Machine Age (b. 1930)
What is Machine Age’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 72 auction results for Machine Age at 4 houses since 2004. Over the last 24 months the median price was $658 including buyer’s premium (middle half $384–$990, n=50). The auction record is $8,750 for Rare table lamp (2018, Wright). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rare table lamp, circa 1930 | Aluminum | $8,750 | Wright | Jun 2018 |
| 2 | table, 1930 | Aluminum | $6,490 | Wright | Mar 2004 |
| 3 | Table lamps with articulated robot hands, pair, 1950 | Stainless steel | $3,556 | Los Angeles Modern Auctions | Sep 2025 |
| 4 | Floor candelabra, pair, 1935 | Aluminum | $3,458 | Wright | Aug 2026 |
| 5 | Floor candelabra, pair | Aluminum | $3,458 | Los Angeles Modern Auctions | Aug 2026 |
| 6 | Occasional tables, pair, 1935 | Chrome | $3,302 | Wright | Nov 2025 |
| 7 | Table lamp, 1935 | Aluminum | $3,250 | Wright | Sep 2021 |
| 8 | collection of seven fans, 1930 | Aluminum | $3,250 | Wright | Oct 2010 |
| 9 | Table lamps with articulated robot hands, pair, 1950 | Steel | $2,800 | Wright | Sep 2025 |
| 10 | Table lamp, 1935 | Cartridge brass | $2,250 | Wright | Sep 2021 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Other | 69 | $665 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 8 | $704 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 40 | $685 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 11 | $466 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 72 results from 4 houses · How we compute these figures
Machine Age is an artist with 81 auction lots recorded since 2004, median price $650. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.
A work by Machine Age sold in 2026 for $960, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
See the full Machine Age record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
View Machine Age on OpeningBid →What is a Machine Age work worth?
Across 71 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Machine Age work is $650.
The median Machine Age sculpture sells for $712 across 32 lots.
Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
Price breakdown by category
| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 34 | $712† | $8,750 | 94.1% | 2026-09-24 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 5 | $3,556 | $8,750 | — | 2026-08-05 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Price by size
Sculpture & Installation
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 19 | $351–$1,216 | $572 | $8,750 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 7 | $357–$2,278 | $960 | $6,490 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 5 | $576–$1,750† | $704† | $3,458 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2018 | $8,750 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2004 | $6,490 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Machine Age worth?
Across 71 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Machine Age work is $650. The median Machine Age sculpture sells for $712 across 32 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is the average price of a Machine Age sculpture?
Based on 32 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Machine Age sculpture is $712. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Machine Age's most expensive sculpture?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Machine Age sculpture is $8,750.
What is the average price of a small Machine Age sculpture?
Based on 19 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Machine Age sculpture (small (under 50 cm)) is $572, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
What is Machine Age's auction record?
Machine Age's auction record is $8,750, set in 2018.
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