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1880–1946

Runyon, Damon. 1880-1946.

5results on record
67%sell-through
$2,728median result (USD, incl. premium; 100% observed, 0% estimated from hammer)
$7,387record in our coverage

Drawn from 5 recorded results (4 sold · 1 passed) across 2 auction houses, 2015–2024. What we cover

Median sold price by year typical estimate range median result USD, incl. premium; 100% observed, 0% estimated from hammer method · log scale

$2.0K$4.0K$6.0K2015: $1.9K median, 1 sold2017: $7.4K median, 1 sold2022: $3.6K median, 1 sold2024: $640 median, 1 sold201520172019202120232024

By medium where medium is recorded or stated in the catalog line

MediumResultsSell-throughMedian result (USD)
other 5 67% $2,728

Compared with Fleming, Ian. 1908-1964. Runyon, Damon. 1880-1946. Fleming, Ian. 1908-1964.

$8.1K$16K$24K2009: $1.2K median2012: $21K median2013: $4.8K median2014: $8.2K median2015: $29K median2016: $15K median2017: $3.3K median2019: $3.1K median2020: $30K median2021: $2.8K median2022: $3.8K median2023: $363 median2024: $2.0K median2015: $1.9K median2017: $7.4K median2022: $3.6K median2024: $640 median200920122015201820212024
MetricRunyon, Damon. 1880-1946.Fleming, Ian. 1908-1964.
Median result$2,728$7,583
Record price $7,387 $250,045
Results on record5144
Years active at auction 2015–2024 2009–2026

Related artists: Fleming, Ian. 1908-1964.Greene, Graham. 1904-1991.Steinbeck, John. 1902-1968.Huxley, Aldous. 1894-1963.

Where this artist sells best

HouseResultsSell-throughMedianvs. estimate
Bonhams 3 67% $2,105 0.52×
Sotheby's 2 $4,636 0.96×

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 A dash in the estimate column can mean withheld rather than unpublished: the house publishes no hammer price, or its printed low is a starting bid rather than an appraisal.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 5 recorded lots — sold, passed, and upcoming — results in USD incl. premium; est. marks a premium estimated from the house's schedule ✓ Includes 1 passed lots

DateLotMediumvs. estimateEstimate USDResult USD, incl. premiumHouse
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2024·01 3 titles: 1. Take It Easy. New York: Frederick A. Stokes, 1938. $1,000–$2,000 Bonhams
2022·08 3 titles: 1. Take It Easy. New York: Frederick A. Stokes, 1938. $1,000–$2,000 Bonhams
2022·06 Guys and Dolls. New York: Frederick A. Stokes Company, 1931. $3,000–$5,000 Bonhams
2017·11 guys and dolls. new york: frederick a. stokes, 1931 $3,940–$6,566 Sotheby's
2015·11 runyon a la carte. philadelphia: j.b. lippincott company, 1944 $1,508–$2,262 Sotheby's

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