Malcah Zeldis (b. 1931)
Malcah Zeldis is an American artist with 22 auction lots recorded since 2007, median price $235. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.
A work by Malcah Zeldis sold in 2025 for a hammer price of $275 (buyer's premium not included), according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Malcah Zeldis on OpeningBid →What is a Malcah Zeldis work worth?
Across 17 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Malcah Zeldis work is $235.
The median Malcah Zeldis painting sells for $288 across 12 lots.
The median Malcah Zeldis work on paper sells for $732 across 1 lots.
Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
Price breakdown by category
| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 15 | $288† | $1,280 | 80% | 2025-06-25 |
| Works on Paper | 2 | $732 | $732 | 50% | 2020-06-14 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 10 | $206–$300† | $255† | $615 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2023 | $1,280 |
| Paintings | 2023 | $1,000† |
| Works on Paper | 2020 | $732 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Malcah Zeldis worth?
Across 17 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Malcah Zeldis work is $235. The median Malcah Zeldis painting sells for $288 across 12 lots. The median Malcah Zeldis work on paper sells for $732 across 1 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is the average price of a Malcah Zeldis painting?
Based on 12 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Malcah Zeldis painting is $288. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Malcah Zeldis's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Malcah Zeldis painting is $1,280.
What is the average price of a small Malcah Zeldis painting?
Based on 10 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Malcah Zeldis painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $255, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Malcah Zeldis's auction record?
Malcah Zeldis's auction record is $1,000, set in 2023. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $1,000 (buyer's premium not included).
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