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# Jane Breskin Zalben (b. 1950)

## What is Jane Breskin Zalben’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 28 auction results for Jane Breskin Zalben at 1 houses since 2015. Over the last 24 months the median price was $594 including buyer’s premium (middle half $343–$913, n=8). The auction record is $2,250 for The Walrus and the Carpenter were Walking Close at Hand . . . (2015, Swann Auction Galleries). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Walrus and the Carpenter were Walking Close at Hand . . ., 1986 | Watercolor on paper | $2,250 | Swann Auction Galleries | Jan 2015 |
| 2 | 'But wait a bit,' the Oysters cried, 'Before we have our chat; for some of us are out of breath, and all of us are fat!', 1986 | Watercolor with graphite and colored pencil on paper | $2,000 | Swann Auction Galleries | Jul 2020 |
| 3 | All mimsy were the borogoves, And the mome raths outgrabe., 1950 | Watercolor on paper laid to board | $2,000 | Swann Auction Galleries | Jun 2022 |
| 4 | Dust jacket illustration for "Lewis Carroll's Jabberwocky.", 1977 | Watercolor on parchment with collage lettering | $1,875 | Swann Auction Galleries | Jan 2015 |
| 5 | It was kind of you to come! And you are very nice!, 1950 | Watercolor with graphite and colored pencil on paper | $1,875 | Swann Auction Galleries | Jun 2021 |
| 6 | 'Oh, oysters,' said the Carpenter, `You've had a pleasant run!', 1986 | Pencil on paper | $1,750 | Swann Auction Galleries | Dec 2021 |
| 7 | 'You Seem very clever at explaining words, Sir,' said Alice. | Watercolor on paper laid to board | $1,750 | Swann Auction Galleries | Jun 2018 |
| 8 | The Starry Night, 2020 | Mixed media, including watercolor, tempera, pen, with collage, on paper | $1,750 | Swann Auction Galleries | Dec 2021 |
| 9 | The Walrus and the Carpenter Walked on a Mile or so . . . And all the little Oysters stood and Waited in a Row, 1986 | Watercolor on paper | $1,750 | Swann Auction Galleries | Jan 2016 |
| 10 | Janson riffing on Jackson Pollock (3 pieces), 2012 | Ink, watercolor, and acryllic on paper | $1,500 | Swann Auction Galleries | Dec 2024 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Works on paper | 23 | $1,250 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Small (under 50 cm) | 28 | $1,219 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 28 results from 1 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Jane Breskin Zalben is an artist with 47 auction lots recorded since 2015, median price $1,218.

A work by Jane Breskin Zalben sold in 2024 for $1,500, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Jane Breskin Zalben work worth?

Across 28 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Jane Breskin Zalben work is $1,218.

The median Jane Breskin Zalben work on paper sells for $1,250 across 23 lots.

The median Jane Breskin Zalben print sells for $515 across 2 lots.

The median Jane Breskin Zalben painting sells for $1,500 across 1 lots.

Small (under 50 cm) Jane Breskin Zalben work on papers typically sell for $656–$1,750 (the middle half of 23 sold lots).

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 2 | $515 | $687 | — | 2020-07-16 |
| Paintings | 1 | $1,500 | $1,500 | — | 2024-12-12 |
| Works on Paper | 29 | $1,250 | $2,250 | 79.3% | 2025-06-17 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $2,000 | $2,250 | — | 2022-06-09 |

Jane Breskin Zalben's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (2 lots) median $515. Paintings (1 lots) median $1,500, record $1,500. A typical Jane Breskin Zalben painting sells for around 2.9× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 3 lots) the median is $2,000.

## Price by size

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 23 | $656–$1,750 | $1,250 | $2,250 |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2015 | $2,250 |
| Works on Paper | 2022 | $2,000 |
| Paintings | 2024 | $1,500 |
| Prints & Editions | 2020 | $687 |
| Prints & Editions | 2020 | $343 |

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 Jane Breskin Zalben worth?

Across 28 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Jane Breskin Zalben work is $1,218. The median Jane Breskin Zalben work on paper sells for $1,250 across 23 lots. The median Jane Breskin Zalben print sells for $515 across 2 lots. The median Jane Breskin Zalben painting sells for $1,500 across 1 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Jane Breskin Zalben work on papers typically sell for $656–$1,750 (the middle half of 23 sold lots).

### What is the average price of a Jane Breskin Zalben work on paper?

Based on 23 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Jane Breskin Zalben work on paper is $1,250.

### What is Jane Breskin Zalben's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Jane Breskin Zalben work on paper is $2,250.

### What is the average price of a small Jane Breskin Zalben work on paper?

Based on 23 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Jane Breskin Zalben work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $1,250, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

### What is Jane Breskin Zalben's auction record?

Jane Breskin Zalben's auction record is $2,250, set in 2015.

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Data last updated 2026-11-01. OpeningBid tracks 15,222,099 auction lots from 571 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

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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.