What is a Donald Deskey work worth?
1894–1989 · Price guide from past auction results
Based on 65 priced auction sales, works by Donald Deskey have sold for a median of $2,112Sign up free to see. Half of them sold between $1,000Sign up free to see and $4,445Sign up free to see. In the last five years the median was $2,112Sign up free to see across 29 sales. These are past auction results, not a valuation: medium, size, condition and provenance all change what a particular work brings.
Donald Deskey prices by medium
- Auction results
- 72
- Sold rate
- 90%
- Active at auction
- 2001–2026
- Median price
- $2.1kSign up free to see
- Record price
- $47.5kSign up free to see Rare lamp, Rago Auctions, Jan 2019
| Medium | Priced sales | Typical range | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 31 | $1.2k–$3.5kSign up free to see | $2.1kSign up free to see |
| Works on Paper | 4 | $3.5k–$9.3kSign up free to see | $5kSign up free to see |
| Sculpture | 2 | $264–$600Sign up free to see | $432Sign up free to see |
Top auction houses: Wright (41), Rago Auctions (9), Bonhams (8)
Typical range is the middle half of priced sales (USD at the sale-date rate). Past auction results, not a valuation.
Prices by size
| Size (longest side) | Priced sales | Typical range | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Small (under 30 cm) | 5 | $4.4k–$17.9kSign up free to see | $5.1kSign up free to see |
| Mid-size (30–75 cm) | 21 | $953–$3.6kSign up free to see | $1.2kSign up free to see |
| Large (75–150 cm) | 20 | $2k–$3.6kSign up free to see | $2.8kSign up free to see |
| Very large (over 150 cm) | 7 | $942–$3.5kSign up free to see | $1.8kSign up free to see |
Recent Donald Deskey sales
- Rare ashtray, chromium-plated metal — $17,920Sign up free to see, Wright, Aug 5, 2026
- Rare matchbox, ink on paper applied to lacquered cedar — $20,480Sign up free to see, Wright, Aug 5, 2026
- Table lamp, chrome-plated steel and brass, lacquered wood, brass — $5,376Sign up free to see, Wright, Aug 5, 2026
- Occasional table, lacquered wood, aluminum — $4,480Sign up free to see, Wright, Aug 5, 2026
- Set of Fire Tools — $150Sign up free to see, Clarke Auction Gallery, Jun 7, 2026
- Singing Woman carpet from Radio City Music Hall, machine-knotted wool — $4,096Sign up free to see, Wright, Apr 14, 2026
- Untitled, oil on gesso panel — $953Sign up free to see, Rago Auctions, Dec 10, 2025
- Untitled, graphite and pastel on paper — $594Sign up free to see, Wright, Nov 18, 2025
Questions about Donald Deskey prices
What is a Donald Deskey work worth?
Based on 65 priced auction sales recorded by ArtSell, works by Donald Deskey have sold for a median of $2,112, and half of them sold between $1,000 and $4,445. Medium, size, condition, subject and provenance all affect the price of a particular work; these are past auction results, not a valuation.
What is the most expensive work by Donald Deskey sold at auction?
The highest price in ArtSell’s records is $47,500 for “Rare lamp” at Rago Auctions in January 2019.
Which Donald Deskey medium sells for the most?
By median price, works on paper lead with $5,035 (4 sales).
How often do Donald Deskey works sell at auction?
90% of the 72 lots recorded between 2001 and 2026 sold.
How can I sell a Donald Deskey work?
Request a free auction estimate on ArtSell: send photos and details, and our specialists will reply with an estimate. There is no obligation.
Of the 72 lots by Donald Deskey recorded at auction between 2001 and 2026, 65 found a buyer (90%).
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