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# Lorser Feitelson (1898–1978)

## What is Lorser Feitelson’s work worth? {#value}

As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 39 auction results for Lorser Feitelson at 11 houses since 1999. Over the last 24 months the median price was $4,826 including buyer’s premium (middle half $2,423–$5,952, n=15). The auction record is $65,625 for Magical Space Forms (2020, Los Angeles Modern Auctions). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Magical Space Forms, 1962 | Enamel | $65,625 | Los Angeles Modern Auctions | Feb 2020 |
| 2 | Untitled (acrylic on canvas), 1970 | Acrylic paint | $62,500 | Christie's | May 2021 |
| 3 | Untitled (oil and enamel on canvas), 1964 | Enamel | $62,500 | Los Angeles Modern Auctions | Feb 2014 |
| 4 | Magical Space Forms, 1962 | Enamel | $60,000 | Los Angeles Modern Auctions | Mar 2017 |
| 5 | Magical Space Forms, 1951 | Oil paint | $57,150 | Phillips | May 2024 |
| 6 | Untitled (Magical Space Forms), 1948 | Oil on fiberboard mounted on board | $38,400 | Sotheby's | Nov 2024 |
| 7 | Untitled (from Boulder Series), 1962 | Acrylic paint | $24,000 | Los Angeles Modern Auctions | Mar 2017 |
| 8 | Untitled (Boulder Series), 1962 | Acrylic paint | $22,500 | Los Angeles Modern Auctions | May 2012 |
| 9 | Cobalt with Red, 1967 | Acrylic paint | $22,325 | Christie's | Dec 2000 |
| 10 | Dancers - A Study, 1915 | Watercolor | $18,750 | Rago Arts | Dec 2021 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 23 | $6,985 |
| Prints | 7 | $2,125 |
| Works on paper | 5 | $753 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 5 | $62,500 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 17 | $5,016 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 15 | $2,413 |

Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 39 results from 11 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Lorser Feitelson is an American artist with 65 auction lots recorded since 1999, median price $4,921. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Lorser Feitelson sold in 2026 for $5,760, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Lorser Feitelson work worth?

Across 38 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Lorser Feitelson work is $4,921.

The median Lorser Feitelson painting sells for $6,985 across 25 lots.

The median Lorser Feitelson print sells for $1,812 across 6 lots.

The median Lorser Feitelson work on paper sells for $694 across 5 lots.

Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 8 | $1,812 | $4,375 | 75% | 2025-01-08 |
| Paintings | 31 | $6,985 | $65,625 | 80.6% | 2026-06-10 |
| Works on Paper | 8 | $694 | $1,260 | 62.5% | 2025-07-17 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $62,500 | $65,625 | — | 2021-05-14 |

Lorser Feitelson's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (8 lots) median $1,812 with 75% sell-through. Paintings (31 lots) median $6,985, record $65,625. A typical Lorser Feitelson painting sells for around 3.9× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 3 lots) the median is $62,500.

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 5 | $1,500–$3,024 | $2,125 | $4,375 |

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 8 | $2,341–$9,926 | $4,138 | $22,500 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 12 | $4,968–$18,285 | $5,952 | $60,000 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 5 | $57,150–$62,500 | $62,500 | $65,625 |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2020 | $65,625 |
| Paintings | 2014 | $62,500 |
| Prints & Editions | 2016 | $4,375 |
| Prints & Editions | 2023 | $3,024 |
| Works on Paper | 2023 | $1,260 |
| Works on Paper | 1999 | $753 |

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 Lorser Feitelson worth?

Across 38 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Lorser Feitelson work is $4,921. The median Lorser Feitelson painting sells for $6,985 across 25 lots. The median Lorser Feitelson print sells for $1,812 across 6 lots. The median Lorser Feitelson work on paper sells for $694 across 5 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is the average price of a Lorser Feitelson painting?

Based on 25 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Lorser Feitelson painting is $6,985.

### What is Lorser Feitelson's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Lorser Feitelson painting is $65,625.

### What is the average price of a medium Lorser Feitelson painting?

Based on 12 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Lorser Feitelson painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $5,952, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

### What is Lorser Feitelson's auction record?

Lorser Feitelson's auction record is $65,625, set in 2020.

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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, “Lorser Feitelson auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/lorser-feitelson (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.