Modern Paintings: Auction Prices

Of the 101 lots by Modern (paintings) recorded at auction between 2001 and 2026, 99 found a buyer (98%). Across 99 sales with a published price, the typical result was $318Sign up free to see to $1.5kSign up free to see (median $655Sign up free to see). The auction record in our data is Untitled, sold at Rago Auctions in July 2022 for $9.4kSign up free to see. Sales were recorded mainly at Wright (59), Rago Auctions (28) and Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) (7).

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1. 
   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 · Nov 3, 2023 · Lot 255
   $693≈ £563≈ €648Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $400–View at Rago Auctions ↗
2. 
   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 · Nov 3, 2023 · Lot 256
   $2,772≈ £2,253≈ €2,590Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,500–View at Rago Auctions ↗
3. 
   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 · Nov 3, 2023 · Lot 257
   $590≈ £480≈ €551Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $400–View at Rago Auctions ↗
4. 
   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 · Nov 3, 2023 · Lot 265
   $315≈ £256≈ €294Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗
5. 
   Coffee table, c. 1970

   enameled and chrome-plated steel, glass, panga panga

   16 h x 63 w x 16½ d in (41 x 160 x 42 cm)

   Wright · Oct 3, 2023 · Lot 282
   $131≈ £109≈ €125Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $700–View at Wright ↗
6. 
   Floor lamp, c. 1955

   enameled steel, brass, brass-plated steel, linen shade · Linen

   58½ h x 23 dia in (149 x 58 cm)

   Wright · Aug 15, 2023 · Lot 310
   $126≈ £99≈ €115Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $500–View at Wright ↗
7. 
   Patio coffee table, c. 1975

   enameled brass, travertine

   8 h x 18 w x 18 d in (20 x 46 x 46 cm)

   Wright · Aug 15, 2023 · Lot 266
   $126≈ £99≈ €115Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $300–View at Wright ↗
8. 
   Patio tables, set of three, c. 1985

   enameled aluminum, glass

   9½ h x 42 dia in (24 x 107 cm)

   Wright · Aug 15, 2023 · Lot 250
   $131≈ £103≈ €120Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,500–View at Wright ↗
9. 
   Chair, c. 1955

   enameled steel, upholstery, brass

   30¼ h x 20½ w x 21 d in (77 x 52 x 53 cm)

   Wright · Aug 15, 2023 · Lot 268
   $63≈ £50≈ €58Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $200–View at Wright ↗
10. 
    Floor lamp, c. 1955

    aluminum, enameled aluminum, enameled steel

    62½ h x 29½ dia in (159 x 75 cm)

    Wright · Aug 9, 2023 · Lot 335
    $1,310≈ £1,029≈ €1,194Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,500–View at Wright ↗
11. 
    Table lamp, c. 1975

    Acrylic

    33¾ h x 16 w x 16 d in (86 x 41 x 41 cm)

    Wright · Aug 9, 2023 · Lot 330
    $441≈ £347≈ €402Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $800–View at Wright ↗
12. 
    Table lamp

    Acrylic

    33½ h x 7 w x 7 d in (85 x 18 x 18 cm)

    Wright · Aug 9, 2023 · Lot 328
    $197≈ £155≈ €180Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $500–View at Wright ↗
13. 
    Wall-mounted cabinet, c. 1975

    lacquered wood · Panel

    20 h x 62¾ w x 16 d in (51 x 159 x 41 cm)

    Wright · Aug 9, 2023 · Lot 353
    $756≈ £594≈ €689Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–View at Wright ↗
14. 
    Two-tier coffee table, c. 1955

    tempered glass, enameled steel, brass

    21¼ h x 41 w x 21¾ d in (54 x 104 x 55 cm)

    Wright · Aug 9, 2023 · Lot 344
    $655≈ £515≈ €597Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $500–View at Wright ↗
15. 
    Collection of paperweights, cubos and puzzles, c. 1965

    Acrylic · Panel

    4 h x 5½ w x 5 d in (10 x 14 x 13 cm)

    Wright · Aug 9, 2023 · Lot 329
    $1,572≈ £1,235≈ €1,433Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–View at Wright ↗
16. 
    Stool, c. 1965

    burlap micarta, enameled steel

    22 h x 22¾ w x 17¾ d in (56 x 58 x 45 cm)

    Wright · Aug 3, 2023 · Lot 296
    $328≈ £259≈ €300Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $300–View at Wright ↗
17. 
    Untitled (sculpture)

    painted wood · Panel

    8¼ h x 22¼ w x 8¾ d in (21 x 57 x 22 cm)

    Wright · Aug 3, 2023 · Lot 204
    $126≈ £100≈ €115Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $500–View at Wright ↗
18. 
    Cabinets, pair, c. 1965

    painted wood · Panel

    35 h x 34 w x 16 d in (89 x 86 x 41 cm)

    Wright · Aug 3, 2023 · Lot 222
    $441≈ £349≈ €403Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $700–View at Wright ↗
19. 
    Daybed, c. 1955

    Holland & Sherry upholstery, birch, enameled steel

    29 h x 74 w x 31 d in (74 x 188 x 79 cm)

    Wright · Aug 3, 2023 · Lot 161
    $441≈ £349≈ €403Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,000–View at Wright ↗
20. 
    Lamps, pair, c. 1975

    Acrylic · Linen

    25 h x 19 w x 11 d in (63 x 48 x 28 cm)

    Rago Auctions · Jul 13, 2023 · Lot 439
    $262≈ £200≈ €234Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $300–View at Rago Auctions ↗
21. 
    Bar, c. 1975

    Acrylic

    40½ h x 53¼ w x 17½ d in (103 x 135 x 44 cm)

    Rago Auctions · Jul 13, 2023 · Lot 420
    $230≈ £176≈ €206Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $500–View at Rago Auctions ↗
22. 
    Bar cabinet, c. 1985

    rosewood, lacquered wood, mirrored glass, plastic · Panel

    88 h x 40¼ w x 19 d in (224 x 102 x 48 cm)

    Rago Auctions · Jul 13, 2023 · Lot 345
    $1,071≈ £819≈ €958Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗
23. 
    Wheat table lamp bases, set of two, c. 1965

    brass, painted wood · Panel

    39 h x 10 dia in (99 x 25 cm)

    Rago Auctions · Jul 13, 2023 · Lot 340
    $645≈ £493≈ €577Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗
24. 
    Table lamps, pair, c. 1975

    enameled aluminum, aluminum

    21¼ h x 15 w x 13 d in (54 x 38 x 33 cm)

    Rago Auctions · Jul 13, 2023 · Lot 333
    $1,935≈ £1,480≈ €1,730Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $500–View at Rago Auctions ↗
25. 
    Mosaic, c. 1965

    glass tiles, lacquered wood · Panel

    21¼ h x 92 w x 1¾ d in (54 x 234 x 4 cm)

    Wright · Feb 23, 2023 · Lot 203
    $4,410≈ £3,662≈ €4,154Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,500–View at Wright ↗
26. 
    Lounge chair, c. 1955

    shearling, lacquered wood · Panel

    28½ h x 32½ w x 30 d in (72 x 83 x 76 cm)

    Wright · Feb 23, 2023 · Lot 224
    $1,638≈ £1,360≈ €1,543Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,000–View at Wright ↗
27. 
    Cabinet, c. 1970

    mahogany, lacquered goatskin over wood, reverse-painted and mirrored glass, brass, painted wood · Panel

    30¼ h x 43¼ w x 15 d in (77 x 110 x 38 cm)

    Rago Auctions · Nov 15, 2022 · Lot 357
    $563≈ £473≈ €541Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $800–View at Rago Auctions ↗
28. 
    Occasional table, c. 1950

    lacquered wood, glass, brass · Panel

    27¾ h x 21 w x 9 d in (70 x 53 x 23 cm)

    Rago Auctions · Nov 15, 2022 · Lot 353
    $780≈ £656≈ €750Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $500–View at Rago Auctions ↗
29. 
    Chairs, pair, c. 1970

    walnut, lacquered plywood, upholstery

    36 h x 25½ w x 32 d in (91 x 65 x 81 cm)

    Rago Auctions · Nov 15, 2022 · Lot 358
    $1,750≈ £1,471≈ €1,682Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,500–View at Rago Auctions ↗
30. 
    Lounge chairs, pair, c. 1950

    lacquered wood, upholstery · Panel

    40 h x 23 w x 29 d in (102 x 58 x 74 cm)

    Rago Auctions · Jul 20, 2022 · Lot 192
    $130≈ £109≈ €127Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗
31. 
    Untitled

    painted metal and wire

    15 h x 25 w x 9 d in (38 x 63 x 23 cm)

    Rago Auctions · Jul 20, 2022 · Lot 104
    $9,375≈ £7,829≈ €9,192Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗
32. 
    Daybed, c. 1955

    Holland & Sherry upholstery, birch, enameled steel

    29 h x 74 w x 31 d in (74 x 188 x 79 cm)

    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · Jul 12, 2022 · Lot 162
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $1,500–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
33. 
    Coat rack, c.1960s

    enameled steel, wood · Panel

    7½ h x 15½ w x 2¾ d in (19 x 39 x 7 cm)

    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · Jul 12, 2022 · Lot 339
    $219≈ £185≈ €218Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $300–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
34. 
    Daybed, c. 1955

    Holland & Sherry upholstery, birch, enameled steel

    29 h x 74 w x 31 d in (74 x 188 x 79 cm)

    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · Jul 12, 2022 · Lot 158
    $1,500≈ £1,267≈ €1,494Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,500–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
35. 
    Mondrian Doghouse

    lacquered wood, Plexiglas · Panel

    29½ h x 30 w x 30 d in (75 x 76 x 76 cm)

    Rago Auctions · Mar 2, 2022 · Lot 169
    $1,375≈ £1,032≈ €1,238Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $800–View at Rago Auctions ↗
36. 
    Floor lamp, c. 1960

    lacquered composite, milk glass, brass

    65½ h x 12 w x 16 d in (166 x 30 x 41 cm)

    Rago Auctions · Mar 2, 2022 · Lot 393
    $2,250≈ £1,688≈ €2,026Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,500–View at Rago Auctions ↗
37. 
    Stool, c. 1970

    polyurethane foam and coating, enameled steel, aluminum

    21 h x 13 dia in (53 x 33 cm)

    Wright · Feb 25, 2022 · Lot 292
    $313≈ £234≈ €279Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $700–View at Wright ↗
38. 
    Coffee table, c. 1960

    lacquered wood, Lucite · Panel

    15¼ h x 66 w x 21 d in (39 x 168 x 53 cm)

    Rago Auctions · Oct 7, 2021 · Lot 376
    $1,875≈ £1,379≈ €1,622Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,500–View at Rago Auctions ↗
39. 
    Untitled, c. 1965

    enameled copper · Panel

    7 h x 20¼ w x ¼ d in (18 x 51 x 1 cm)

    Rago Auctions · Oct 7, 2021 · Lot 383
    $1,105≈ £813≈ €956Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $500–View at Rago Auctions ↗
40. 
    Untitled, c. 1970

    Acrylic

    6¾ h x 4½ w x 2 d in (17 x 11 x 5 cm)

    Wright · Jul 16, 2021 · Lot 587
    $438≈ £317≈ €371Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $500–View at Wright ↗
41. 
    Untitled, c. 1970

    Acrylic

    9 h x 8¾ w x 8¾ d in (23 x 22 x 22 cm)

    Wright · Jul 16, 2021 · Lot 502
    $1,875≈ £1,355≈ €1,589Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,500–View at Wright ↗
42. 
    Floor lamp

    enameled steel

    70¼ h x 10½ dia in (178 x 27 cm)

    Rago Auctions · Jul 7, 2021 · Lot 333
    $1,000≈ £723≈ €845Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $600–View at Rago Auctions ↗
43. 
    Cabinet, c. 1970

    walnut, mahogany, lacquered wood, laminate · Panel

    33 h x 72 w x 18 d in (84 x 183 x 46 cm)

    Rago Auctions · Jul 7, 2021 · Lot 330
    $875≈ £632≈ €740Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗
44. 
    Dining table, c. 1975

    Acrylic

    28½ h x 76 dia in (72 x 193 cm)

    Wright · Feb 11, 2021 · Lot 303
    $3,500≈ £2,529≈ €2,881Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $3,000–View at Wright ↗
45. 
    occasional tables, pair, c. 1950

    enameled steel, laminate over pressboard, brass · Board

    13½ h x 14½ dia in (34 x 37 cm)

    Wright · Nov 18, 2020 · Lot 211
    $688≈ £518≈ €580Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $300–View at Wright ↗
46. 
    table lamp, c. 1930

    brass, enameled steel

    10¾ h x 11¾ w x 5¼ d in (27 x 30 x 13 cm)

    Wright · Apr 23, 2020 · Lot 216
    $750≈ £607≈ €696Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $700–View at Wright ↗
47. 
    occasional table

    painted plywood, polished aluminum veneer

    20¼ h x 20 w x 20 d in (51 x 51 x 51 cm)

    Rago Auctions · Mar 4, 2020 · Lot 303
    $750≈ £586≈ €674Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $500–View at Rago Auctions ↗
48. 
    Untitled (Pornography), c. 1970s

    enameled metal in two colors

    41 h x 27½ w x 25¼ d in (104 x 70 x 64 cm)

    Rago Auctions · Mar 4, 2020 · Lot 275
    $2,000≈ £1,561≈ €1,798Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗
49. 
    plant stands, pair, c. 1980

    bird's-eye maple, lacquered wood · Panel

    29½ h x 13 w x 13 d in (75 x 33 x 33 cm)

    Wright · Jan 19, 2017 · Lot 169
    $500≈ £406≈ €469Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $500–View at Wright ↗
50. 
    illuminated panels, c. 1975

    Acrylic

    96 h x 23¾ w x 1½ d in (244 x 60 x 4 cm)

    Wright · Apr 26, 2012 · Lot 338
    $5,313≈ £3,282≈ €4,020Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–View at Wright ↗

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