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John Vassos

American · 1898–1985 · Painter, Illustrator

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7auction results2011–2026years recorded86%sold (6)$613Sign up free to seemedian price

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  1. John Vassos, Floor radio, model 6T10, 1936, birch veneer, chrome-plated steel, plasticFloor radio, model 6T10Wright · $14,080≈ £10,377≈ €11,939Sign up to see
  2. John Vassos, Ultimo (Illustration), c. 1930, Ink on paperUltimo (Illustration)Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · $6,875≈ £4,306≈ €4,840Sign up to see
  3. John Vassos, Portable phonograph, c. 1935, vinyl over wood, aluminum, chrome-plated steel, lacquered woodPortable phonographWright · $721≈ £567≈ €660Sign up to see

John Vassos’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 7 auction results for John Vassos between 2011 and 2026, of which 6 sold (86%). Recorded sale prices range from $197Sign up free to see to $14.1kSign up free to see. The highest price recorded is $14.1kSign up free to see for Floor radio, model 6T10 at Wright in April 2026. The most common medium is paintings (3 lots). Most results come from Wright (5) and Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) (2).

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  1. John Vassos, Record player, model CJM3, c. 1939, Bakelite, metal
    Record player, model CJM3, c. 1939
    Bakelite, metal
    5 h x 15 w x 10 d in (13 x 38 x 25 cm)
    Wright · · Lot 110
    $466≈ £343≈ €395Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $500–View at Wright ↗
  2. John Vassos, Floor radio, model 6T10, 1936, birch veneer, chrome-plated steel, plastic
    Floor radio, model 6T10, 1936
    Sculpture
    25 h x 17¼ w x 10 d in (63 x 44 x 25 cm)
    Wright · · Lot 175
    $14,080≈ £10,377≈ €11,939Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $3,000–View at Wright ↗
  3. John Vassos, Rare Echo Elite harmonica, c. 1940, enameled aluminum, painted wood
    Rare Echo Elite harmonica, c. 1940
    enameled aluminum, painted wood · Panel
    ¾ h x 6⅞ w x 1⅝ d in (2 x 17 x 4 cm)
    Wright · · Lot 294
    $504≈ £400≈ €468Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $400–View at Wright ↗
  4. John Vassos, Portable phonograph, c. 1935, vinyl over wood, aluminum, chrome-plated steel, lacquered wood
    Portable phonograph, c. 1935
    Sculpture · Panel
    21¾ h x 21½ w x 16½ d in (55 x 55 x 42 cm)
    Wright · · Lot 293
    $721≈ £567≈ €660Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,000–View at Wright ↗
  5. John Vassos, Echo Elite harmonica, 1939, chrome-plated brass, enameled brass
    Echo Elite harmonica, 1939
    chrome-plated brass, enameled brass
    1 h x 7¾ w x 2¼ d in (3 x 20 x 6 cm)
    Wright · · Lot 335
    $197≈ £164≈ €186Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $200–View at Wright ↗
  6. John Vassos, Ultimo (Illustration), c. 1930, Ink on paper
    Ultimo (Illustration), c. 1930
    Drawing · Paper
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 96
    $6,875≈ £4,306≈ €4,840Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $6,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  7. John Vassos, Art Deco lounge chair for the New York World's Fair, c. 1939, leather, painted wood
    Art Deco lounge chair for the New York World's Fair, c. 1939
    leather, painted wood · Panel
    33¾ h x 31 w x 36 d in (86 x 79 x 91 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 167
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $4,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗

John Vassos paintings (3)

John Vassos: quick facts

What is the highest price paid for a work by John Vassos at auction?

$14,080Sign up free to see, for Floor radio, model 6T10 at Wright (April 2026) — the highest price in ArtSell’s records.

What is a typical auction price for John Vassos?

The median sale price is $613Sign up free to see across 6 priced sales. Prices vary by medium, size and date — see the price chart & statistics.

How many works by John Vassos have sold at auction?

6 of 7 recorded lots sold between 2011 and 2026.

Which auction houses sell John Vassos?

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

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