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395auction results2001–2026years recorded97%sold (385)$756Sign up free to seemedian price

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  1. Modern, Chandelier, c. 1960, gilt steelChandelierRago Auctions · $13,750≈ £9,855≈ €11,413Sign up to see
  2. Modern, Starburst bronze doors (2), c. 1970, Kaylien DoorsStarburst bronze doors (2)Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · $10,800≈ £5,291≈ €7,592Sign up to see
  3. Modern, Etagères, pair, c. 1970, walnut, gilt, bronzed, and patinated steelEtagères, pairRago Auctions · $10,000≈ £7,276≈ €8,447Sign up to see

Modern’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 395 auction results for Modern between 2001 and 2026, of which 385 sold (97%). Recorded sale prices range from $63Sign up free to see to $13.8kSign up free to see. The highest price recorded is $13.8kSign up free to see for Chandelier at Rago Auctions in March 2021. The most common medium is sculpture (111 lots). Most results come from Wright (170), Rago Auctions (113) and Toomey & Co. (78).

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  1. Modern, Floor lamp, c. 1980, brass, brass-plated steel
    Floor lamp, c. 1980
    brass, brass-plated steel
    47⅞ h x 19 w x 12 d in (122 x 48 x 30 cm)
    Toomey & Co. · · Lot 203
    $466≈ £345≈ €401Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $500–View at Toomey & Co. ↗
  2. Modern, Henri Matisse-inspired rugs, set of two, hand-hooked wool
    Henri Matisse-inspired rugs, set of two
    hand-hooked wool
    3'3" x 4'2" (99 x 127 cm)
    Toomey & Co. · · Lot 209
    $640≈ £474≈ €551Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,000–View at Toomey & Co. ↗
  3. Modern, Floor lamp, c. 1975, brass, acrylic, milk glass
    Floor lamp, c. 1975
    Acrylic
    59¼ h x 16 dia in (150 x 41 cm)
    Toomey & Co. · · Lot 243
    $256≈ £190≈ €220Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $700–View at Toomey & Co. ↗
  4. Modern, Table lamp, painted earthenware, bronze, fabric
    Table lamp
    Sculpture
    30 h x 12 dia in (76 x 30 cm)
    Toomey & Co. · · Lot 278
    $466≈ £345≈ €401Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $500–View at Toomey & Co. ↗
  5. Modern, Articulating floor lamp, c. 1955, enameled steel, enameled aluminum, brass, cotton shade
    Articulating floor lamp, c. 1955
    enameled steel, enameled aluminum, brass, cotton shade
    61 h x 24 w x 10 d in (155 x 61 x 25 cm)
    Wright · · Lot 198
    $4,096≈ £3,006≈ €3,507Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $500–View at Wright ↗
  6. Modern, Coffee table, c. 1960, enameled iron, cotton cord, teak
    Coffee table, c. 1960
    enameled iron, cotton cord, teak
    14¼ h x 28 dia in (36 x 71 cm)
    Wright · · Lot 205
    $64≈ £47≈ €55Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $500–View at Wright ↗
  7. Modern, Occasional table, c. 1955, glazed stoneware, walnut
    Occasional table, c. 1955
    Sculpture
    15¼ h x 18 dia in (39 x 46 cm)
    Wright · · Lot 261
    $3,328≈ £2,442≈ €2,849Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $700–View at Wright ↗
  8. Modern, Floor lamp, c. 1955, brass, spun aluminum, enameled iron
    Floor lamp, c. 1955
    brass, spun aluminum, enameled iron
    83 h x 24 dia in (211 x 61 cm)
    Wright · · Lot 302
    $1,664≈ £1,221≈ €1,425Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,500–View at Wright ↗
  9. Modern, Dish, glazed stoneware
    Dish
    Sculpture
    1¾ h x 8¾ w x 8¾ d in (4 x 22 x 22 cm)
    Wright · · Lot 331
    $128≈ £94≈ €110Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $300–View at Wright ↗
  10. Modern, Vase, glazed stoneware
    Vase
    Sculpture
    10½ h x 8⅝ w x 5 d in (27 x 22 x 13 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 222
    $1,152≈ £850≈ €993Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $500–View at Rago Auctions ↗

Modern paintings (83)Modern acrylic paintings (13)Modern works on paper (12)Modern prints (7)Modern multiples (3)Modern sculpture (111)

Modern: quick facts

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

$13,750Sign up free to see, for Chandelier at Rago Auctions (March 2021) — the highest price in ArtSell’s records.

What is a typical auction price for Modern?

The median sale price is $756Sign up free to see across 384 priced sales. Prices vary by medium, size and date — see the price chart & statistics.

How many works by Modern have sold at auction?

385 of 395 recorded lots sold between 2001 and 2026.

Which auction houses sell Modern?

Wright, Rago Auctions and Toomey & Co. account for the most recorded results. Wright · Rago Auctions · Toomey & Co.