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Arthur Espenet Carpenter

1920–2006

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59auction results2007–2026years recorded86%sold (51)$8.8kSign up free to seemedian price

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  1. Arthur Espenet Carpenter, Rare Shell desk, c. 1975, walnut, mapleRare Shell deskRago Auctions · $60,480≈ £48,940≈ €55,866Sign up to see
  2. Arthur Espenet Carpenter, Dining table, 1969, walnutDining tableLos Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · $32,760≈ £26,317≈ €29,858Sign up to see
  3. Arthur Espenet Carpenter, Roll Top DeskRoll Top DeskBonhams · $31,325≈ £24,391≈ €28,203Sign up to see

Arthur Espenet Carpenter’s highest prices recorded at auction, ranked in US dollars at each sale-date exchange rate and shown in the currency of the sale (with the buyer’s premium where the house publishes it).

ArtSell has recorded 59 auction results for Arthur Espenet Carpenter between 2007 and 2026, of which 51 sold (86%). Recorded sale prices range from $852Sign up free to see to $60.5kSign up free to see. The highest price recorded is $60.5kSign up free to see for Rare Shell desk at Rago Auctions in January 2023. Most results come from Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) (39), Bonhams (7) and Rago Auctions (6).

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  1. Arthur Espenet Carpenter, Desk
    Desk
    height 30 1/2in (77.5cm); width 49 1/2in (126cm); depth 28 1/2in (72.5cm)
    Bonhams · · Lot 62
    $4,864≈ £3,657≈ €4,234Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $3,000–5,000View at Bonhams ↗
  2. Arthur Espenet Carpenter, Wishbone chair, 1980, claro walnut, rawhide
    Wishbone chair, 1980
    claro walnut, rawhide
    31 h x 22 w x 24 d in (79 x 56 x 61 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 304
    $7,620≈ £5,703≈ €6,559Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $8,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  3. Arthur Espenet Carpenter, Lounge chairs, pair, 1965, walnut, upholstery, rubber webbing
    Lounge chairs, pair, 1965
    walnut, upholstery, rubber webbing
    28¾ h x 36 w x 32 d in (73 x 91 x 81 cm)
    Wright · · Lot 308
    $8,890≈ £6,561≈ €7,525Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $6,000–View at Wright ↗
  4. Arthur Espenet Carpenter, Jewelry box, 1987, walnut
    Jewelry box, 1987
    walnut
    30½ h x 6½ w x 7 d in (77 x 17 x 18 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 128
    $5,334≈ £4,084≈ €4,633Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  5. Arthur Espenet Carpenter, Small cabinet, 1993, burlwood, painted rebar, painted wood
    Small cabinet, 1993
    burlwood, painted rebar, painted wood · Panel
    16 h x 17¾ w x 11¾ d in (41 x 45 x 30 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 129
    $5,334≈ £4,084≈ €4,633Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  6. Arthur Espenet Carpenter, Chair, c. 1965, black walnut, enameled steel
    Chair, c. 1965
    black walnut, enameled steel
    28½ h x 16 w x 15 d in (72 x 41 x 38 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 131
    $2,540≈ £1,896≈ €2,194Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  7. Arthur Espenet Carpenter, Occasional table, c. 1970, Guatemalan mahogany, painted steel
    Occasional table, c. 1970
    Guatemalan mahogany, painted steel · Panel
    18⅞ h x 25½ w x 15¼ d in (48 x 65 x 39 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 133
    $1,320≈ £985≈ €1,140Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,500–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  8. Arthur Espenet Carpenter, Tile-Top Box, 1970s, glazed ceramic tile
    Tile-Top Box, 1970s
    Sculpture
    3.5" H x 12" W x 10" D
    Billings · · Lot 281
    $1,400≈ £1,105≈ €1,331HammerSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–3,000View at Billings ↗
  9. Arthur Espenet Carpenter, Wishbone chair, 1980, claro walnut, rawhide
    Wishbone chair, 1980
    claro walnut, rawhide
    31 h x 21½ w x 22 d in (79 x 55 x 56 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 214
    $8,190≈ £6,125≈ €7,342Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $10,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  10. Arthur Espenet Carpenter, Rare Noguchi Form coffee table, 1975, walnut
    Rare Noguchi Form coffee table, 1975
    walnut
    16¾ h x 70½ w x 38¾ d in (43 x 179 x 98 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 215
    $10,710≈ £8,010≈ €9,601Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $4,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗

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Arthur Espenet Carpenter: quick facts

What is the highest price paid for a work by Arthur Espenet Carpenter at auction?

$60,480Sign up free to see, for Rare Shell desk at Rago Auctions (January 2023) — the highest price in ArtSell’s records.

What is a typical auction price for Arthur Espenet Carpenter?

The median sale price is $8.8kSign up free to see across 51 priced sales. Prices vary by medium, size and date — see the price chart & statistics.

How many works by Arthur Espenet Carpenter have sold at auction?

51 of 59 recorded lots sold between 2007 and 2026.

Which auction houses sell Arthur Espenet Carpenter?

Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA), Bonhams and Rago Auctions account for the most recorded results. Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · Bonhams · Rago Auctions

Arthur Espenet Carpenter signature

4 catalogued lots by Arthur Espenet Carpenter record a signature line. Most often: signed.

Placement

  • on the reverse1

Form

  • signed3
  • signed and dated1

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