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44auction results2016–2026years recorded86%sold (38)$1kSign up free to seemedian price

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  1. 20th Century, mink throw, mink, leather, cashmeremink throwWright · $27,500≈ £21,652≈ €24,429Sign up to see
  2. 20th Century, Rock Crystal lamps, set of two, glass, nickel-plated brass, linenRock Crystal lamps, set of twoLos Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · $6,350≈ £4,752≈ €5,466Sign up to see
  3. 20th Century, Root wood plant stand, root woodRoot wood plant standLos Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · $5,334≈ £3,992≈ €4,591Sign up to see

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ArtSell has recorded 44 auction results for 20th Century between 2016 and 2026, of which 38 sold (86%). Recorded sale prices range from $56Sign up free to see to $27.5kSign up free to see. The highest price recorded is $27.5kSign up free to see for mink throw at Wright in June 2019. Most results come from Toomey & Co. (18), Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) (10) and León Gallery (7).

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  1. 20th Century, Country Lane in the Mournes, oil on canvas
    Country Lane in the Mournes
    Oil · Canvas
    30 x 40cm (11.8 x 15.7in)
    Morgan O'Driscoll · · Lot 402
    €120≈ $139≈ £103HammerSign up free to seeView at Morgan O'Driscoll ↗
  2. 20th Century, Collection of three desk articles
    Collection of three desk articles
    Toomey & Co. · · Lot 202
    SoldView at Toomey & Co. ↗
  3. 20th Century, Collection of twenty-seven tape measures, chrome-plated steel, plastic, crackle-lacquered steel
    Collection of twenty-seven tape measures
    Sculpture
    2⅜ h x 1½ w x 2¼ d in (6 x 4 x 6 cm)
    Wright · · Lot 221
    $399≈ £296≈ €345Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $500–View at Wright ↗
  4. 20th Century, Untitled (Line drawing of a man), ink on paper
    Untitled (Line drawing of a man)
    Drawing · Paper
    28⅛ h x 12¾ w in (71 x 32 cm)
    Toomey & Co. · · Lot 262
    $1,024≈ £757≈ €872Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $500–View at Toomey & Co. ↗
  5. 20th Century, Collection of tableware
    Collection of tableware
    Toomey & Co. · · Lot 336
    SoldView at Toomey & Co. ↗
  6. 20th Century, Rock Crystal lamps, set of two, glass, nickel-plated brass, linen
    Rock Crystal lamps, set of two
    glass, nickel-plated brass, linen · Linen
    28½ h x 11½ dia in (72 x 29 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 189
    $6,350≈ £4,752≈ €5,466Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  7. 20th Century, Nautilus shell compote, silvered bronze, nautilus shell
    Nautilus shell compote
    Sculpture
    9½ h x 9 w x 8¾ d in (24 x 23 x 22 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 215
    $762≈ £570≈ €656Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $800–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  8. 20th Century, Cockatoo figure, marble
    Cockatoo figure
    Sculpture
    18¾ h x 6½ w x 8 d in (48 x 17 x 20 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 217
    $2,540≈ £1,901≈ €2,186Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,500–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  9. 20th Century, Antler chairs, pair, antlers, stained oak
    Antler chairs, pair
    antlers, stained oak · Panel
    44¾ h x 37¾ w x 27½ d in (114 x 96 x 70 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 219
    $3,168≈ £2,371≈ €2,727Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $3,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  10. 20th Century, Articulated hornet figure, silver
    Articulated hornet figure
    silver
    1 h x 3¾ w x 3½ d in (3 x 10 x 9 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 233
    $2,286≈ £1,711≈ €1,968Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗

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20th Century: quick facts

What is the highest price paid for a work by 20th Century at auction?

$27,500Sign up free to see, for mink throw at Wright (June 2019) — the highest price in ArtSell’s records.

What is a typical auction price for 20th Century?

The median sale price is $1kSign up free to see across 35 priced sales. Prices vary by medium, size and date — see the price chart & statistics.

How many works by 20th Century have sold at auction?

38 of 44 recorded lots sold between 2016 and 2026.

Which auction houses sell 20th Century?

Toomey & Co., Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) and León Gallery account for the most recorded results. Toomey & Co. · Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · León Gallery