Paul McCobb Auction Prices and Value Guide

Paul McCobb auction prices are tracked in Appraisily's artist market index, with source-directory coverage of 1,665 records. Use this page to review sold-lot activity, market context, and valuation factors before requesting a formal appraisal.

Paul McCobb auction prices: quick answer

Paul McCobb auction prices depend on medium, size, date, condition, provenance, edition details, attribution confidence, and recent comparable auction sales.

Artist
Paul McCobb
Source records
1,665
Market update
2026-02-06

Artist context

About Paul McCobb

Paul Winthrop McCobb (1917–1969) was an American modern furniture designer, industrial designer, textile designer, and painter who became one of the most influential figures in mid-century American design. Active primarily in the 1950s and 1960s, McCobb championed clean lines, functional forms, and accessible modernism for the American home. His furniture lines were widely produced and distributed, bringing modern design principles to a broad consumer audience. McCobb's work is represented in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art in New York, and he is recognized in the Library of Congress Name Authority File as a significant American designer. His legacy is closely associated with the postwar embrace of streamlined, practical modern living.

Mid-Century Modernfurnituretextilesresidential furnitureindustrial design

Common works and media

McCobb is most commonly encountered in appraisal and auction contexts through residential furniture pieces including desks, dining tables, chairs, dressers, bookcases, and modular shelving units. His textile designs and occasional paintings also appear. Works are typically executed in wood, metal, and composite materials with minimalist hardware and clean geometric profiles. Production pieces were often branded or labeled with manufacturer marks; collectors and appraisers should look for original labels or documentation to confirm attribution.

Market and appraisal context

Paul McCobb's furniture and design works appear regularly at auction, reflecting both his broad production output and sustained collector demand. Key factors in appraisal include the specific furniture line or model, original manufacturer attribution, condition of finishes and hardware, and whether pieces form complete sets. McCobb's designs were commercially produced in large numbers, so rarity varies considerably by line and configuration. Institutional recognition, including MoMA collection holdings, supports ongoing market interest. Collectors should verify attribution carefully, as unsigned production pieces may require provenance documentation.

Auction categories and appraisal factors

Value drivers

  1. Attribution to Paul McCobb's named furniture lines and production partnerships affects value significantly
  2. Condition, original finishes, and completeness of matching sets are key factors for furniture appraisal
  3. Institutional collection status (MoMA) supports long-term collectibility and market recognition

Appraisal caveats

  • The source pack does not include specific auction records or realized prices; market context is drawn from institutional and biographical sources only
  • Production furniture pieces were manufactured in quantity; rarity depends on specific line, model, and condition rather than inherent scarcity

Evidence

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This source-grounded artist context passed Appraisily's promotion threshold: high confidence, strong sources.

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Data basis

This page is built from Appraisily's public auction market index. Private transactions, incomplete sale feeds, and attribution changes may not be fully represented.

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Artist value FAQ

How much is Paul McCobb worth?

Comparable public auction sales are the best starting point, but final value depends on the specific artwork, condition, size, medium, provenance, and attribution confidence.

Can Appraisily value my Paul McCobb artwork?

Yes. Appraisily can review photos, dimensions, signatures, condition, provenance, and comparable market data to prepare a current valuation.