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# Zulma Steele (1881–1979)

Zulma Steele is an American artist with 3 auction lots recorded since 1988, median price $630.

A work by Zulma Steele sold in 2025 for a hammer price of $900 (buyer's premium not included), according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Zulma Steele work worth?

Across 3 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Zulma Steele work is $630.

The median Zulma Steele work on paper sells for $482 across 2 lots.

The median Zulma Steele painting sells for $630 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 | 1 | $630 | $630 | — | 2013-09-15 |
| Works on Paper | 2 | $482 | $660 | — | 2008-06-29 |

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2008 | $660 |
| Paintings | 2013 | $630 |
| Works on Paper | 1988 | $303 |

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 Zulma Steele worth?

Across 3 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Zulma Steele work is $630. The median Zulma Steele work on paper sells for $482 across 2 lots. The median Zulma Steele painting sells for $630 across 1 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Zulma Steele's auction record?

Zulma Steele's auction record is $660, set in 2008.

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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, “Zulma Steele auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/zulma-steele (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.