Nathan Lerner (1913–1997)
Nathan Lerner is an American artist with 36 auction lots recorded since 2002, median price $1,000. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by Nathan Lerner sold in 2026 for $3,840, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Nathan Lerner on OpeningBid →What is a Nathan Lerner work worth?
Across 29 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Nathan Lerner work is $1,000.
The median Nathan Lerner photograph sells for $1,000 across 19 lots.
The median Nathan Lerner work on paper sells for $3,500 across 1 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2 | $3,500 | $3,500 | 50% | 2011-12-19 |
| Photography | 22 | $1,000‡ | $10,400 | 86.4% | 2026-08-30 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Price by size
Photography
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 17 | $441–$1,419‡ | $1,000‡ | $10,400 |
‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Photography | 2016 | $10,400 |
| Works on Paper | 2011 | $3,500 |
| Photography | 2018 | $1,875 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Nathan Lerner worth?
Across 29 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Nathan Lerner work is $1,000. The median Nathan Lerner photograph sells for $1,000 across 19 lots. The median Nathan Lerner work on paper sells for $3,500 across 1 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is the average price of a Nathan Lerner photograph?
Based on 19 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Nathan Lerner photograph is $1,000. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Nathan Lerner's most expensive photograph?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Nathan Lerner photograph is $10,400.
What is the average price of a small Nathan Lerner photograph?
Based on 17 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Nathan Lerner photograph (small (under 50 cm)) is $1,000, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Nathan Lerner's auction record?
Nathan Lerner's auction record is $10,400, set in 2016.
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