Modern Works on Paper: Auction Prices

ArtSell has recorded 12 auction results for Modern works on paper between 2017 and 2025, of which 12 sold (100% sell-through). Prices realised range from $127 to $5,000, with a median of $1,263 across 12 priced sales (USD at the sale-date rate). The highest recorded price is $5,000 for “flatweave carpet” at Wright in 2020.

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1. 
   Untitled (Backpack with Frogs)

   paper mache, paint, applied decals · Paper

   12 h x 13 w x 14 d in (30 x 33 x 36 cm)

   Rago Auctions · Nov 19, 2025 · Lot 283
   $132≈ £101≈ €114Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $150–View at Rago Auctions ↗
2. 
   Cabinet, c. 1975

   vellum over wood, brass · Paper

   34¾ h x 40 w x 21 d in (88 x 102 x 53 cm)

   Wright · Nov 6, 2025 · Lot 145
   $127≈ £97≈ €110Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–View at Wright ↗
3. 
   Swedish-style flatweave carpet, c. 1955

   hand-woven wool · Paper

   6' x 8'10" (183 x 269 cm)

   Toomey & Co. · Sep 25, 2025 · Lot 351
   $762≈ £568≈ €649Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–View at Toomey & Co. ↗
4. 
   Basket

   woven pine needles · Paper

   11 h x 15 dia in (28 x 38 cm)

   Rago Auctions · Aug 20, 2025 · Lot 263
   $572≈ £424≈ €491Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $500–View at Rago Auctions ↗
5. 
   Cabinet, c. 1940

   lacquered vellum over wood, sycamore · Paper

   35¼ h x 53¼ w x 19½ d in (90 x 135 x 50 cm)

   Wright · Jun 24, 2025 · Lot 310
   $2,640≈ £1,939≈ €2,274Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $3,000–View at Wright ↗
6. 
   Tapestry, c. 1970

   hand-knotted wool, hand-woven silk · Paper

   4'5" x 7'5" (135 x 226 cm)

   Wright · Mar 20, 2025 · Lot 301
   $3,432≈ £2,651≈ €3,168Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $500–View at Wright ↗
7. 
   Art Deco-style carpet

   hand-woven wool · Paper

   9'1" x 4'7" (277 x 140 cm)

   Toomey & Co. · Oct 24, 2023 · Lot 107
   $1,764≈ £1,444≈ €1,659Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,500–View at Toomey & Co. ↗
8. 
   Tapestry, 1976

   hand-woven wool · Paper

   45½ h x 71½ w in (116 x 182 cm)

   Rago Auctions · Mar 2, 2022 · Lot 102
   $4,375≈ £3,282≈ €3,939Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗
9. 
   table lamp, c. 1970

   aluminum honeycomb sheet · Paper

   18 h x 4 dia in (46 x 10 cm)

   Wright · Jul 30, 2020 · Lot 329
   $438≈ £337≈ €373Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $500–View at Wright ↗
10. 
    flatweave carpet, c. 1975

    hand-woven wool · Paper

    116 w x 121 l in (295 x 307 cm)

    Wright · Apr 9, 2020 · Lot 237
    $5,000≈ £4,029≈ €4,601Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $5,000–View at Wright ↗
11. 
    flatweave carpet, c. 2000

    hand-woven wool · Paper

    119 w x 184 l in (302 x 467 cm)

    Wright · Jun 5, 2019 · Lot 307
    $4,550≈ £3,582≈ €4,042Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $5,000–View at Wright ↗
12. 
    chaise lounge, c. 1970

    woven cane · Paper

    22½ h x 83 w x 44½ d in (57 x 211 x 113 cm)

    Wright · Jul 18, 2017 · Lot 370
    $650≈ £499≈ €563Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,000–View at Wright ↗

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