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ArtSell has recorded 82 auction results for Modern paintings between 2001 and 2026, of which 80 sold (98% sell-through). Prices realised range from $63 to $9,375, with a median of $722 across 80 priced sales (USD at the sale-date rate). The highest recorded price is $9,375 for “Untitled” at Rago Auctions in 2022.

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  1. 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. ↗
  2. 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 ↗
  3. 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 ↗
  4. 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 ↗
  5. Modern, Wall-hanging mirror, painted wood, mirrored glass
    Wall-hanging mirror
    painted wood, mirrored glass · Panel
    24¼ h x 20 w x 4¼ d in (62 x 51 x 11 cm)
    Wright · · Lot 208
    $640≈ £479≈ €562Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $700–View at Wright ↗
  6. Modern, Desk thermometer, c. 1970, screen-printed acrylic, walnut, aluminum
    Desk thermometer, c. 1970
    Acrylic
    5 h x 4⅛ w x 2½ d in (13 x 10 x 6 cm)
    Wright · · Lot 289
    $448≈ £334≈ €392Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $200–View at Wright ↗
  7. Modern, Tiered coffee table, c. 1955, glass, walnut, laminate, brass, painted wood
    Tiered coffee table, c. 1955
    glass, walnut, laminate, brass, painted wood · Panel
    16¼ h x 58½ w x 34 d in (41 x 149 x 86 cm)
    Wright · · Lot 308
    $384≈ £286≈ €331Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $700–View at Wright ↗
  8. Modern, Armchair, c. 1955, enameled steel, upholstery
    Armchair, c. 1955
    enameled steel, upholstery
    29¼ h x 18¾ w x 22½ d in (74 x 48 x 57 cm)
    Wright · · Lot 438
    $466≈ £347≈ €402Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $700–View at Wright ↗
  9. Modern, Dining chairs, set of twelve, c. 1960, microfiber upholstery, lacquered steel
    Dining chairs, set of twelve, c. 1960
    microfiber upholstery, lacquered steel
    30 h x 19¾ w x 21¾ d in (76 x 50 x 55 cm)
    Wright · · Lot 166
    $448≈ £334≈ €386Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–View at Wright ↗
  10. Modern, Collection of four microphones, c. 1935-1965, brushed aluminum, chrome-plated metal, crackle-lacquered metal
    Collection of four microphones, c. 1935-1965
    brushed aluminum, chrome-plated metal, crackle-lacquered metal
    6⅜ h x 4½ w x 4 d in (16 x 11 x 10 cm)
    Wright · · Lot 227
    $832≈ £613≈ €706Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $800–View at Wright ↗
  11. Modern, Desk, c. 1940, lacquered wood, goat skin
    Desk, c. 1940
    lacquered wood, goat skin · Panel
    29¼ h x 51¼ w x 29½ d in (74 x 130 x 75 cm)
    Toomey & Co. · · Lot 313
    $998≈ £748≈ €865Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,500–View at Toomey & Co. ↗
  12. Modern, Miniature chest, c. 1970, black stained oak, painted steel
    Miniature chest, c. 1970
    black stained oak, painted steel · Panel
    13¾ h x 21 w x 12½ d in (35 x 53 x 32 cm)
    Toomey & Co. · · Lot 303
    $128≈ £96≈ €111Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,000–View at Toomey & Co. ↗
  13. Modern, Tiered coffee table, c. 1955, glass, walnut, laminate, brass, painted wood
    Tiered coffee table, c. 1955
    glass, walnut, laminate, brass, painted wood · Panel
    16¼ h x 58½ w x 34 d in (41 x 149 x 86 cm)
    Wright · · Lot 146
    $889≈ £664≈ €770Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $700–View at Wright ↗
  14. Modern, Atom models, pair, lacquered wood
    Atom models, pair
    lacquered wood · Panel
    9½ h x 10½ w x 10½ d in (24 x 27 x 27 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 284
    $1,651≈ £1,236≈ €1,421Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  15. Modern, Coffee table, lacquered steel
    Coffee table
    lacquered steel
    20¼ h x 48¼ w x 26¼ d in (51 x 123 x 67 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 266
    $3,048≈ £2,281≈ €2,624Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $3,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  16. Modern, Dining table from the Maidman Residence, Sands Point, New York, c. 1970, enameled steel, oak
    Dining table from the Maidman Residence, Sands Point, New York, c. 1970
    enameled steel, oak · Panel
    30½ h x 60 dia in (77 x 152 cm)
    Wright · · Lot 402
    $381≈ £291≈ €330Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,000–View at Wright ↗
  17. Modern, Adjustable table lamp, c. 1960, enameled metal, brass
    Adjustable table lamp, c. 1960
    enameled metal, brass
    26½ h x 22 w x 17 d in (67 x 56 x 43 cm)
    Wright · · Lot 354
    $762≈ £582≈ €661Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $700–View at Wright ↗
  18. Modern, Table lamp, lacquered aluminum and steel, chrome-plated steel, composite
    Table lamp
    lacquered aluminum and steel, chrome-plated steel, composite
    17½ h x 7¾ w x 15½ d in (44 x 20 x 39 cm)
    Toomey & Co. · · Lot 410
    $381≈ £284≈ €325Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $200–View at Toomey & Co. ↗
  19. Modern, Coffee table, c. 1960, enameled steel, glass
    Coffee table, c. 1960
    enameled steel, glass
    19¼ h x 30 dia in (49 x 76 cm)
    Wright · · Lot 301
    $198≈ £147≈ €168Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $600–View at Wright ↗
  20. Modern, Occasional table, c. 1960, painted brass-plated steel, glass
    Occasional table, c. 1960
    painted brass-plated steel, glass
    22 h x 17⅞ dia in (56 x 45 cm)
    Wright · · Lot 176
    $318≈ £235≈ €270Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $500–View at Wright ↗
  21. Modern, Sputnik chandelier, c. 1960, enameled steel, brass, glass
    Sputnik chandelier, c. 1960
    enameled steel, brass, glass
    64 h x 58 dia in (163 x 147 cm)
    Wright · · Lot 308
    $1,016≈ £746≈ €875Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,000–View at Wright ↗
  22. Modern, Sofa, c. 1955, upholstery, painted wood
    Sofa, c. 1955
    upholstery, painted wood · Panel
    33½ h x 96 w x 33 d in (85 x 244 x 84 cm)
    Wright · · Lot 226
    $1,778≈ £1,306≈ €1,532Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $3,000–View at Wright ↗
  23. Modern, Three-arm floor lamp, c. 1960, brass, enameled aluminum
    Three-arm floor lamp, c. 1960
    brass, enameled aluminum
    70½ h x 22 dia in (179 x 56 cm)
    Toomey & Co. · · Lot 250
    $889≈ £667≈ €793Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,000–View at Toomey & Co. ↗
  24. Modern, Table lamp, c. 1975, acrylic
    Table lamp, c. 1975
    Acrylic
    27 h x 17½ dia in (69 x 44 cm)
    Wright · · Lot 275
    $64≈ £49≈ €59Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,000–View at Wright ↗
  25. Modern, Foosball table, c. 1950, cherry, ash, lacquered and painted wood, aluminum, steel, cork
    Foosball table, c. 1950
    cherry, ash, lacquered and painted wood, aluminum, steel, cork · Panel
    38 h x 72 w x 43 d in (97 x 183 x 109 cm)
    Wright · · Lot 168
    $1,651≈ £1,275≈ €1,524Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–View at Wright ↗
  26. Modern, Louis XV-style desk, lacquered wood
    Louis XV-style desk
    lacquered wood · Panel
    30¾ h x 74½ w x 33 d in (78 x 189 x 84 cm)
    Toomey & Co. · · Lot 300
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $1,000–View at Toomey & Co. ↗
  27. Modern, Tiered occasional table, c. 1960, glass, brass, enameled steel
    Tiered occasional table, c. 1960
    glass, brass, enameled steel
    44½ h x 22½ w x 25 d in (113 x 57 x 63 cm)
    Toomey & Co. · · Lot 328
    $572≈ £452≈ €545Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $500–View at Toomey & Co. ↗
  28. Modern, Candleholders, pair, c. 1955, plated copper rods, painted wood spheres
    Candleholders, pair, c. 1955
    plated copper rods, painted wood spheres · Panel
    12¼ h x 7 w x 5½ d in (31 x 18 x 14 cm)
    Wright · · Lot 146
    $318≈ £255≈ €306Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $800–View at Wright ↗
  29. Modern, Table lamp, c. 1975, painted and enameled steel
    Table lamp, c. 1975
    painted and enameled steel
    11¼ h x 7 dia in (29 x 18 cm)
    Wright · · Lot 188
    $889≈ £714≈ €857Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $300–View at Wright ↗
  30. Modern, Sconces, pair, c. 1950, gilt and painted brass, frosted glass
    Sconces, pair, c. 1950
    gilt and painted brass, frosted glass
    12⅞ h x 13¼ w x 10¼ d in (33 x 34 x 26 cm)
    Wright · · Lot 196
    $572≈ £460≈ €550Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,000–View at Wright ↗
  31. Modern, Coffee table, glass, acrylic
    Coffee table
    Acrylic
    15½ h x 42 w x 42½ d in (39 x 107 x 108 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 258
    $756≈ £598≈ €718Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $3,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  32. Modern, Side table, marble
    Side table
    Acrylic
    20½ h x 24 w x 18½ d in (52 x 61 x 47 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 261
    $1,134≈ £897≈ €1,077Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  33. Modern, Infinity wall mirror, c. 1985, brass, lacquered wood, mirrored glass
    Infinity wall mirror, c. 1985
    brass, lacquered wood, mirrored glass · Panel
    3½ d x 36 dia in (9 x 91 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 171
    $1,512≈ £1,161≈ €1,391Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,500–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  34. Modern, Floor lamp, c. 2000, brass, enameled brass and aluminum
    Floor lamp, c. 2000
    brass, enameled brass and aluminum
    56½ h x 41 w x 21 d in (144 x 104 x 53 cm)
    Wright · · Lot 345
    $756≈ £565≈ €678Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $800–View at Wright ↗
  35. Modern, Lounge chairs, pair, c. 1950, painted wrought iron, upholstery
    Lounge chairs, pair, c. 1950
    painted wrought iron, upholstery
    30 h x 26¼ w x 31½ d in (76 x 67 x 80 cm)
    Wright · · Lot 333
    $1,965≈ £1,492≈ €1,772Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–View at Wright ↗
  36. Modern, Rotating tiered occasional table, c. 1975, lacquered wood, matte chrome-plated steel and brass
    Rotating tiered occasional table, c. 1975
    lacquered wood, matte chrome-plated steel and brass · Panel
    19½ h x 21¾ w x 27½ d in (50 x 55 x 70 cm)
    Wright · · Lot 336
    $441≈ £335≈ €398Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–View at Wright ↗
  37. Modern, Diminutive étagère, c. 1950, rubber-coated steel, enameled wood, brass
    Diminutive étagère, c. 1950
    rubber-coated steel, enameled wood, brass · Panel
    41½ h x 16¼ w x 12½ d in (105 x 41 x 32 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 430
    $315≈ £248≈ €293Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $700–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  38. Modern, HM XV, 1977, mixed media
    HM XV, 1977
    Mixed media
    56 h x 72⅛ w in (142 x 183 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 345
    $129≈ £101≈ €119Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  39. Modern, Lamp table, c. 1950, chrome-plated steel, painted wood, glass
    Lamp table, c. 1950
    chrome-plated steel, painted wood, glass · Panel
    42 h x 20 w x 13 d in (107 x 51 x 33 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 398
    $262≈ £206≈ €241Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $800–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  40. Modern, Beech leaf bowl, maple, pigments
    Beech leaf bowl
    maple, pigments
    3 h x 4½ w x 5 d in (8 x 11 x 13 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 417
    $252≈ £198≈ €232Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $750–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  41. Modern, Swing-arm desk lamp, c. 1955, brushed and enameled aluminum, iron, acrylic
    Swing-arm desk lamp, c. 1955
    Acrylic
    16¾ h x 22 w x 13 d in (43 x 56 x 33 cm)
    Wright · · Lot 214
    $189≈ £150≈ €176Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $500–View at Wright ↗
  42. Modern, Large bowl, enameled metal, chromed metal
    Large bowl
    enameled metal, chromed metal
    12 h x 32 dia in (30 x 81 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 168
    $3,276≈ £2,672≈ €3,064Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  43. Modern, Occasional tables from the Bob Hope Residence, Palm Springs, c. 1980, lacquered wood
    Occasional tables from the Bob Hope Residence, Palm Springs, c. 1980
    lacquered wood · Panel
    21¾ h x 27 w x 27 d in (55 x 69 x 69 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 255
    $693≈ £563≈ €648Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $400–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  44. Modern, Armchairs and ottomans from the Bob Hope Residence, Palm Springs, pair, c. 1970, upholstery, acrylic
    Armchairs and ottomans from the Bob Hope Residence, Palm Springs, pair, c. 1970
    Acrylic
    29¾ h x 30 w x 33 d in (76 x 76 x 84 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 256
    $2,772≈ £2,253≈ €2,590Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,500–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  45. Modern, Console table from the Bob Hope Residence, Palm Springs, c. 1950, lacquered wood
    Console table from the Bob Hope Residence, Palm Springs, c. 1950
    lacquered wood · Panel
    30¼ h x 76 w x 22 d in (77 x 193 x 56 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 257
    $590≈ £480≈ €551Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $400–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  46. Modern, Collection of three decorative grates, c. 1940, wrought and enameled iron
    Collection of three decorative grates, c. 1940
    wrought and enameled iron
    32¾ h x 25¾ w x ½ d in (83 x 65 x 1 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 265
    $315≈ £256≈ €294Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  47. Modern, Floor lamp, c. 1955, enameled steel, brass, brass-plated steel, linen shade
    Floor lamp, c. 1955
    enameled steel, brass, brass-plated steel, linen shade · Linen
    58½ h x 23 dia in (149 x 58 cm)
    Wright · · Lot 310
    $126≈ £99≈ €115Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $500–View at Wright ↗
  48. Modern, Patio coffee table, c. 1975, enameled brass, travertine
    Patio coffee table, c. 1975
    enameled brass, travertine
    8 h x 18 w x 18 d in (20 x 46 x 46 cm)
    Wright · · Lot 266
    $126≈ £99≈ €115Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $300–View at Wright ↗
  49. Modern, Patio tables, set of three, c. 1985, enameled aluminum, glass
    Patio tables, set of three, c. 1985
    enameled aluminum, glass
    9½ h x 42 dia in (24 x 107 cm)
    Wright · · Lot 250
    $131≈ £103≈ €120Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,500–View at Wright ↗
  50. Modern, Chair, c. 1955, enameled steel, upholstery, brass
    Chair, c. 1955
    enameled steel, upholstery, brass
    30¼ h x 20½ w x 21 d in (77 x 52 x 53 cm)
    Wright · · Lot 268
    $63≈ £50≈ €58Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $200–View at Wright ↗

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