John W Kearney Paintings & Artwork for Sale | John W Kearney Art Value Price Guide

Oct. 19, 2024
John Kearney (American, 1924-2014) sculpture
Est: $1,200 - $1,800
Walrus welded chrome car bumpers sculpture, 1974. Approx. 55"L, 36"H, 30"W
Rachel Davis Fine Arts
Aug. 18, 2024
John Kearney (American, 1924-2014) Giraffe Steel Sculpture
Est: $2,000 - $4,000
John Kearney (American, 1924-2014) Giraffe Steel Sculpture Undated, torch cut artist initials on right upper thigh, crafted from salvaged steel car bumpers Property from: an Estate, Highland Park Samuel Marx designed home, Illinois Category: Fine Art > Sculptures Estimated Sale Time: 10:25 am CST Shipping Status: Due to size, weight, value or shipping complexity, this item must be shipped via a 3rd Party and the shipping cost may be high. We recommend contacting multiple shipping vendors for an estimate as the cost may vary greatly. Last modified: July 29, 2024, 6:04 am
Leonard Auction
Jul. 11, 2024
JOHN W. KEARNEY (Illinois/Nebraska, 1924-2014), Two crabs, Bronze, height 11". Length across claws 10". Base height 1". Width 6.5". Depth 3.5".
Est: $300 - $400
JOHN W. KEARNEY Illinois/Nebraska, 1924-2014 Two crabs standing on a base scattered with pebbles. Signed and dated 1968 on white marble base.
Eldred's
Jun. 18, 2024
John Kearney, Bus Riders
Est: $1,000 - $1,500
John Kearney Bus Riders 1990 patinated bronze, mahogany 17.75 h x 17.25 w x 7.5 d in (45 x 44 x 19 cm) Incised artist's monogram to lower edge 'JK'. Engraved brass plaque to base 'Bus Riders John Kearney'. Provenance: Commissioned directly from the artist in 1990 by the present owner This work will ship from Chicago, Illinois.
Wright
Jun. 18, 2024
John Kearney, Untitled (Bull box)
Est: $1,000 - $1,500
John Kearney Untitled (Bull box) c. 1990 patinated bronze 20.625 h x 9 w x 8 d in (52 x 23 x 20 cm) Provenance: Acquired directly from the artist in 1990 by the present owner This work will ship from Chicago, Illinois.
Wright
Apr. 21, 2024
John W. Kearney (American, 1924-2014) Patinated Bronze Sculpture
Est: $400 - $600
John W. Kearney (American, 1924-2014) Patinated Bronze Sculpture (4) total items including a 1967 signed John Kearney sculpture depicting a soldier on horseback; together with a 1992 signed Marco Oviedo 'San Pascual Baylon' wood sculpture, a 1991 signed A. E. Begay Native American carved stone figure and a Thomas Takala 'Eototo' Hopi Kachina doll Property from: an Estate, Chicago (Gold Coast), Illinois Category: Fine Art > Sculptures Estimated Sale Time: 12:16 pm CST Shipping Status: Due to size, weight, value or shipping complexity, this item must be shipped via a 3rd Party and the shipping cost may be high. We recommend contacting multiple shipping vendors for an estimate as the cost may vary greatly. Last modified: April 2, 2024, 1:54 pm
Leonard Auction
Apr. 19, 2024
JOHN W. KEARNEY (IL/NH, 1924-2014)
Est: $300 - $400
JOHN W. KEARNEY (IL/NH, 1924-2014) "Dancers", cast bronze with applied keys to form figures. Signed on ACA label verso which also gives title, mounted in a tufa block. 5 1/4" tall.
Thomaston Place Auction Galleries
Feb. 23, 2024
John Kearney, Battle of Detroit (Rider on Horseback)
Est: $2,000 - $3,000
John Kearney Battle of Detroit (Rider on Horseback) 1976 bronze 25.75 h x 22.75 w x 9.5 d in (65 x 58 x 24 cm) Cast signature to underside 'Kearney' with foundry mark. Provenance: Acquired directly from the artist in 2005 by the present owner This work will ship from Chicago, Illinois.
Wright
Dec. 06, 2023
KEARNEY, John (American, 1924-2014) Toucan. [Ca. 1980s]. We...
Est: $800 - $1,200
KEARNEY, John (American, 1924-2014) Toucan. [Ca. 1980s]. Welded metals. 21 h x 11 w x 16“d. Signed at proper left back feather. Unusual textures from welding inherent. Typical handling marks. Excellent condition.
Potter & Potter Auctions Inc.
Dec. 06, 2023
KEARNEY, John (American, 1924-2014) Bull. [Ca. 1980s]. Weld...
Est: $800 - $1,200
KEARNEY, John (American, 1924-2014) Bull. [Ca. 1980s]. Welded metals. 12 h x 18 w x 8“d. Signed at proper right hind leg. Unusual textures from welding inherent. Typical handling marks. Excellent condition.
Potter & Potter Auctions Inc.
Dec. 06, 2023
JOHN KEARNEY BRONZE FIGURAL SCULPTURE. "LADY GODIVA ON A RAM" MODERNIST SCULPTURE SIGNED BY ARTIST.
Est: $200 - $300
JOHN KEARNEY Bronze Figural Sculpture. "Lady Godiva on a Ram" Modernist Sculpture signed by artist. Dimensions: Height: 6 inches, Width: 6.5 inches, Depth: 2 inches. ---
Uniques & Antiques
Dec. 06, 2023
JOHN KEARNEY BRONZE FIGURAL SCULPTURE. "LADY GODIVA ON A DONKEY". GREEN PATINA. BRUTALIST MODERNIST
Est: $200 - $300
JOHN KEARNEY Bronze Figural Sculpture. "Lady Godiva on a Donkey". Green Patina. Brutalist Modernist Sculpture on Marble plinth base. Signed by Artist. Dimensions: Height: 8 inches, Width: 7 inches, Depth: 3 inches. --- US Packing and Shipping charge: In house shipping available. Will be calculated once destination known. Plus insurance at a rate of $1 per hundred.
Uniques & Antiques
Dec. 06, 2023
JOHN KEARNEY BRONZE FIGURAL SCULPTURE. "LADY GODIVA ON A WARTHOG" MODERNIST SCULPTURE SIGNED BY ARTI
Est: $200 - $300
JOHN KEARNEY Bronze Figural Sculpture. "Lady Godiva on a Warthog" Modernist Sculpture signed by artist. Dimensions: Height: 6.25 inches, Width: 7.5 inches, Depth: 2.25 inches. ---
Uniques & Antiques
Sep. 30, 2023
John Kearney Bronze Centaur Sculpture.
Est: $500 - $700
The Bronze is Signed on the figure's left hind leg. It looks to be in Great condition, with some Surface Wear and Dust on the attached black base. Its Measurements are 13" tall, 5" wide, and 9" deep. In-House Shipping is Available. Please see our Website Regarding In-House Shipping Procedures.
Direct Auction Galleries, Inc.
Sep. 27, 2023
John Kearney, Armadillo
Est: $1,500 - $2,500
John Kearney Armadillo 1998 bronze 14 h x 15.5 w x 30 l in (36 x 39 x 76 cm) Cast signature to underside 'Kearney' with etched numbers '93-8'. Provenance: Acquired directly from the artist in 2005 by the present owner, Private Collection This work will ship from Chicago, Illinois.
Rago Arts and Auction Center
Aug. 27, 2023
JOHN W. KEARNEY (IL/NH, 1924-2014)
Est: $800 - $1,000
"Dancers", cast bronze with applied keys to form figures. Signed on ACA label verso which also gives title, mounted in a tufa block. 5 1/4" tall.
Thomaston Place Auction Galleries
Aug. 12, 2023
Sgd. Bronze Statue of Aardvark by John W. Kearney.
Est: $800 - $1,200
The signed vintage work from John W. Kearney (American, 1924-2014) is of a small aardvark attached to a travertine base. Kearney's statue is signed and dated 1965 on the aardvark's hind leg. There is also a bronze statue of a sheep connected to a wooden base (not by Kearney). Both sculptures are patinated. The sheep's wooden base has spots of water damage. The aardvark statue with base measures 9" x 2 3/4" x 6". In-house shipping is available. Please see our website regarding our in-house shipping procedures.
Direct Auction Galleries, Inc.
Jul. 27, 2023
John Kearney (American, 1924-2014) Untitled, 2003
Est: $1,000 - $2,000
John Kearney (American, 1924-2014) Untitled, 2003 ostrich eggshell, ink, steel signed Kearney and inscribed Height: 21 1/2 inches.
Hindman
Jul. 16, 2023
JOHN (W) KEARNEY (American, 1924-2014)
Est: $200 - $400
Man with sunglasses, 1968 Bronze Signed, dated, and numbered 1 - 5 h. 18 3/4 in.
Butterscotch Auction Gallery LLC
Feb. 26, 2023
JOHN W. KEARNEY (IL/NH, 1924-2014)
Est: $1,000 - $1,500
"Dancers", cast bronze with applied keys to form figures. Signed on ACA label verso which also gives title, mounted in a tufa block. 5 1/4" tall.
Thomaston Place Auction Galleries
Dec. 02, 2022
JOHN W. KEARNEY (AMERICAN (ILLINOIS), 1924-2014)
Est: $800 - $1,400
John W. Kearney American (Illinois), 1924-2014 Convertible Bronze Automobile form bronze box with anthropomorphic mule driver, "ROMA" license plates front and back, signed above the rear license plate.
Selkirk Auctioneers & Appraisers
Nov. 13, 2022
JOHN W. KEARNEY (IL/NH, 1924-2014)
Est: $1,000 - $1,500
Samurai Warrior in full armor, with helmet and sword, unsigned, cast and patinated bronze.
Thomaston Place Auction Galleries
Aug. 12, 2022
JOHN W. KEARNEY (AMERICAN, 1924-2014)
Est: $200 - $600
JOHN W. KEARNEY American (Illinois), 1924-2014 Celebration Patinated bronze Signed to the bumper with other marks. Humorous brutalist sculpture depicting five figures waving flags in a speeding Volkswagen convertible, removable lid with hinged front and back hoods.
Selkirk Auctioneers & Appraisers
Aug. 12, 2022
JOHN W. KEARNEY (AMERICAN, 1924-2014)
Est: $200 - $400
JOHN W. KEARNEY American (Illinois), 1924-2014 The Spectators Bronze with dark patina Signed to the bumper with other marks. Humorous brutalist sculpture depicting two figures looking through binoculars, two hinged compartments to the Volkswagen.
Selkirk Auctioneers & Appraisers
Aug. 12, 2022
JOHN W. KEARNEY (AMERICAN, 1924-2014)
Est: $200 - $400
JOHN W. KEARNEY American (Illinois), 1924-2014 Lady Godiva on a Horse Bronze Signed to base. Abstract figure group of the famous long haired nude on a horse.
Selkirk Auctioneers & Appraisers
Aug. 12, 2022
JOHN W. KEARNEY (AMERICAN, 1924-2014)
Est: $100 - $300
JOHN W. KEARNEY American (Illinois), 1924-2014 Horse Trinket Box Patinated bronze Signed with monogram "JK". Abstract figure of a horse mounted to the lid of the box, the sides incised with primitive line drawings.
Selkirk Auctioneers & Appraisers
Aug. 12, 2022
JOHN W. KEARNEY (AMERICAN, 1924-2014)
Est: $200 - $400
JOHN W. KEARNEY American (Illinois), 1924-2014 Godiva on a Rhinoceros Bronze Signed with monogram to base. Humorous, brutalist figure group depicting the known figure astride a rhino, on an onyx base.
Selkirk Auctioneers & Appraisers
Aug. 12, 2022
JOHN W. KEARNEY (AMERICAN, 1924-2014)
Est: $100 - $300
JOHN W. KEARNEY American (Illinois), 1924-2014 Giraffe Trinket Box Bronze Signed with "JK" monogram. Small box with an abstract figure of a giraffe mounted to the lid, the sides with stylized line drawings.
Selkirk Auctioneers & Appraisers
Jul. 29, 2021
John Kearney (American, b. 1924) Untitled, 1966
Est: $1,500 - $2,500
John Kearney (American, b. 1924) Untitled, 1966 steel signed John Kearney and dated in wire Height: 36 inches.
Hindman
May. 19, 2021
John Kearney, (American, 1924-2014), Doe Goat, welded chromed steel bumper assemblage, 40"h x 48"w x 14"d
Est: $2,500 - $3,500
John Kearney (American, 1924-2014) Doe Goat welded chromed steel bumper assemblage signed rear proper right 40"h x 48"w x 14"d
Toomey & Co. Auctioneers
Feb. 25, 2021
John Kearney, (American, 1924-2014), Skier, 1971 (life-size), welded chrome bumpers with found objects, 71"h x 42"w x 72"d
Est: $800 - $1,200
initialed and dated
Toomey & Co. Auctioneers
Feb. 12, 2021
John Kearney (American, 1924-2014) Violinist
Est: $600 - $800
John Kearney (American, 1924-2014) Violinist bronze signed John. W. Kearney and dated (base) Height: 12 1/2 inches. Property from the Collection of Leonard Stark, Chicago, Illinois
Hindman
Dec. 01, 2020
John Kearney (American, b. 1924), , Dog
Est: $3,000 - $5,000
John Kearney (American, b. 1924) Dog With torch-cut initials and dated 78 on right haunch, welded chromed steel assemblage. height: 33 in. (83.8cm) width: 17 in. (43.2cm) depth: 47 in. (119.4cm) provenance: Private Estate, New Jersey.
Freeman's | Hindman
Dec. 01, 2020
John Kearney (American, b. 1924), , Lion
Est: $3,000 - $5,000
John Kearney (American, b. 1924) Lion With torch-cut initials and dated 79 on right haunch, welded chromed steel assemblage. height: 38 1/2 in. (97.8cm) width: 20 in. (50.8cm) depth: 69 in. (175.3cm) provenance: Private Estate, New Jersey.
Freeman's | Hindman
Dec. 01, 2020
John Kearney (American, b. 1924), , Elk
Est: $3,000 - $5,000
John Kearney (American, b. 1924) Elk With torch-cut initials and dated 79 on right haunch, welded chromed steel assemblage. height: 66 1/2 in. (168.9cm) width: 22 in. (55.9cm) depth: 69 in. (175.3cm) provenance: Private Estate, New Jersey.
Freeman's | Hindman
Sep. 02, 2020
John Kearney, (American, 1924-2014), Ram, 1991, bronze, 14 1/4"h x 15"w x 4 1/2"d
Est: $500 - $700
signed
Toomey & Co. Auctioneers
Sep. 02, 2020
John Kearney, (American, 1924-2014), Rocky Mountain Goat, 1991, bronze, 11"h x 17"w x 6"d
Est: $500 - $700
unsigned
Toomey & Co. Auctioneers
Sep. 02, 2020
John Kearney, (American, 1924-2014), Woman Disrobing, 1966, bronze, black slate (base), 17 3/4"h x 4"w x 5 1/2"d
Est: $400 - $600
signed and dated lower left
Toomey & Co. Auctioneers
Jun. 28, 2020
John Kearney, (American, 1924-2014), Ram, 1966, welded metal, 10 1/8"h x 8 1/2"w x 4"d
Est: $500 - $700
inscribed signature to sculpture, inscribed signature and date to base
Toomey & Co. Auctioneers
Dec. 08, 2019
John Kearney, (American, 1924-2014), Youthful Bear, circa 2006, chrome-plated steel car bumpers, 49"h x 24"w x 22"d
Est: $2,500 - $3,500
John Kearney (American, 1924-2014) Youthful Bear, circa 2006 chrome-plated steel car bumpers initials welded lower proper-right 49"h x 24"w x 22"d Provenance: Purchased directly from the Artist by present owner
Toomey & Co. Auctioneers
Dec. 08, 2019
John Kearney, (American, 1924-2014), Penguin, chrome-plated steel car bumpers, 26"h x 17"w x 13"d
Est: $1,000 - $2,000
John Kearney (American, 1924-2014) Penguin chrome-plated steel car bumpers initials welded lower proper-right 26"h x 17"w x 13"d Provenance: Purchased directly from the Artist by present owner
Toomey & Co. Auctioneers
Sep. 15, 2019
John Kearney, (American, 1924-2014), Man Caught in the Web of Technology, 1966, welded steel, copper rod and found objects; marble b...
Est: $2,000 - $4,000
John Kearney (American, 1924-2014) Man Caught in the Web of Technology, 1966 welded steel, copper rod and found objects; marble base signed and dated on marble base 83"h x 33"w x 20"d
Toomey & Co. Auctioneers
May. 19, 2019
John Kearney (American, 1924-2014), "Horse"
Est: $5,000 - $8,000
John Kearney (American, 1924-2014) "Horse", 1972 steel car bumpers initialed and dated at proper right flank. h. 48", w. 48", d. 16"
New Orleans Auction Galleries
May. 07, 2019
John Kearney American, 1924-2014 Man Who Never Was, 1963
Est: $1,500 - $2,500
John Kearney American, 1924-2014 Man Who Never Was, 1963 Signed John W Kearney and dated 1963 Bronze with green patina on stone base Height with base 34 inches C
DOYLE Auctioneers & Appraisers
Feb. 12, 2019
John Kearney - Shih Tzu (1972)
Est: $500 - $1,000
Lot 103 John Kearney American (1924-2014) Shih Tzu (1972) chromed steel car bumpers torch cut initials 17 x 12 x 23 inches $500-1000 Condition: very good Provenance:
Capsule Gallery Auction
Nov. 08, 2018
John Kearney - Shih Tzu
Est: $1,500 - $2,500
Lot 30 John Kearney American, (1924-2014) Shih Tzu (1972) chromed steel car bumpers torch cut initials 17 x 12 x 23 inches Condition: Very Good No observed loss or corrosion in chrome surfaces Provenance: from a New York City estate
Capsule Gallery Auction
Sep. 22, 2018
JOHN W. KEARNEY, Illinois/Nebraska, 1924-2014, Seaside village., Acrylic on canvas, 14" x 34". Framed 16" x 36".
Est: $500 - $800
JOHN W. KEARNEY Illinois/Nebraska, 1924-2014 Seaside village. Signed lower right "John W. Kearney". Acrylic on canvas, 14" x 34". Framed 16" x 36".
Eldred's
Aug. 21, 2018
John Kearney, (1924-2014 Chicago, IL), Camel, Patinated bronze, 12.125" H x 13.25" W x 4.625" D
Est: $500 - $700
John Kearney (1924-2014 Chicago, IL) Camel Patinated bronze Signed to base: Kearney 12.125" H x 13.25" W x 4.625" D
John Moran Auctioneers