> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/zero-mostel · updated 2026-11-01

# 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.

## 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. The full sale history is in the OpeningBid app (free sign-up).

## 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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Data last updated 2026-11-01. OpeningBid tracks 15,222,099 auction lots from 571 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Zero Mostel auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/zero-mostel (updated 2026-11-01).

Historical auction data, not investment advice. Prices are premium-inclusive USD where the buyer's premium is recorded. Figures marked † are hammer prices (buyer's premium not included); ‡ marks a price whose basis is not yet verified. Non-USD results are converted at the sale month's rate.