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# Florence Knoll Bassett (1917–2019)

## What is Florence Knoll Bassett’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 518 auction results for Florence Knoll Bassett at 7 houses since 2000. Over the last 24 months the median price was $2,286 including buyer’s premium (middle half $1,113–$3,302, n=31). The auction record is $21,399 for Ensemble canapé et deux fauteuils n°65 (2007, Artcurial). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

**Top auction records: paintings, drawings & sculpture**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ensemble canapé et deux fauteuils n°65, 1960 | Fauteuils | $21,399 | Artcurial | Oct 2007 |
| 2 | Executive Office cabinet, 1961 | Partridgewood | $17,500 | Wright | Mar 2013 |
| 3 | Lounge chairs, pair, 1954 | Leather | $15,240 | Wright | Nov 2025 |
| 4 | Sofa, 1954 | Leather | $13,970 | Wright | Nov 2025 |
| 5 | credenza, 1950 | Partridgewood | $11,400 | Wright | May 2008 |
| 6 | Executive Office cabinet, 1961 | Aluminum | $11,250 | Wright | Mar 2021 |
| 7 | Sideboard, 1970 | Wool | $11,250 | Los Angeles Modern Auctions | Feb 2019 |
| 8 | custom cabinet, 1956 | Cabinet | $11,250 | Wright | Feb 2016 |
| 9 | Table ovale mod. 2480, 1961 | Edition Knoll International | $10,045 | Artcurial | Oct 2016 |
| 10 | Executive Office cabinet, 1952 | Partridgewood | $10,000 | Wright | Mar 2022 |


**Median price by medium (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture | 41 | $2,772 |
| Other | 475 | $2,500 |

**Median price by size (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 316 | $3,000 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 158 | $1,438 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 16 | $596 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 518 results from 7 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Florence Knoll Bassett is an American artist with 604 auction lots recorded since 2000, median price $2,500.

A work by Florence Knoll Bassett sold in 2026 for $3,048, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Florence Knoll Bassett work worth?

Across 518 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Florence Knoll Bassett work is $2,500.

The median Florence Knoll Bassett sculpture sells for $3,000 across 87 lots.

The median Florence Knoll Bassett work on paper sells for $2,000 across 1 lots.

Large (over 120 cm) Florence Knoll Bassett sculptures typically sell for $2,589–$4,919 (the middle half of 48 sold lots).

Medium (50–120 cm) Florence Knoll Bassett sculptures typically sell for $654–$3,006 (the middle half of 36 sold lots).

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 1 | $2,000 | $2,000 | — | 2020-11-18 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 95 | $3,000 | $11,250 | 91.6% | 2026-03-05 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 30 | $9,525 | $21,399 | — | 2025-11-06 |

## Price by size

### Sculpture & Installation

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 36 | $654–$3,006 | $1,142 | $9,750 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 48 | $2,589–$4,919 | $3,389 | $11,250 |

Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2021 | $11,250 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2017 | $9,750 |
| Works on Paper | 2020 | $2,000 |

The highest recorded result in each medium. The full sale history is in the OpeningBid app (free sign-up).

## Frequently asked questions

### What is a Florence Knoll Bassett worth?

Across 518 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Florence Knoll Bassett work is $2,500. The median Florence Knoll Bassett sculpture sells for $3,000 across 87 lots. The median Florence Knoll Bassett work on paper sells for $2,000 across 1 lots. Large (over 120 cm) Florence Knoll Bassett sculptures typically sell for $2,589–$4,919 (the middle half of 48 sold lots). Medium (50–120 cm) Florence Knoll Bassett sculptures typically sell for $654–$3,006 (the middle half of 36 sold lots).

### What is the average price of a Florence Knoll Bassett sculpture?

Based on 87 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Florence Knoll Bassett sculpture is $3,000.

### What is Florence Knoll Bassett's most expensive sculpture?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Florence Knoll Bassett sculpture is $11,250.

### What is the average price of a large Florence Knoll Bassett sculpture?

Based on 48 sold lots, the median auction price of a large Florence Knoll Bassett sculpture (large (over 120 cm)) is $3,389, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

### What is the average price of a medium Florence Knoll Bassett sculpture?

Based on 36 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Florence Knoll Bassett sculpture (medium (50–120 cm)) is $1,142, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

### What is Florence Knoll Bassett's auction record?

Florence Knoll Bassett's auction record is $21,399, set in 2007.

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Data last updated 2026-11-02. OpeningBid tracks 15,390,829 auction lots from 577 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Florence Knoll Bassett auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/florence-knoll-bassett (updated 2026-11-02).

Historical auction data, not investment advice. Prices are premium-inclusive USD where the buyer's premium is recorded. Figures marked † are hammer prices (buyer's premium not included); ‡ marks a price whose basis is not yet verified. Non-USD results are converted at the sale month's rate.