David Cressey
1916–2013
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Record prices
Table lamps, pairLos Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · $15,120≈ £12,058≈ €14,107Sign up to see
Massive planterLos Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · $11,250≈ £8,635≈ €9,693Sign up to see
UntitledLos Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · $9,375≈ £7,016≈ €8,270Sign up to see
David Cressey’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).
Lots sold
132
of 138 offered · 2007–2026
Sell-through
96%
sold ÷ offered
Price trend
By medium
| Medium | Offered | Sold | Sell-through | Average | Median | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 8 | 6 | 75% | $3.4kSign up | $2.3kSign up | $9.4kSign up |
| Mixed media | 8 | 6 | 75% | $3.4kSign up | $2.3kSign up | $9.4kSign up |
| Sculpture | 64 | 60 | 94% | $2.7kSign up | $2.1kSign up | $15.1kSign up |
| Other | 66 | 66 | 100% | $2.6kSign up | $1.9kSign up | $11.3kSign up |
Medium classes are derived from the medium text as published by each house; “Other” includes lots whose medium wasn’t stated.
By year
| Year | Offered | Sold | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2 | 1 | $4.5kSign up |
| 2025 | 6 | 5 | $2.1kSign up |
| 2024 | 12 | 11 | $3.4kSign up |
| 2023 | 17 | 15 | $2kSign up |
| 2022 | 6 | 5 | $2.4kSign up |
| 2021 | 9 | 9 | $1.8kSign up |
| 2020 | 2 | 2 | $4kSign up |
| 2019 | 4 | 4 | $1.6kSign up |
| 2018 | 3 | 3 | $5.6kSign up |
| 2017 | 1 | 1 | $2.5kSign up |
| 2016 | 1 | 1 | $625Sign up |
| 2015 | 7 | 7 | $2.5kSign up |
| 2014 | 4 | 4 | $3.5kSign up |
| 2013 | 4 | 4 | $3.8kSign up |
| 2012 | 5 | 5 | $2.4kSign up |
| 2011 | 7 | 7 | $3.1kSign up |
| 2010 | 22 | 22 | $1.2kSign up |
| 2009 | 6 | 6 | $2.6kSign up |
| 2008 | 6 | 6 | $1.5kSign up |
| 2007 | 14 | 14 | $1.8kSign up |