William Lester (1888–1969)
William Lester is an American artist with 12 auction lots recorded since 1995, median price $1,700. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by William Lester sold in 2025 for $2,000, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View William Lester on OpeningBid →What is a William Lester work worth?
Across 10 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a William Lester work is $1,700.
The median William Lester painting sells for $1,800 across 6 lots.
The median William Lester work on paper sells for $1,250 across 4 lots.
Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
Price breakdown by category
| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 7 | $1,800†‡ | $3,125 | 85.7% | 2024-07-26 |
| Works on Paper | 4 | $1,250†‡ | $2,000 | — | 2025-05-10 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2022 | $3,125 |
| Paintings | 1995 | $2,300 |
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $2,000 |
| Works on Paper | 2022 | $1,500† |
† 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 William Lester worth?
Across 10 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a William Lester work is $1,700. The median William Lester painting sells for $1,800 across 6 lots. The median William Lester work on paper sells for $1,250 across 4 lots. Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
What is William Lester's auction record?
William Lester's auction record is $3,125, set in 2022.
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