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# Lester Beall (1903–1969)

Lester Beall is an American artist with 36 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.

**3 Lester Beall works are coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-03).

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## 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. The full sale history is in the OpeningBid app (free sign-up).

## 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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Data last updated 2026-11-03. OpeningBid tracks 15,596,131 auction lots from 579 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Lester Beall auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/lester-beall (updated 2026-11-03).

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.