1929–2012
Louis Mendez
6results on record
33%sell-through
$785median result (USD, incl. premium; 50% observed, 50% estimated from hammer)
$1,250 est.record in our coverage
Drawn from 6 recorded results (2 sold · 4 passed) across 2 auction houses, 2023–2025. What we cover
Median sold price by year typical estimate range median result USD, incl. premium; 50% observed, 50% estimated from hammer method · log scale
By medium where medium is recorded or stated in the catalog line
| Medium | Results | Sell-through | Median result (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|
| ceramics & design | 5 | 20% | $320 |
Medium is recorded for 5 of 6 results (83%) — rows above cover that subset; the rest of the record is in the full ledger below.
Compared with Tim Hawkinson Louis Mendez Tim Hawkinson
| Metric | Louis Mendez | Tim Hawkinson |
|---|---|---|
| Median result | $785 | $2,286 |
| Record price | $1,250 est. | $50,000 |
| Results on record | 6 | 30 |
| Years active at auction | 2023–2025 | 1998–2025 |
Related artists: Tim HawkinsonLynda BenglisJoyce KozloffHugo Bastidas
Where this artist sells best
| House | Results | Sell-through | Median | vs. estimate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bonhams | 1 | 100% | $320 | 0.42× |
| CITYarts | 5 | 20% | $1,250 | 0.40× |
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 A dash in the estimate column can mean withheld rather than unpublished: the house publishes no hammer price, or its printed low is a starting bid rather than an appraisal.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 6 recorded lots — sold, passed, and upcoming — results in USD incl. premium; est. marks a premium estimated from the house's schedule ✓ Includes 4 passed lots
| Date | Lot | Medium | vs. estimate | Estimate USD | Result USD, incl. premium | House |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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| 2025·07 | Little Devil Vase | — | CITYarts | |||
| 2025·06 | Little Devil Vase | — | CITYarts | |||
| 2025·05 | Little Devil Vase | $300–$600 | CITYarts | |||
| 2024·07 | (1929-2012) Happy Riders Teapot1998ceramic, incised 'MENDEZ © 95', together with Mary Lou Higgins, Tea Time for Tales To Be Told Teapot, 1990, glazed ceramic, signed in the glaze 'MARY LOU HIGGINS © 1990' and titledHappy Riders Teapot height 14in (36cm); width 13 1/2in (34.5cm); depth 7 1/2in (19cm); Higgins Teapot height 10 3/4in (27.3cm); width 7in (17.8cm); length 15 1/2in (39.5cm) | $500–$700 | Bonhams | |||
| 2024·07 | Little Devil Teapot | — | CITYarts | |||
| 2023·05 | The Shaman | $2,000–$3,000 | CITYarts | |||
Realized prices are sold by the record: 50 for $19, non-expiring. Reading them at volume is what Starter is for.