Phillip Lloyd Powell (1918–2008)
What is Phillip Lloyd Powell’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 227 auction results for Phillip Lloyd Powell at 10 houses since 2006. Over the last 24 months the median price was $8,724 including buyer’s premium (middle half $5,236–$14,763, n=30). The auction record is $84,000 for dining table (2008, Wright). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | dining table, 1965 | Dining table | $84,000 | Wright | May 2008 |
| 2 | custom cabinet, 1971 | Cabinet | $62,500 | Wright | Jun 2011 |
| 3 | Bar cabinet, 1967 | Walnut | $61,250 | Los Angeles Modern Auctions | May 2010 |
| 4 | Fine and unusual wall-hanging cabinet, 1960 | Walnut | $53,125 | Rago Arts | May 2018 |
| 5 | illuminated bar cabinet, 1967 | Carved walnut | $51,250 | Wright | Sep 2012 |
| 6 | dining tables, 1962 | Dining tables | $50,400 | Wright | May 2007 |
| 7 | Monumental dining table, 1970 | Walnut | $44,100 | Rago Arts | May 2023 |
| 8 | New Hope lounge chairs, 1970 | Walnut | $43,750 | Rago Arts | Sep 2021 |
| 9 | Exceptional bench-made two-piece display cabinet, 1970 | Carved walnut | $40,625 | Rago Arts | Jan 2019 |
| 10 | Custom bench, 1965 | Leather | $40,000 | Rago Arts | Sep 2021 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 6 | $14,425 |
| Other | 211 | $9,375 |
| Sculpture | 10 | $5,313 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 120 | $11,250 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 100 | $5,969 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 227 results from 10 houses · How we compute these figures
Phillip Lloyd Powell is an American artist with 275 auction lots recorded since 2006, median price $9,375.
A work by Phillip Lloyd Powell sold in 2026 for $12,160, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 227 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Phillip Lloyd Powell work is $9,375.
The median Phillip Lloyd Powell sculpture sells for $5,782 across 18 lots.
Price breakdown by category
| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 21 | $5,782 | $33,750 | 85.7% | 2026-09-16 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 12 | $47,250 | $84,000 | — | 2025-04-29 |
Price by size
Sculpture & Installation
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 8 | $2,074–$6,250 | $3,735 | $8,559 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 9 | $5,938–$12,000 | $9,600 | $33,750 |
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2018 | $33,750 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2016 | $30,000 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Phillip Lloyd Powell worth?
Across 227 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Phillip Lloyd Powell work is $9,375. The median Phillip Lloyd Powell sculpture sells for $5,782 across 18 lots.
What is the average price of a Phillip Lloyd Powell sculpture?
Based on 18 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Phillip Lloyd Powell sculpture is $5,782.
What is Phillip Lloyd Powell's most expensive sculpture?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Phillip Lloyd Powell sculpture is $33,750.
What is Phillip Lloyd Powell's auction record?
Phillip Lloyd Powell's auction record is $84,000, set in 2008.
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