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# Warren Platner (1919–2006)

## What is Warren Platner’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 557 auction results for Warren Platner at 55 houses since 2001. Over the last 24 months the median price was $3,000 including buyer’s premium (middle half $1,270–$4,722, n=71). The auction record is $36,250 for executive desk (2010, Wright). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | executive desk, 1970 | Chrome steel | $36,250 | Wright | Mar 2010 |
| 2 | Dining set, 1966 | Bronze | $31,200 | Wright | Jun 2022 |
| 3 | Rare and early lounge chairs model 1715, pair and ottoman, model 1907, 1907 | Bronze | $25,400 | Wright | Oct 2025 |
| 4 | Canapé, 1919 | Wool | $25,382 | PIASA | Jul 2026 |
| 5 | Warren Platner (1919-2006), 1966 | Métal et textile | $25,156 | PIASA | Apr 2025 |
| 6 | dining table, model #3716T and six dining chairs, model #1725A, 1966 | Bronze | $22,800 | Wright | May 2007 |
| 7 | Executive desk, 1970 | Partridgewood | $21,250 | Wright | Mar 2009 |
| 8 | executive desk, 1970 | Partridgewood | $20,000 | Wright | Apr 2012 |
| 9 | 1725A, 1967 | Steel structure, chairs and footrests covered with original brown and beige tweed, and original circular glass top on the coffee table | $18,935 | Tajan | Nov 2013 |
| 10 | Executive Desk, 1970 | Partridgewood | $18,750 | Wright | Oct 2012 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Other | 365 | $3,500 |
| Sculpture | 79 | $2,750 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 106 | $6,688 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 230 | $3,500 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 48 | $1,192 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 557 results from 55 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Warren Platner is an American artist with 693 auction lots recorded since 2000, median price $3,000. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Warren Platner sold in 2026 for $9,600, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

**8 Warren Platner works are coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-02).

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## What is a Warren Platner work worth?

Across 546 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Warren Platner work is $3,000.

The median Warren Platner sculpture sells for $4,054 across 114 lots.

The median Warren Platner painting sells for $6,600 across 1 lots.

Medium (50–120 cm) Warren Platner sculptures typically sell for $1,875–$6,875 (the middle half of 57 sold lots).

Large (over 120 cm) Warren Platner sculptures typically sell for $5,000–$11,250 (the middle half of 37 sold lots).

Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2 | $6,600 | $6,600 | 50% | 2007-10-07 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 130 | $4,054 | $31,200 | 87.7% | 2026-10-27 |
| Photography | 1 | — | — | 0% | — |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 29 | $16,640 | $36,250 | — | 2026-07-02 |

## Price by size

### Sculpture & Installation

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 19 | $780–$1,644 | $1,048 | $7,500 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 57 | $1,875–$6,875 | $3,500 | $25,400 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 37 | $5,000–$11,250 | $6,875 | $31,200 |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2022 | $31,200 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2025 | $25,400 |
| Paintings | 2007 | $6,600 |

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 Warren Platner worth?

Across 546 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Warren Platner work is $3,000. The median Warren Platner sculpture sells for $4,054 across 114 lots. The median Warren Platner painting sells for $6,600 across 1 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Warren Platner sculptures typically sell for $1,875–$6,875 (the middle half of 57 sold lots). Large (over 120 cm) Warren Platner sculptures typically sell for $5,000–$11,250 (the middle half of 37 sold lots). Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.

### What is the average price of a Warren Platner sculpture?

Based on 114 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Warren Platner sculpture is $4,054.

### What is Warren Platner's most expensive sculpture?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Warren Platner sculpture is $31,200.

### What is the average price of a medium Warren Platner sculpture?

Based on 57 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Warren Platner sculpture (medium (50–120 cm)) is $3,500, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

### What is the average price of a large Warren Platner sculpture?

Based on 37 sold lots, the median auction price of a large Warren Platner sculpture (large (over 120 cm)) is $6,875, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

### What is Warren Platner's auction record?

Warren Platner's auction record is $36,250, set in 2010.

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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, “Warren Platner auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/warren-platner (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.