Mid-Century Modern Paintings: Value & Auction Prices

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ArtSell has recorded 3 auction results for Mid-Century Modern paintings between 2020 and 2023, and 3 of them sold (100%). Half of the priced sales fell between $678Sign up free to see and $1.1kSign up free to see, with a median of $1kSign up free to see. The highest recorded price is $1.2kSign up free to see for fireplace tools at Rago Auctions in November 2020. Most results come from Rago Auctions (3).

$1,188≈ £895≈ €1,001Sign uprecord price · incl. premiumfireplace toolsRago Auctions3auction results2020–2023years recorded100%sold$1kSign up free to seemedian price

Mid-Century Modern paintings prices at a glance

Auction results
3 2020–2023
Price range
$315–$1.2kSign up free to see
Median price
$1kSign up free to see 3 sold
Most recent sale
$315Sign up free to see Aug 2023, Rago Auctions
Record sale
$1.2kSign up free to see 2020, Rago Auctions

Recent sales: Untitled (triptych) · Lounge chair · fireplace tools

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Mid-Century Modern paintings: key figures

Auction results
3
Sold rate
100%
Active at auction
2020–2023
Median price
$1kSign up free to see
Record price
$1.2kSign up free to see fireplace tools, Rago Auctions, Nov 2020

Top auction houses: Rago Auctions (3)

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  1. Untitled (triptych) by Mid-Century Modern, 1951, oil on canvas, sold Aug 2023
    Untitled (triptych), 1951
    Oil · Canvas
    51⅞ h x 45⅛ w in (132 x 115 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 532
    $315≈ £247≈ €289Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $500View at Rago Auctions ↗
  2. Lounge chair by Mid-Century Modern, c. 1965, acrylic, wool upholstery, sold Mar 2021
    Lounge chair, c. 1965
    Acrylic
    37½ h x 31¼ w x 28 d in (95 x 79 x 71 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 281
    $1,040≈ £745≈ €863Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,000View at Rago Auctions ↗
  3. fireplace tools by Mid-Century Modern, c. 1975, chrome-plated metal, acrylic, cast resin, sold Nov 2020
    fireplace tools, c. 1975
    Acrylic
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 731
    $1,188≈ £895≈ €1,001Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $400View at Rago Auctions ↗

Questions about Mid-Century Modern paintings

How much is a Mid-Century Modern painting worth?

Mid-Century Modern paintings in ArtSell’s records have sold for between $315 and $1,188, with a median of $1,040 across 3 priced sales. These are past auction results, not a valuation: size, medium, condition and provenance all change what a particular work brings.

What is the most expensive Mid-Century Modern painting sold at auction?

The highest price recorded is $1,188 for “fireplace tools”, sold at Rago Auctions in November 2020.

How much do Mid-Century Modern paintings sell for?

Over the whole record (2020–2023) the median is $1,040.

Where are Mid-Century Modern paintings sold?

Most of the 3 recorded results come from Rago Auctions (3). Every result on this page links to its auction catalogue.

How can I sell a Mid-Century Modern painting?

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