American, 1894–1989
Donald Deskey
247results on record
69%sell-through
$4,500median result (USD, incl. premium; 99% observed, 1% estimated from hammer)
$274,000record in our coverage
Drawn from 247 recorded results (191 sold · 56 passed) across 8 auction houses, 1998–2026. 1 upcoming lot on the ledger. What we cover
Median sold price by year typical estimate range median result USD, incl. premium; 99% observed, 1% estimated from hammer method · log scale
Where does a value land in this market?
The same figure also answers the seller's question: which house clears a work like this, and for how much — expected proceeds by house, from the sell-through the rest of this page is built on.
Every sold result for this market, low to high (log scale) — the dashed line is the median. Enter a value to see where it lands.
By medium where medium is recorded or stated in the catalog line
| Medium | Results | Sell-through | Median result (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|
| ceramics & design | 194 | 70% | $4,775 |
Medium is recorded for 194 of 247 results (79%) — rows above cover that subset; the rest of the record is in the full ledger below.
Compared with Harry Bertoia Donald Deskey Harry Bertoia
| Metric | Donald Deskey | Harry Bertoia |
|---|---|---|
| Median result | $4,500 | $18,750 |
| Record price | $274,000 | $1,943,900 |
| Results on record | 247 | 1,828 |
| Years active at auction | 1998–2026 | 1998–2026 |
Related artists: Harry BertoiaGeorge NakashimaHans J. WegnerIsamu Noguchi
Market strength liquidity score, 0–100 · method
67/ 100
- Sell-through69%
- Meets estimate51%
- Market depth247 results
How readily and near-estimate this market clears — sell-through, estimate reliability, and depth, blended into one score. "Meets estimate" is the share of sold lots hammering at or above the low estimate, over catalogs that print a real appraisal: a house whose printed low is a starting bid would meet its estimate on every lot, so those lots are excluded from this term only — their prices and outcomes still count in the other two. Method →
Where this artist sells best
| House | Results | Sell-through | Median | vs. estimate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wright | 139 | 71% | $3,288 | — |
| Sotheby's | 65 | 100% | $13,750 | 0.80× |
| Christie's | 8 | 100% | $2,232 | — |
| Rago | 8 | 75% | $1,062 | — |
| Heritage Auctions | 10 | 60% | $1,531 | — |
| Bonhams | 14 | 36% | $2,550 | 1.12× |
| Phillips | 2 | 100% | $17,205 | — |
| Freeman's | Hindman | 1 | 100% | $2,500 | 1.33× |
The same artist across every house we cover — hammer-vs-estimate side by side. A dash in the estimate column can mean withheld rather than unpublished: the house publishes no hammer price, or its printed low is a starting bid rather than an appraisal. Method →
Prices realized 248 recorded lots — sold, passed, and upcoming — results in USD incl. premium; est. marks a premium estimated from the house's schedule ✓ Includes 56 passed lots
| Date | Lot | Medium | vs. estimate | Estimate USD | Result USD, incl. premium | House |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100 realized prices on this page are locked. A Research Pass reads 50 of them for $19, once — buy a pass | ||||||
| 2010·06 | floor lamp | $5,000–$7,000 | Wright | |||
| 2010·03 | dining suite | $10,000–$15,000 | Wright | |||
| 2009·12 | Cocktail Table | $25,000–$35,000 | Sotheby's | |||
| 2009·12 | A Chromed-Metal Table Lamp, Circa 1930 | $4,000–$6,000 | Christie's | |||
| 2009·10 | table from the Brown Palace Hotel, Denver | $2,000–$3,000 | Wright | |||
| 2009·10 | floor lamp | $7,000–$9,000 | Wright | |||
| 2009·10 | cabinet from the Brown Palace Hotel, Denver | $3,000–$5,000 | Wright | |||
| 2009·06 | dining table | $2,000–$3,000 | Wright | |||
| 2009·06 | A Chromium Plated Metal and Vinyl Upholstered Sofa | — | Heritage Auctions | |||
| 2009·06 | A Prototype Enameled Metal and Wood Miniature Screen | ... | — | Heritage Auctions | ||
| 2009·03 | dining table | $2,000–$3,000 | Wright | |||
| 2008·12 | Floor Lamp | $7,000–$9,000 | Sotheby's | |||
| 2008·12 | Reading Lamp | $6,000–$8,000 | Sotheby's | |||
| 2008·12 | pair of chairs from the dining room of the abby rockefeller milton apartment, one beekman place, new york, new york | $15,000–$20,000 | Sotheby's | |||
| 2008·12 | Pair of Chairs From the Dining Room of the Abby Rockefeller Milton Apartment, One Beekman Place, New York, New York | $15,000–$20,000 | Sotheby's | |||
| 2008·12 | A Pair of Extruded Aluminum and Cast Iron Andirons | Stamped... | — | Heritage Auctions | ||
| 2008·12 | An Extruded Aluminum and Cast Iron Set of Fire Tools, manufactured by Deskey-V... | — | Heritage Auctions | |||
| 2008·12 | A Chrome Plated Metal and Vinyl Upholstered Sofa | — | Heritage Auctions | |||
| 2008·12 | A Chrome Plated Metal Floor Lamp, probably manufactured by Deskey-Vollmer, cir... | — | Heritage Auctions | |||
| 2008·10 | table lamp | $15,000–$20,000 | Wright | |||
| 2008·10 | table lamp | $10,000–$15,000 | Wright | |||
| 2008·06 | mirrors, pair | $1,000–$1,500 | Wright | |||
| 2008·06 | dresser | $3,000–$4,000 | Wright | |||
| 2008·06 | nightstands, pair | $1,500–$2,000 | Wright | |||
| 2008·06 | dresser | $3,000–$4,000 | Wright | |||
| 2008·06 | dressing table and stool | $1,000–$1,500 | Wright | |||
| 2008·06 | twin beds, pair | $2,000–$3,000 | Wright | |||
| 2008·06 | an important and rare ashtray | $20,000–$30,000 | Sotheby's | |||
| 2008·06 | Floor Lamp | $7,000–$9,000 | Sotheby's | |||
| 2008·05 | console | $15,000–$20,000 | Wright | |||
| 2008·04 | console from the Brown Palace Hotel | $4,000–$5,000 | Wright | |||
| 2008·04 | table from the Brown Palace Hotel | $2,000–$3,000 | Wright | |||
| 2008·04 | cabinet from the Brown Palace Hotel | $4,000–$6,000 | Wright | |||
| 2008·04 | floor lamp | $7,000–$9,000 | Wright | |||
| 2007·12 | A Rare Bakelite and Nickeled-Metal Bridge and Coffee Table, Circa 1927-31 | $50,000–$70,000 | Christie's | |||
| 2007·12 | table lamp | $15,000–$20,000 | Wright | |||
| 2007·12 | table lamp | $15,000–$20,000 | Wright | |||
| 2007·12 | table lamp | $15,000–$20,000 | Wright | |||
| 2007·10 | desk and chair | $6,000–$8,000 | Wright | |||
| 2007·10 | bed | $2,000–$3,000 | Wright | |||
| 2007·10 | vanity set | $3,000–$5,000 | Wright | |||
| 2007·10 | nightstands, pair | $4,000–$6,000 | Wright | |||
| 2007·10 | high boy chest | $5,000–$7,000 | Wright | |||
| 2007·10 | high boy chest | $5,000–$7,000 | Wright | |||
| 2007·06 | nightstands, pair | $2,000–$3,000 | Wright | |||
| 2007·06 | bed | $2,000–$3,000 | Wright | |||
| 2007·06 | dresser | $2,000–$3,000 | Wright | |||
| 2007·06 | lounge chair & ottoman | $1,500–$2,000 | Wright | |||
| 2007·06 | dresser | $2,000–$3,000 | Wright | |||
| 2007·06 | dressing table | $2,000–$3,000 | Wright | |||
| 2007·03 | table from the richard h. mandel house, bedford hills, new york | $2,000–$3,000 | Sotheby's | |||
| 2007·03 | lounge chair from the Brown Palace Hotel | $3,000–$4,000 | Wright | |||
| 2007·03 | vanity | $4,000–$6,000 | Wright | |||
| 2007·03 | coffee table | $3,000–$5,000 | Wright | |||
| 2007·03 | mirror from the Brown Palace Hotel | $700–$900 | Wright | |||
| 2007·03 | fixture from the Brown Palace Hotel | $1,500–$2,000 | Wright | |||
| 2007·03 | chandelier from the Brown Palace Hotel | $15,000–$20,000 | Wright | |||
| 2007·03 | pair of chairs from the Brown Palace Hotel | $1,000–$1,500 | Wright | |||
| 2007·03 | occasional table from the Brown Palace Hotel | $2,000–$3,000 | Wright | |||
| 2007·03 | table from the Brown Palace Hotel | $2,000–$3,000 | Wright | |||
| 2007·03 | console from the Brown Palace Hotel | $4,000–$5,000 | Wright | |||
| 2007·03 | cabinet from the Brown Palace Hotel | $5,000–$6,000 | Wright | |||
| 2007·03 | coffee table from the Brown Palace Hotel | $3,000–$4,000 | Wright | |||
| 2007·03 | nightstand | $2,000–$3,000 | Wright | |||
| 2007·03 | dresser | $4,000–$6,000 | Wright | |||
| 2007·03 | vanity stool | $2,000–$3,000 | Wright | |||
| 2007·03 | seven-piece bedroom suite | $20,000–$30,000 | Wright | |||
| 2007·03 | desk and chair | $7,000–$9,000 | Wright | |||
| 2007·03 | dresser | $4,000–$5,000 | Wright | |||
| 2007·03 | dresser and nightstand | $4,000–$5,000 | Wright | |||
| 2007·03 | dining suite | $50,000–$60,000 | Wright | |||
| 2007·03 | dresser | $5,000–$7,000 | Wright | |||
| 2007·03 | console table from the Brown Palace Hotel | $4,000–$5,000 | Wright | |||
| 2007·03 | occasional table from the Brown Palace Hotel | $1,500–$2,000 | Wright | |||
| 2006·12 | "Paramount" Billiard Table | $30,000–$40,000 | Sotheby's | |||
| 2006·12 | pair of chairs from the dining room of the abby rockefeller milton apartment, one beekman place, new york, new york | $20,000–$30,000 | Sotheby's | |||
| 2006·10 | coffee table | $5,000–$7,000 | Wright | |||
| 2006·05 | wastebasket, attribution | $5,000–$7,000 | Wright | |||
| 2006·03 | nightstand | $1,000–$1,500 | Wright | |||
| 2006·03 | dresser | $4,000–$6,000 | Wright | |||
| 2006·03 | tall dresser | $4,000–$6,000 | Wright | |||
| 2005·12 | table from the richard h. mandel house, bedford hills, new york | $2,000–$3,000 | Sotheby's | |||
| 2005·12 | Fire Tools from the Richard H. Mandel House, Bedford Hills, New York | $3,000–$4,000 | Sotheby's | |||
| 2005·12 | Console from the Richard H. Mandel House, Bedford Hills, New York | $10,000–$15,000 | Sotheby's | |||
| 2005·12 | Table Lamp | $7,000–$9,000 | Sotheby's | |||
| 2005·12 | Lounge Chair | $8,000–$12,000 | Sotheby's | |||
| 2005·12 | Sideboard from the Richard H. Mandel House, Bedford Hills, New York | $6,000–$8,000 | Sotheby's | |||
| 2005·12 | Floor Lamp | $7,000–$9,000 | Sotheby's | |||
| 2005·12 | Pair of Chairs | $10,000–$15,000 | Sotheby's | |||
| 2005·12 | Settee | $10,000–$15,000 | Sotheby's | |||
| 2005·12 | Illuminated Sideboard from the Richard H. Mandel House, Bedford Hills, New York | $50,000–$70,000 | Sotheby's | |||
| 2005·12 | Dressing Table Mirror from the Richard H. Mandel House, Bedford Hills, New York | $2,000–$3,000 | Sotheby's | |||
| 2005·12 | illuminated extension dining table from the richard h. mandel house, bedford hills, new york | $60,000–$80,000 | Sotheby's | |||
| 2005·12 | occasional table from the richard h. mandel house, bedford hills, new york | $6,000–$8,000 | Sotheby's | |||
| 2005·12 | Floor Lamp from the Richard H. Mandel House, Bedford Hills, New York | $40,000–$60,000 | Sotheby's | |||
| 2005·12 | Pair of Andirons from the Richard H. Mandel House, Bedford Hills, New York | $2,000–$3,000 | Sotheby's | |||
| 2005·12 | prototype table clock | $30,000–$50,000 | Sotheby's | |||
| 2005·12 | outdoor armchair from the richard h. mandel house, bedford hills, new york | $2,000–$3,000 | Sotheby's | |||
| 2005·12 | coffee table from the richard h. mandel house, bedford hills, new york | $8,000–$12,000 | Sotheby's | |||
| 2005·12 | set of fire tools from the richard h. mandel house, bedford hills, new york | $3,000–$4,000 | Sotheby's | |||
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