 1876-1939) A Woman Sewing by Lamplight stamped with Estate stamp 'Gwen John' (lower left) pencil 22.2 x 23.5 cm. (8 3/4 x 9 1/4 in.) Executed in the late 1890s For further information on this lot please visit the Bonhams website
Bonhams
Dec. 16, 2020
Gwen John (British, 1876-1939) Man and Women Praying in Meudon Church (Executed circa 1925)
Est: £1,000 - £1,500
Gwen John (British, 1876-1939) Man and Women Praying in Meudon Church charcoal on paper 16.5 x 12.5cm (6 1/2 x 4 15/16in). Executed circa 1925 For further information on this lot please visit the Bonhams website
Bonhams
Dec. 16, 2020
Gwen John (British, 1876-1939) Portrait of a Gentleman
Est: £1,800 - £2,500
Gwen John (British, 1876-1939) Portrait of a Gentleman stamped with estate stamp 'Gwen John' (lower right) charcoal on paper 23 x 20cm (9 1/16 x 7 7/8in). For further information on this lot please visit the Bonhams website
Bonhams
Dec. 16, 2020
Gwen John (British, 1876-1939) Study of a Seated Girl with Clasped Hands (Executed circa the late 1910s)
Est: £3,000 - £5,000
Gwen John (British, 1876-1939) Study of a Seated Girl with Clasped Hands stamped with estate stamp 'Gwen John' (lower right) charcoal on paper 32.5 x 23cm (12 13/16 x 9 1/16in). Executed circa the late 1910s For further information on this lot please visit the Bonhams website
Bonhams
Oct. 23, 2020
Gwen John (British 1876-1939) Nocturne, Dieppe
Est: £2,000 - £3,000
Gwen John (British 1876-1939) Nocturne, Dieppe inscribed label verso 'Gwen John Memorial Exhibition 1946, cat. no. EJ307, Matthiesen Ltd, New Bond Street, London, W1', gouache (23cm x 26cm (9in x 10.25in))
Lyon & Turnbull
Sep. 17, 2020
Gwen John (Welsh 1876-1939)
Est: £1,000 - £1,500
Gwen John (Welsh 1876-1939) Study for The Nun (study) pencil on buff paper 28 x 19.5cm Footnote: Provenace According to a gallery label to the reverse, the drawing was given by Gwen John to George Lambourn and thence to his widow With Michael Parkin Fine Art Ltd. In the winter of 1912-13, following a tempestuous, passionate and, above all, transformative affair with Auguste Rodin, Gwen John was received into the Catholic Church. Frequently and ardently worshipping at the local convent in Meudon, a Parisian suburb, John became closely acquainted with the Dominican Sisters of Charity and was soon commissioned to create a portrait of their foundress, Marie Poussepin. Obsessively committed to her task, John spent the next eight years producing a total of six portraits of Mère Poussepin and spent a further four years creating at least eleven more portraits of nuns. The present work dates from the mid to late 1910s, and is believed to be a study for Johns The Nun, circa 1915-21 which was purchased by the Tate Gallery in 1940. We are grateful to Cecily Langdale and Rebecca John for their assistance with authenticating the present work.
Cheffins
Jul. 31, 2020
* John (Gwendolen, 1876-1939). Seated Nude
Est: £1,000 - £1,500
* John (Gwendolen, 1876-1939). Seated Nude, charcoal on cream laid paper, 21 x 26 cm (8.25 x 10.25 ins), light mount toning towards sheet edges, framed and glazed, with Redfern Gallery label to verso giving the title "Nude", artist's name and purchaser Ward Jackson Esq, dated November 1st 1949, and old auction stencil DC280 Qty: (1)
Dominic Winter Auctions
May. 20, 2020
Gwen John "Profile of Lady in Yellow Hat" Watercolor and Pencil on Paper
Est: $2,000 - $4,000
Gwen John (1876-1939). Watercolor and pencil on paper titled "Profile of Lady in Yellow Hat." Signed along the lower left. Sight; height: 2 3/4 in x width: 2 1/2 in. Framed; height: 12 3/4 in x width: 9 1/2 in. SKU: 03841 Follow us on Instagram: @revereauctions
Revere Auctions
Feb. 11, 2020
Gwen John, British 1876-1939- Profile of Bourgeois; black chalk on brown
Est: £1,500 - £2,000
Gwen John, British 1876-1939- Profile of Bourgeois; black chalk on brown paper, bears the artist’s studio stamp, 17x14cm Provenance: collection of Edwin John (EJ 82); Abbott & Holder Ltd., London (bears label to the reverse of the frame) Exhibited: Matthieson Gallery, London 'Gwen John Memorial Exhibition', 1946, cat. no. 114 (bears label to the reverse of the frame) In a gilded frame with elaborate green and gold mount and glazing. Please refer to department for condition report
Roseberys
Feb. 11, 2020
Gwen John, British 1876-1939- Two female heads; pencil and watercolour, b
Est: £2,500 - £3,500
Gwen John, British 1876-1939- Two female heads; pencil and watercolour, bears the artist’s studio stamp, 6.5x5cm Provenance: collection of Edwin John (EJ 610); Phillips London, 17 July 2001, lot 30; Bonham's London, 30 June 2010, lot 108 Exhibited: Anthony D'Offay, London, 'Gwen John Centenary Exhibition', 3-26 March 1976, cat. no. 54 In a gilded frame with elaborate green and gold mount and glazing. Please refer to department for condition report
Roseberys