American, 1919–2008
Phillip Lloyd Powell
229results on record
86%sell-through
$8,559median result (USD, incl. premium; 98% observed, 2% estimated from hammer)
$84,000record in our coverage
Drawn from 229 recorded results (201 sold · 28 passed) across 9 auction houses, 2006–2026. 11 upcoming lots on the ledger. What we cover
Median sold price by year typical estimate range median result USD, incl. premium; 98% observed, 2% 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 | 184 | 87% | $8,960 |
Medium is recorded for 184 of 229 results (80%) — rows above cover that subset; the rest of the record is in the full ledger below.
Compared with George Nakashima Phillip Lloyd Powell George Nakashima
| Metric | Phillip Lloyd Powell | George Nakashima |
|---|---|---|
| Median result | $8,559 | $17,500 |
| Record price | $84,000 | $822,400 |
| Results on record | 229 | 2,903 |
| Years active at auction | 2006–2026 | 1998–2026 |
Related artists: George NakashimaHarry BertoiaPaul EvansVladimir Kagan
Market strength liquidity score, 0–100 · method
75/ 100
- Sell-through86%
- Meets estimate48%
- Market depth229 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rago | 92 | 97% | $6,350 | — |
| Wright | 97 | 77% | $8,750 | — |
| Sotheby's | 24 | 100% | $11,250 | 0.72× |
| Christie's | 5 | 50% | $10,625 | — |
| Bonhams | 3 | 100% | $8,960 | 0.88× |
| Kamelot Auctions | 4 | 75% | $531 | 0.51× |
| Freeman's | Hindman | 2 | 100% | $13,632 | 1.39× |
| Phillips | 1 | 100% | $16,125 | — |
| Viscontea auction house | 1 | 0% | — | — |
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 240 recorded lots — sold, passed, and upcoming — results in USD incl. premium; est. marks a premium estimated from the house's schedule ✓ Includes 28 passed lots
| Date | Lot | Medium | vs. estimate | Estimate USD | Result USD, incl. premium | House |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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| 2009·12 | Vanity | $8,000–$12,000 | Sotheby's | |||
| 2009·12 | Hanging Cabinet | $6,000–$8,000 | Sotheby's | |||
| 2009·12 | Cabinet | $10,000–$15,000 | Sotheby's | |||
| 2009·12 | Cabinet | $12,000–$18,000 | Sotheby's | |||
| 2009·12 | Hanging Sideboard | $20,000–$30,000 | Sotheby's | |||
| 2009·12 | wall-mounted cabinets, pair | $30,000–$40,000 | Wright | |||
| 2009·06 | mirror and shelf | $5,000–$7,000 | Wright | |||
| 2009·06 | screens, pair | $15,000–$20,000 | Wright | |||
| 2009·06 | floor lamp | $3,000–$4,000 | Wright | |||
| 2009·06 | Spindle back sofa | $5,000–$7,000 | Wright | |||
| 2008·10 | occasional tables, pair | $4,000–$6,000 | Wright | |||
| 2008·10 | coffee table | $7,000–$9,000 | Wright | |||
| 2008·10 | wall-mounted cabinet | $15,000–$20,000 | Wright | |||
| 2008·10 | screens, pair | $15,000–$20,000 | Wright | |||
| 2008·10 | mirror and console | $10,000–$15,000 | Wright | |||
| 2008·06 | Bench | $20,000–$30,000 | Sotheby's | |||
| 2008·05 | dining table | $40,000–$50,000 | Wright | |||
| 2008·05 | custom chaise lounge | $7,000–$9,000 | Wright | |||
| 2008·05 | wall shelf | $10,000–$15,000 | Wright | |||
| 2008·05 | headboard | $10,000–$15,000 | Wright | |||
| 2007·12 | coffee table | $7,000–$9,000 | Wright | |||
| 2007·05 | sideboard | $7,000–$9,000 | Wright | |||
| 2007·05 | dining tables, set of three | $30,000–$40,000 | Wright | |||
| 2007·05 | coffee table | $6,000–$8,000 | Wright | |||
| 2007·03 | room divider | $20,000–$30,000 | Wright | |||
| 2007·03 | coffee table | $6,000–$8,000 | Wright | |||
| 2007·03 | spindle-back sofa | $10,000–$15,000 | Wright | |||
| 2007·03 | side table | $2,000–$3,000 | Wright | |||
| 2007·03 | headboard | $9,000–$12,000 | Wright | |||
| 2007·03 | table lamp | $1,000–$1,500 | Wright | |||
| 2006·12 | Coffee Table | $6,000–$9,000 | Sotheby's | |||
| 2006·12 | dining table | $20,000–$30,000 | Wright | |||
| 2006·12 | lamp | $2,000–$3,000 | Wright | |||
| 2006·12 | wall-mounted cabinet | $7,000–$9,000 | Wright | |||
| 2006·06 | Pair of Chairs | $12,000–$18,000 | Sotheby's | |||
| 2006·05 | coffee table | $5,000–$7,000 | Wright | |||
| 2006·05 | Amoeba cabinet | $15,000–$20,000 | Wright | |||
| 2006·05 | table lamp | $4,000–$5,000 | Wright | |||
| 2006·05 | lounge chair and ottoman | $5,000–$7,000 | Wright | |||
| 2006·05 | sofa | $9,000–$12,000 | Wright | |||
Realized prices are sold by the record: 50 for $19, non-expiring. Reading them at volume is what Starter is for.