John (1931) Milne Paintings & Artwork for Sale | John (1931) Milne Art Value Price Guide

Feb. 27, 2025
§ John Erskine Milne (1931-1978)
Est: £500 - £800
§ John Erskine Milne (1931-1978) Composition charcoal and pastel 38 x 55cm Provenance: With Belgrave St Ives Literature: Peter Davies, The Sculpture of John Milne, Belgrave Gallery, 2000, ill. p.51
Cheffins
Nov. 26, 2024
Â§ JOHN MILNE (BRITISH, 1931-1978)
Est: £2,000 - £3,000
Â§ JOHN MILNE (BRITISH, 1931-1978) JOHN MILNE (BRITISH, 1931-1978) Horus signed with initials, numbered and dated 'JEM/1969/8/9' (on the underside) polished bronze 46.5 cm. (18 1/4 in.) high Provenance Sale; Sotheby's, London, 11 February 2004, lot 277 With Wolseley Fine Arts, London, 30 June 2004, where purchased by the family of the present owners Literature Peter Davies, The Sculpture of John Milne, Belgrave Gallery London and St Ives, 2000, p.78
Chiswick Auctions
Nov. 15, 2024
Contrapuntal Forms
Est: £3,000 - £5,000
A Life With Art: The Collection of Mollie and Graham Dark John Erskine Milne 1931 - 1978 Contrapuntal Forms signed with initials, numbered 5/9 and dated 1976 (on the underside of the base) polished and patinated bronze on the Artist's stone base height (not including base): 31cm.; 12¼in. height (including base): 36cm.; 14¼in. Conceived in 1976, the present work is number 5 from the edition of 9.
Sotheby's
Jul. 17, 2024
John Erskine Milne (British, 1931-1978) Project 54.5cm (21 7/16in) high including base; 51cm (20 1/16in) high excluding base (Conceived in 1969)
Est: £2,500 - £3,500
John Erskine Milne (British, 1931-1978) Project signed with initials, dated and numbered 'JEM 1970/5/9' (to underside) aluminium, on a slate base 54.5cm (21 7/16in) high including base; 51cm (20 1/16in) high excluding base Conceived in 1969
Bonhams
Apr. 05, 2024
John MILNE 1931—1978 Mycenae - 1965
Est: €500 - €700
John MILNE Mycenae - 1965 Fusain sur papier H : 38.0 cm, L : 55.5 cm Provenance : Marjorie Parr Gallery, St Ives (Royaume-Uni) Vente, Paris, Etude Kahn-Dumousset, 4 avril 2008, lot 140 Collection particulière, France
Artcurial
Dec. 12, 2023
Â§ JOHN MILNE (BRITISH, 1931-1978)
Est: £3,000 - £5,000
Â§ JOHN MILNE (BRITISH, 1931-1978) JOHN MILNE (BRITISH, 1931-1978) Megalith signed with initials, numbered and dated 'JEM/2/9/1974' (on the base) and stamped with a Morris Singer foundry mark polished bronze 20.5 cm. (9 7/8 in.) high (excluding the base) Provenance Andrew Burt, His sale; Swan Auctions, Tetsweorth, The Andrew Burt Collection of Modern Art, Painting and Bronze Sculpture, 3 September 2019, lot 87, where purchased by the present owner Exhibited London, The Belgrave Gallery, The Sculpture of John Milne, Jun 2000 Literature Davies, Peter, The Sculpture of John Milne, Belgrave Gallery, London and St. Ives, 2000, cat.no.J.M.152, p.93 (ill.) We are grateful to Dr. Ian Massey for his assistance in cataloguing this lot
Chiswick Auctions
Oct. 10, 2023
John Milne (1931-1978), "Verticals," 1977, Patinated and polished bronze on a marble base, 14" H x 8" W x 5" D
Est: $3,000 - $5,000
John Milne (1931-1978) "Verticals," 1977 Patinated and polished bronze on a marble base Incised to plinth: [sic] JEM
John Moran Auctioneers
Oct. 10, 2023
John Milne (1931-1978), "Group," 1977, Walnut on black marble base, With base: 16.5" H x 24.125" W x 14.125" D
Est: $4,000 - $6,000
John Milne (1931-1978) "Group," 1977 Walnut on black marble base Titled and dated to metal plaque
John Moran Auctioneers
Sep. 12, 2023
John Erskine Milne, Untitled abstract composition
Est: £300 - £500
John Erskine Milne, British 1931-1978 - Untitled abstract composition; red crayon and gouache on paper, with artist's label attached to the reverse of the frame, 54.6 x 75 cm (ARR) Note: John Milne was part of the St. Ives school of Modern artists, whose work was inspired by Barbara Hepworth, who he worked for as an assistant, alongside other artists including Denis Mitchell. He was recently the subject of a major new biography 'Queer St. Ives and other stories' by Ian Massey.
Roseberys
Aug. 21, 2023
A 20thC limited edition bronze titled Persian Mono…
Est: £1,500 - £2,000
A 20thC limited edition bronze titled Persian Monolith by John Erskine Milne (1931-1978), assistant to Barbara Hepworth. Signed with initials JEM, dated 1972 and numbered 1/9 under. Approx. 10" high
Claydon Auctioneers
Mar. 19, 2023
Bronze Sculpture Signed J.E.M. 63'
Est: $600 - $900
Modernist bronze of two figures moving a wheel. Signed "J. E. M. 63" and impressed "R.B.W. INC. N.Y." for Roman Bronze Works. No limitation mark- presumably a one-off work. From a Rockland County, NY estate.
Clarke Auction Gallery
Dec. 13, 2022
Â§ JOHN MILNE (BRITISH, 1931-1978)
Est: £4,000 - £6,000
Â§ JOHN MILNE (BRITISH, 1931-1978) JOHN MILNE (BRITISH, 1931-1978) Persepolis polished bronze on a slate base signed, numbered and dated 'JEM 2/3 1974' (on the underside of the base) 19.5 x 22 x 18 cm. (7 6/8 x 8 5/8 x 7 1/8 in.) Provenance Purchased directly from the artist in March 1975 by Private Collection, U.K., from whom acquired by the present owner ARR
Chiswick Auctions
Dec. 13, 2022
Â§ JOHN MILNE (BRITISH, 1931-1978)
Est: £2,000 - £3,000
Â§ JOHN MILNE (BRITISH, 1931-1978) JOHN MILNE (BRITISH, 1931-1978) Trio I signed 'JEM' (on the underside of the sculpture, according to the artist's label); inscribed and dated 'TRIO I 2/8 1969' (on artist's label on the underside of the sculpture) polished bronze 34 cm. (13 3/8 in.) (high) ARR
Chiswick Auctions
Apr. 29, 2022
§ John Erskine Milne (British 1931-1978) Cylindrical Form, 1974
Est: £3,000 - £5,000
§ John Erskine Milne (British 1931-1978) Cylindrical Form, 1974 1/6, initialled, dated and numbered (to base), polished bronze (26.5cm high (10.5in high))
Lyon & Turnbull
Apr. 05, 2022
*John Erskine Milne (1931-1978)
Est: £2,000 - £4,000
*John Erskine Milne (1931-1978) *John Erskine Milne (1931-1978) 'Persepolis', 1971 patinated bronze, signed with initials 'JEM', dated 1971 and numbered 8/9 on base 21.5cm wide 17.5cm deep 18cm high Provenance: Acquired by the present owner from Marjorie Parr Gallery, London, 1972. Sold with receipt. *Artist's Resale Right may apply to this lot. Condition report: Generally in good condition.
Sworders
Feb. 05, 2022
John Erskine Milne (1931-1978), Abstract freeform sculpture, green patina bronze on slate base, initialed, dated, and numbered on bo...
Est: $1,000 - $2,000
John Erskine Milne (1931-1978), Abstract freeform sculpture, green patina bronze on slate base, initialed, dated, and numbered on bottom JEM 1974, 1/6, height 22 1/2 inches.
Nadeau's Auction Gallery
Jun. 23, 2020
*John Milne (1931-1978)
Est: £2,000 - £3,000
*John Milne (1931-1978) *John Milne (1931-1978), Maquette for 'Deimos', 1968 (JM60), polished bronze, 22cm high *Artist's Resale Right may apply to this lot.
Sworders
Feb. 11, 2020
John Erskine Milne, British 1931-1978- Delphi [JM62]; cold cast alumini
Est: £800 - £1,200
John Erskine Milne, British 1931-1978- Delphi [JM62]; cold cast aluminium relief, signed with initials, numbered 3/9 and dated 1969 verso, 28x31cm (ARR) In a wooden frame, with linen support, glazed. Please refer to department for condition report
Roseberys
Feb. 11, 2020
John Erskine Milne, British 1931-1978- Storm Lifting, 1968 [JM70]; cold
Est: £800 - £1,200
John Erskine Milne, British 1931-1978- Storm Lifting, 1968 [JM70]; cold cast aluminium relief, signed with initials and numbered 1/6 verso, 27x32cm (ARR) In a wooden framed, with linen support, glazed. Please refer to department for condition report
Roseberys
Dec. 12, 2019
John Erskine Milne (1931-1978) abstract bronze arched form sculpture
Est: £1,500 - £1,800
John Erskine Milne (1931-1978) an abstract green patinated bronze arched form sculpture, raised on a black plinth base, initialed to the underside 'JEM', numbered and dated 6/9 '71, overall size 21 cm w x 17.5 cm x 19 cm h to/with a 1974 exhibition brochure for Marjorie Parr Gallery, London
Andrew Smith & Son
Mar. 27, 2019
[§] JOHN ERSKINE MILNE (BRITISH, 1931-1978) FIGURAL FORM. 1977 the bronze 20cm across (7.87in across)
Est: £800 - £1,200
[§] JOHN ERSKINE MILNE (BRITISH, 1931-1978) FIGURAL FORM. 1977 1/6, initialled, dated and numbered (to the base), verdigris bronze on marble base the bronze 20cm across (7.87in across)
Lyon & Turnbull
Mar. 20, 2019
JOHN ERSKINE MILNE | Cyrus
Est: £1,000 - £1,500
polished bronze
Sotheby's
Nov. 13, 2018
JOHN ERSKINE MILNE, (BRITISH, 1931-1978), "RESURGENCE"
Est: $2,500 - $3,500
JOHN ERSKINE MILNE (british, 1931-1978) "RESURGENCE" 1976, signed with initials and dated, numbered 2/9. Polished bronze on black soapstone base. height: 19 in. (48.3cm) width: 7 in. (17.8cm) depth: 1 in. (2.5cm) provenance: Benjamin Mangel Gallery, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Lee, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (acquired directly from the above in 1977). Woodmere Art Museum, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (gifted from the above in 2018). literature: J.P Hodin, "John Milne: Sculptor," London: Latimer New Dimensions Ltd., 1977 (illustrated on the front cover). note: This work is being sold to benefit Woodmere Art Museum's Education Department.
Freeman's | Hindman
Nov. 13, 2018
JOHN ERSKINE MILNE, (BRITISH, 1931-1978), "ORACLE"
Est: $5,000 - $8,000
JOHN ERSKINE MILNE (british, 1931-1978) "ORACLE" 1971, signed with initials, dated and numbered 3/9 on the underside of the base. Patinated bronze on black soapstone base. height: 31 in. (78.7cm) width: 8 in. (20cm) depth: 4 in. (10.2cm) provenance: Benjamin Mangel Gallery, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Lee, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (acquired directly from the above in 1977). Woodmere Art Museum, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (gifted from the above in 2018). literature: J.P. Hodin, "John Milne: Sculptor," London: Latimer New Dimensions Ltd., 1977, fig. 21 (illustrated). note: This work is being sold to benefit Woodmere Art Museum's Education Department.
Freeman's | Hindman
Sep. 26, 2018
John Erskine Milne, British 1931-1978- Thor (JM161), 1974;cold cast bronze
Est: £3,000 - £5,000
John Erskine Milne, British 1931-1978- Thor (JM161), 1974;cold cast bronze on a black composite base, from the edition of 6, 84.5x29x13cm excluding base, (ARR)Literature: P. Davies, The Sculpture of John Milne, London, 2000, p.88, another cast illustrated. Note: John Milne was a pupil of Barbara Hepworth and later worked as her assistant. Belgrave St Ives has kindly confirmed the authenticity of this lot.
Roseberys
Jun. 14, 2018
JOHN ERSKINE MILNE "PHOBOS" ABSTRACT CAST BRONZE
Est: $2,000 - $3,000
John Erskine Milne (British, 1931-1978) "Phobos", abstract cast bronze sculpture, signed on underside in monogram J.E.M. and dated 1971. Provenance: Private collection of Benjamin & Deborah Mangel, Mangel Gallery, Philadelphia
Kamelot Auctions
Jul. 13, 2016
John Erskine Milne (1931-1978) - Icarus
Est: £1,500 - £2,000
Cold cast aluminium Signed with initials, dated 1967 and numbered 2/5 on the reverse 75 x 49.5 x 5 cm. (29 1/2 x 19 1/2 x 2 in) This work is accompanied by the book John Milne: Sculptor - Life and Work by J.P. Hodin, Latimer New Dimension, London, 1977 in which this work is illustrated. Provenance: Tadema Gallery, London (label on the reverse) Literature: J.P. Hodin, John Milne Sculptor - Life and Work , Latimer New Dimension, London, 1977, p.16, another cast illustrated IMPORTANT: This lot is sold subject to Artists Resale Rights, details of which can be found in our Terms and Conditions.
Dreweatts 1759
May. 19, 2016
John Erskine Milne (British, 1931-1978) Phobus, 19711/6, initialled, numbered and dated
Est: £1,500 - £2,500
John Erskine Milne (British, 1931-1978) Phobus, 19711/6, initialled, numbered and dated bronze fibreglass 59cm high. Provenance: Marjorie Parr Gallery, London, 1972; Kenneth Mellon Collection.
Mallams
May. 19, 2016
John Erskine Milne (British, 1931-1978) Poseidon, 1970 5/9, initialled and numbered
Est: £1,500 - £2,500
John Erskine Milne (British, 1931-1978) Poseidon, 1970 5/9, initialled and numbered aluminium fibreglass 67.5cm high (including base). Provenance: Marjorie Parr Gallery, London, 1972; Kenneth Mellon Collection.
Mallams
May. 19, 2016
John Erskine Milne (British, 1931-1978) Turning Form, 1969 1/6, initialled, dated and numbered
Est: £1,500 - £2,500
John Erskine Milne (British, 1931-1978) Turning Form, 1969 1/6, initialled, dated and numbered aluminium fibreglass 58cm high (including original base). Provenance: Marjorie Parr Gallery, London, 1972; Kenneth Mellon Collection.
Mallams
May. 19, 2016
John Erskine Milne (British, 1931-1978) Composition, circa 1970s
Est: £100 - £200
John Erskine Milne (British, 1931-1978) Composition, circa 1970s ink on paper 17cm x 13cm. Provenance: Belgrave Gallery, London.
Mallams
Apr. 12, 2016
*John Milne (1931-1978)'MEGALITH'Polished bronze on a polished plinth no. 1/6
Est: £2,000 - £3,000
*John Milne (1931-1978)'MEGALITH'Polished bronze on a polished plinth no. 1/6, impressed '1974 1/6 J.E.M'25cm high34.5cm longProvenance:With Marjorie Parr Gallery, London, 1972;Collection of the late Mrs C Simmons.(Sold with Marjorie Parr Gallery receipt).Milne was a pupil of Barbara Hepworth and later her assistant. He is regarded as one of the most interesting and sophisticated of the St. Ives sculptors. He participated in many solo and group shows and his work is held by the Tate Gallery, London. Milne died in 1978 aged only 47.*Artist's Resale Right may apply to this lot.
Sworders
Mar. 15, 2016
AR JOHN MILNE (BRITISH, 1931-1978) Attica, 1972
Est: £2,000 - £3,000
AR JOHN MILNE (BRITISH, 1931-1978) Attica, 1972 cold cast bronze relief 49.5 x 61cm (19 1/2 x 24in).
Bonhams
Dec. 09, 2014
John Erskine Milne
Est: £300 - £500
John Erskine Milne, British 1931-1978- Sculptural forms; charcoal on paper, 56x76cm., (unframed) (may be subject to Droit de Suite) Provenance: The Axiom Gallery, London
Roseberys
Apr. 01, 2014
John Milne
Est: £1,500 - £2,500
signed with initials, dated 1969 and numbered 3/9 on the base,polished bronze,height (not including base): 12cm.; 5in.,Conceived in 1969, the present work is number 3 from the edition of 9.
Sotheby's
Nov. 27, 2013
John Erskine Milne 1931 - 1978, ABSTRACT FORM, 1974 bronze
Est: $2,500 - $3,500
John Erskine Milne 1931 - 1978, ABSTRACT FORM, 1974 bronze SIGNED: signed with initials, dated and numbered on base: J.E.M. / A/C 1974 edition: A/C, aside from an edition of 9 DIMENSIONS: 19.0 x 21.5 x 17.5 cm PROVENANCE: Private collection, Sydney
Deutscher and Hackett
Jan. 29, 2013
*John Milne (1931-1978), DELPHI, 1968 A bronzed
Est: £200 - £300
*John Milne (1931-1978), DELPHI, 1968 A bronzed relief, edition of 2 31 x 28cm With Belgrave Gallery, London. *Artist's Resale Right may apply to this lot.
Sworders
Dec. 05, 2012
§ John Erskine Milne (1931-1978), Human Form, a polished bronze sculpture, 8.5ins
Est: £2,000 - £3,000
§ John Erskine Milne (1931-1978), Human Form, a polished bronze sculpture, on marble base, initialled J.E.M, No, 4/6 and dated 1968 to underside of the base, 8.5ins
Gorringes
Jul. 12, 2012
John Milne (1931-1978)
Est: £1,000 - £1,500
John Milne (1931-1978) Sculptural form; Abstract form signed and dated 'John Milne/1963' (on the reverse) charcoal and wax crayon 14 x 10½ in. (35.5 x 26.6 cm.) Executed in 1963. (2)
Christie's
Jul. 12, 2012
John Milne (1931-1978)
Est: £3,000 - £5,000
John Milne (1931-1978) Project signed with initials, dated and numbered 'JEM/1971 6/9' (on the underside of the base) aluminium 20 in. (50.8 cm.) high, excluding the base Conceived in 1971 as an edition of 9.
Christie's
Jul. 12, 2012
John Milne (1931-1978)
Est: £2,000 - £3,000
John Milne (1931-1978) Trio signed with initials, inscribed, dated and numbered 'TRIO I 1/9 JEM 1969' (on the underside of the base) polished bronze 13¼ in. (33.6 cm.) high, excluding the base Conceived in 1969 as an edition of 9.
Christie's
Jul. 12, 2012
John Milne (1931-1978)
Est: £3,000 - £5,000
John Milne (1931-1978) Sentinel signed with initials, dated and numbered '1976/J.E.M. 2/6' (on the underside of the base) bronze with a green patina 14 in. (35.6 cm.) high, excluding the base Conceived in 1976 as an edition of 6.
Christie's
Jul. 12, 2012
John Milne (1931-1978)
Est: £3,000 - £5,000
John Milne (1931-1978) Cylindrical Form bronze with a black patina 8 in. (20.3 cm.) high, excluding the base Conceived in 1966 as an edition of 9.
Christie's
Jul. 12, 2012
John Milne (1931-1978)
Est: £3,000 - £5,000
John Milne (1931-1978) Bronze Tower signed with initials, dated and numbered 'JEM 2/6 /1971' (on the underside of the base) polished bronze 11¾ in. (29.8 cm.) high, excluding the base Conceived in 1971 as an edition of 6.
Christie's
May. 30, 2012
Various Properties
Est: £4,000 - £6,000
Totemic III signed, numbered and dated '5/9 1972 JEM' (on the base) polished bronze on a marble base 65 cm. (25 1/2 in.) high (including base) Conceived in 1972
Bonhams
Mar. 20, 2012
John Milne (British, 1931-1978) Icarus, 1967
Est: £2,000 - £3,000
Icarus, 1967 signed with initials, numbered and dated 'JEM 2/5 67' (verso), cold cast aluminium 75.5 x 49.5cm (29 3/4 x 19 1/2in). to be sold with a copy of the book in which the piece is illustrated
Bonhams
Mar. 20, 2012
John Milne (British, 1931-1978) Maquette for Sha Abbas, 1972
Est: £600 - £800
Maquette for Sha Abbas, 1972 signed with initials 'JEM' numbered 3/9 and dated 1972, cold cast bronze relief 8.5 x 9.5cm (3 3/8 x 3 3/4in).
Bonhams
Feb. 07, 2012
JOHN ERSKINE MILNE (British, 1931-1978) Relief, 1967 Al
Est: $1,000 - $1,500
JOHN ERSKINE MILNE (British, 1931-1978) Relief, 1967 Aluminum 15-1/4 x 19 inches (38.7 x 48.3 cm) Ed. 4/6 Carved verso: J. Milne 67
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