What is a Michael Graves work worth?
1934–2015 · Price guide from past auction results
Based on 44 priced auction sales, works by Michael Graves have sold for a median of $1,813Sign up free to see. Half of them sold between $742Sign up free to see and $2,860Sign up free to see. In the last five years the median was $2,286Sign up free to see across 15 sales. These are past auction results, not a valuation: medium, size, condition and provenance all change what a particular work brings.
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Michael Graves prices by medium
- Auction results
- 52
- Sold rate
- 85%
- Active at auction
- 2001–2026
- Median price
- $1.8kSign up free to see
- Record price
- $32.5kSign up free to see Piazza four-piece tea and coffee service with tray, Rago Auctions, Jan 2021
| Medium | Priced sales | Typical range | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 12 | $2.4k–$9.2kSign up free to see | $3kSign up free to see |
| Works on Paper | 6 | $1.4k–$3.8kSign up free to see | $1.9kSign up free to see |
| Sculpture | 5 | $1.4k–$2.2kSign up free to see | $1.8kSign up free to see |
| Prints | 2 | $640–$756Sign up free to see | $698Sign up free to see |
Top auction houses: Wright (17), Rago Auctions (11), Bonhams (7)
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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) | 9 | $640–$3kSign up free to see | $2.2kSign up free to see |
| Mid-size (30–75 cm) | 11 | $1k–$2.4kSign up free to see | $1.7kSign up free to see |
| Large (75–150 cm) | 11 | $1.5k–$3kSign up free to see | $2.4kSign up free to see |
| Very large (over 150 cm) | 3 | $1.6k–$8.2kSign up free to see | $2.4kSign up free to see |
Recent Michael Graves sales
- Untitled, offset lithograph in colors — $640Sign up free to see, Wright, Jul 23, 2026
- Plaza vanity and stool, maple, lacquered wood, mirrored glass, glass, brass, acrylic, upholstery — $13,970Sign up free to see, Wright, Aug 7, 2025
- Republic Bank Building and Texas Theatre, San Antonio elevation, pencil and colored pencil on tracing paper — $2,032Sign up free to see, Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA), Mar 27, 2025
- Republic Bank Building and Texas Theatre, San Antonio facade studies, pencil on tracing paper — $1,320Sign up free to see, Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA), Mar 27, 2025
- Untitled (Collage), mixed media, printed paper, charcoal, pencil, wood, acrylic — $2,286Sign up free to see, Wright, Jan 9, 2025
- Composite Landscape, etching on Chine-collé — $756Sign up free to see, Wright, Dec 12, 2024
- Republic Bank Building and Texas Theatre, San Antonio elevation study, ink and colored pencil on tracing paper — $5,240Sign up free to see, Wright, Dec 12, 2024
- Untitled (Collage), mixed media, printed paper, charcoal, pencil, wood, acrylic — $4,410Sign up free to see, Wright, Mar 28, 2024
Questions about Michael Graves prices
What is a Michael Graves work worth?
Based on 44 priced auction sales recorded by ArtSell, works by Michael Graves have sold for a median of $1,813, and half of them sold between $742 and $2,860. 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 Michael Graves sold at auction?
The highest price in ArtSell’s records is $32,500 for “Piazza four-piece tea and coffee service with tray” at Rago Auctions in January 2021.
Which Michael Graves medium sells for the most?
By median price, paintings lead with $3,013 (12 sales).
How often do Michael Graves works sell at auction?
85% of the 52 lots recorded between 2001 and 2026 sold.
How can I sell a Michael Graves 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 52 lots by Michael Graves recorded at auction between 2001 and 2026, 44 found a buyer (85%).
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