Zero Mostel (1915–1977)
Zero Mostel is an American artist with 10 auction lots recorded since 2005, median price $588.
A work by Zero Mostel sold in 2021 for $845, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Zero Mostel on OpeningBid →What is a Zero Mostel work worth?
Across 8 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Zero Mostel work is $588.
The median Zero Mostel work on paper sells for $575 across 5 lots.
The median Zero Mostel painting sells for $4,266 across 2 lots.
The median Zero Mostel print sells for $600 across 1 lots.
Price breakdown by category
| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 1 | $600 | $600 | — | 2005-09-22 |
| Paintings | 3 | $4,266 | $8,000 | 66.7% | 2021-12-09 |
| Works on Paper | 5 | $575 | $1,200 | — | 2025-12-16 |
Zero Mostel's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (1 lots) median $600. Paintings (3 lots) median $4,266, record $8,000. A typical Zero Mostel painting sells for around 7.1× the price of a typical print.
Price by size
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 5 | $444–$845 | $575 | $1,200 |
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2005 | $8,000 |
| Works on Paper | 2007 | $1,200 |
| Works on Paper | 2021 | $845 |
| Prints & Editions | 2005 | $600 |
| Paintings | 2021 | $531 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Zero Mostel worth?
Across 8 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Zero Mostel work is $588. The median Zero Mostel work on paper sells for $575 across 5 lots. The median Zero Mostel painting sells for $4,266 across 2 lots. The median Zero Mostel print sells for $600 across 1 lots.
What is Zero Mostel's auction record?
Zero Mostel's auction record is $8,000, set in 2005.
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