Lester Beall (1903–1969)
Lester Beall is an American artist with 33 auction lots recorded since 1999, median price $2,600.
A work by Lester Beall sold in 2019 for $15,000, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Lester Beall on OpeningBid →What is a Lester Beall work worth?
Across 19 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Lester Beall work is $2,600.
The median Lester Beall print sells for $2,875 across 16 lots.
The median Lester Beall painting sells for $910 across 1 lots.
Price breakdown by category
| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 18 | $2,875 | $18,400 | 88.9% | 2023-08-03 |
| Paintings | 1 | $910 | $910 | — | 2017-11-16 |
Lester Beall's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (18 lots) median $2,875 with 88.9% sell-through. Paintings (1 lots) median $910, record $910.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 16 | $2,099–$4,882 | $2,875 | $18,400 |
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 2001 | $18,400 |
| Prints & Editions | 2019 | $15,000 |
| Paintings | 2017 | $910 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Lester Beall worth?
Across 19 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Lester Beall work is $2,600. The median Lester Beall print sells for $2,875 across 16 lots. The median Lester Beall painting sells for $910 across 1 lots.
What is the average price of a Lester Beall print?
Based on 16 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Lester Beall print is $2,875.
What is Lester Beall's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Lester Beall print is $18,400.
What is the average price of a medium Lester Beall print?
Based on 16 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Lester Beall print (medium (50–120 cm)) is $2,875, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
What is Lester Beall's auction record?
Lester Beall's auction record is $18,400, set in 2001.
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