M. Zena Lesser (1926–2022)
M. Zena Lesser is an American artist with 26 auction lots recorded since 2022, median price $225. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by M. Zena Lesser is recorded as sold in 2025 for $650; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View M. Zena Lesser on OpeningBid →What is a M. Zena Lesser work worth?
Across 23 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a M. Zena Lesser work is $225.
The median M. Zena Lesser painting sells for $212 across 22 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 25 | $212‡ | $1,700‡ | 88% | 2025-07-10 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 18 | $156–$556‡ | $262‡ | $1,700‡ |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2024 | $1,700‡ |
| Paintings | 2023 | $800‡ |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a M. Zena Lesser worth?
Across 23 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a M. Zena Lesser work is $225. The median M. Zena Lesser painting sells for $212 across 22 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is the average price of a M. Zena Lesser painting?
Based on 22 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a M. Zena Lesser painting is $212. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is M. Zena Lesser's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a M. Zena Lesser painting is $1,700. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
What is the average price of a medium M. Zena Lesser painting?
Based on 18 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium M. Zena Lesser painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $262, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is M. Zena Lesser's auction record?
M. Zena Lesser's auction record is $1,700, set in 2024. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
See the full M. Zena Lesser record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
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