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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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| 2005·12 | end table from the richard h. mandel house, bedford hills, new york | $5,000–$7,000 | Sotheby's | |||
| 2005·12 | pair of andirons from the richard h. mandel house, bedford hills, new york | $6,000–$8,000 | Sotheby's | |||
| 2005·12 | smokestand from the richard h. mandel house, bedford hills, new york | $7,000–$9,000 | Sotheby's | |||
| 2005·12 | side table from the richard h. mandel house, bedford hills, new york | $3,000–$5,000 | Sotheby's | |||
| 2005·12 | occasional table from the richard h. mandel house, bedford hills, new york | $8,000–$12,000 | Sotheby's | |||
| 2005·12 | smokestand/drinkholder from the richard h. mandel house, bedford hills, new york | $8,000–$12,000 | Sotheby's | |||
| 2005·12 | pair of floor lamps from the richard h. mandel house, bedford hills, new york | $30,000–$50,000 | Sotheby's | |||
| 2005·12 | pair of andirons from the richard h. mandel house, bedford hills, new york | $7,000–$9,000 | Sotheby's | |||
| 2005·12 | desk from the richard h. mandel house, bedford hills, new york | $8,000–$12,000 | Sotheby's | |||
| 2005·09 | console table | $5,000–$7,000 | Wright | |||
| 2005·09 | vanity and stool | $3,000–$4,000 | Wright | |||
| 2005·09 | chest of drawers, pair | $8,000–$10,000 | Wright | |||
| 2005·05 | cabinet | $4,000–$5,000 | Wright | |||
| 2005·03 | table lamps, pair | $10,000–$15,000 | Wright | |||
| 2005·03 | dresser | $7,000–$9,000 | Wright | |||
| 2005·03 | coffee table | $2,000–$3,000 | Wright | |||
| 2004·12 | Pair of Andirons | $6,000–$8,000 | Sotheby's | |||
| 2004·12 | Baby Grand Piano | $15,000–$20,000 | Sotheby's | |||
| 2004·12 | A Group of Six Textile Design Studies | $3,000–$5,000 | Sotheby's | |||
| 2004·12 | Three piece bedroom set | $7,000–$9,000 | Wright | |||
| 2004·12 | side table | $2,000–$3,000 | Wright | |||
| 2004·06 | table lamp | $20,000–$25,000 | Wright | |||
| 2004·03 | club chair | $3,000–$4,000 | Wright | |||
| 2004·03 | desk | $7,000–$9,000 | Wright | |||
| 2004·03 | king headboard | $1,000–$1,500 | Wright | |||
| 2004·03 | end table | $1,500–$2,000 | Wright | |||
| 2004·03 | illuminated pedestal | $2,000–$3,000 | Wright | |||
| 2004·03 | bookshelves, pair | $3,000–$5,000 | Wright | |||
| 2004·03 | table | $10,000–$15,000 | Wright | |||
| 2004·03 | tall chest | $7,000–$9,000 | Wright | |||
| 2004·03 | cabinet | $3,000–$5,000 | Wright | |||
| 2004·03 | dining table | $10,000–$15,000 | Wright | |||
| 2004·03 | table | $10,000–$15,000 | Wright | |||
| 2004·03 | cabinet | $5,000–$7,000 | Wright | |||
| 2003·12 | nesting tables | $6,000–$8,000 | Wright | |||
| 2003·05 | dining table | $15,000–$20,000 | Wright | |||
| 2003·03 | andirons and fireplace tools | $800–$1,000 | Wright | |||
| 2002·06 | arm chair | $3,000–$5,000 | Wright | |||
| 2002·03 | hall table | $20,000–$25,000 | Wright | |||
| 2001·10 | lounge chair | $3,500–$4,500 | Wright | |||
| 2001·10 | cabinets | $2,000–$3,000 | Wright | |||
| 2001·06 | cabinet | $2,000–$3,000 | Wright | |||
| 2001·03 | occasional table | $700–$900 | Wright | |||
| 2001·03 | dining table | $700–$900 | Wright | |||
| 1998·11 | Coca Cola and Little Harlem Inn, Circa 1930 | 2 gelatin silver prints | $4,000–$6,000 | Christie's | ||
| 1998·11 | An Aluminum and Bakelite Occasional Table, Circa 1928 | $2,000–$3,000 | Christie's | |||
| 1998·11 | A Ceylonese Satinwood and Ebonized Mahogany Chest of Drawers, Circa 1930-35 | $2,000–$3,000 | Christie's | |||
| 1998·11 | Window Sill and Meter, Circa 1930 | 2 gelatin silver prints, printed later | $4,000–$6,000 | Christie's | ||
Realized prices are sold by the record: 50 for $19, non-expiring. Reading them at volume is what Starter is for.