> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/daniel-zeller · updated 2026-11-02

# Daniel Zeller (b. 1965)

## What is Daniel Zeller’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 17 auction results for Daniel Zeller at 9 houses since 2017. Over the last 24 months the median price was $558 including buyer’s premium (middle half $404–$639, n=6). The auction record is $8,750 for Fictional Intrusion (2017, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fictional Intrusion, 2002 | Ink on paper | $8,750 | Christie's | Sep 2017 |
| 2 | Nomadic Inference, 2003 | Ink on paper | $6,875 | Christie's | Sep 2017 |
| 3 | Lake District, 2000 | Graphite on paper | $4,750 | Christie's | Sep 2017 |
| 4 | Overlap ; Bent storage, 2005 | Ink on paper (each) | $3,028 | Sotheby's | Apr 2022 |
| 5 | Elasticated Distribution, 2007 | Acrylic paint | $1,375 | Wright | Apr 2021 |
| 6 | Navigational Detachment, 2004 | Ink on paper | $1,280 | Los Angeles Modern Auctions | Aug 2026 |
| 7 | Untitled (Containment Study #2), 2004 | Ink | $1,125 | Rago Arts | Jun 2021 |
| 8 | Elemental Inversion, 2002 | Ink | $1,063 | Rago Arts | Sep 2021 |
| 9 | Inadequate Response, 2002 | Ink | $910 | Rago Arts | Sep 2021 |
| 10 | Industrial Outsource, 2004 | Ink on paper | $715 | John Moran Auctioneers | Sep 2021 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Works on paper | 15 | $910 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Small (under 50 cm) | 13 | $715 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 17 results from 9 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Daniel Zeller is an American artist with 14 auction lots recorded since 2019, median price $678.

A work by Daniel Zeller sold in 2026 for $1,280, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Daniel Zeller work worth?

Across 14 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Daniel Zeller work is $678.

The median Daniel Zeller work on paper sells for $715 across 11 lots.

The median Daniel Zeller painting sells for $1,008 across 2 lots.

The median Daniel Zeller print sells for $217 across 1 lots.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 1 | $217 | $217 | — | 2024-12-17 |
| Paintings | 2 | $1,008 | $1,375 | — | 2025-12-13 |
| Works on Paper | 11 | $715 | $3,028 | — | 2026-08-18 |

Daniel Zeller's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (1 lots) median $217. Paintings (2 lots) median $1,008, record $1,375. A typical Daniel Zeller painting sells for around 4.6× the price of a typical print.

## Price by size

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 10 | $570–$1,025 | $675 | $3,028 |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2022 | $3,028 |
| Paintings | 2021 | $1,375 |
| Works on Paper | 2026 | $1,280 |
| Paintings | 2025 | $640 |
| Prints & Editions | 2024 | $217 |

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 Daniel Zeller worth?

Across 14 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Daniel Zeller work is $678. The median Daniel Zeller work on paper sells for $715 across 11 lots. The median Daniel Zeller painting sells for $1,008 across 2 lots. The median Daniel Zeller print sells for $217 across 1 lots.

### What is the average price of a Daniel Zeller work on paper?

Based on 11 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Daniel Zeller work on paper is $715.

### What is Daniel Zeller's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Daniel Zeller work on paper is $3,028.

### What is the average price of a small Daniel Zeller work on paper?

Based on 10 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Daniel Zeller work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $675, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

### What is Daniel Zeller's auction record?

Daniel Zeller's auction record is $3,028, set in 2022.

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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, “Daniel Zeller auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/daniel-zeller (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.