Zero Mostel Paintings & Artwork for Sale | Zero Mostel Art Value Price Guide

Dec. 10, 2024
Zero Mostel (American, 1915-1977), The Owl, oil on canvas, signed lower left, image: 19.69"h x 15.75"w (50 x 40 cm), overall (with f...
Est: $400 - $600
Zero Mostel (American, 1915-1977), The Owl, oil on canvas, signed lower left, image: 19.69"h x 15.75"w (50 x 40 cm), overall (with frame): 28.74"h x 24.8"w (73 x 63 cm) Provenance: Created by the legendary performer Zero Mostel, known as "The Owl," this work was exhibited at the Jewish Museum in 1977 as a memorial following his passing.; Judaica collection from Abe Wintner, Los Angeles. Abe Wintner is one of America's top 100 collectors. For additional information, including condition reports, please email Clars Los Angeles at ask@ClarsLA.com. The absence of a condition statement does not mean that the lot is in perfect condition
Clars Auctions
Jun. 02, 2024
Zero Mostel Lithograph
Est: $200 - $400
(Fiddler on the Roof) . Signed and numbered #59/#100. Condition is good see pictures. Measures 17" x 12 1/2". No refunds given.
Seminole Estate Auction & Liq. LLC
Apr. 17, 2024
Zero Mostel 'Moon Models' Painting
Est: $800 - $1,000
Samuel Joel 'Zero' Mostel, American (1915-1977). Areas of palette knife painting in 'Moon Models', mounted in gilt wood frame. Written on verso 'Moon Models 1971 Z. Mostel'. Measures 45"H x 38.5"W framed; 35.25"H x 29.5"W visual. Condition: good condition, some small abrasions to frame, please see all photos. Contact AAG for more detailed information if needed. AAG is not responsible for any errors or omissions to any lots. All sales are final and sold as is. This lot cannot be shipped in house. For an instant guaranteed third party shipping quote through Quality Packing and Shipping visit: https://www.qualitypackship.com/abington-copy-1 or contact our other third party shippers.
Abington Auction Gallery
Feb. 29, 2024
Zero Mostel (American, 1915-1977), Untitled nude, 1960, graphite and color pencil on wove paper, 15 x 11in (38 x 28cm)
Est: $400 - $600
Zero Mostel (American, 1915-1977) Untitled nude, 1960 graphite and color pencil on wove paper signed and dated Mostel 1960 in pencil to lower right.
Andrew Jones Auctions
Nov. 29, 2023
Zero Mostel (American, 1915-1977), Untitled nude, 1960, graphite and color pencil on wove paper, 15 x 11in (38 x 28cm)
Est: $400 - $600
Zero Mostel (American, 1915-1977) Untitled nude, 1960 graphite and color pencil on wove paper signed and dated Mostel 1960 in pencil to lower right.
Andrew Jones Auctions
Feb. 14, 2022
Zero Mostel Signed Mixed Media Portrait
Est: $50 - $1,000
Signed lower right. From a Larchmont, NY storage.
Clarke Auction Gallery
Dec. 09, 2021
ZERO MOSTEL - SELF PORTRAIT
Est: $800 - $1,200
Lot 95 Zero Mostel American (1915-1977) Self Portrait oil on canvas signed lower right 23 x 18 inches Provenance: the estate of Jerome Lurie, labor attorney and law partner of Sidney E. Cohn
Capsule Gallery Auction
Nov. 27, 2021
AMERICAN CHARCOAL PAINTING PAPER BY ZERO MOSTEL
Est: $100 - $150
Zero Mostel (American, 1915-1977) charcoal painting on paper depicting an orthodox boy. Signed lower right. The auction label showing detailed information about the artwork on verso.
Antique Arena Inc
Jul. 31, 2021
AMERICAN CHARCOAL PAINTING PAPER BY ZERO MOSTEL
Est: $100 - $150
Zero Mostel (American, 1915-1977) charcoal painting on paper depicting a boy profile. Signed lower right. Framed. The auction label showing detailed information about the artwork on verso.
Antique Arena Inc
Jul. 17, 2021
AMERICAN CHARCOAL PAINTING PAPER BY ZERO MOSTEL
Est: $100 - $150
Zero Mostel (American, 1915-1977) charcoal painting on paper depicting an orthodox boy. Signed lower right. The auction label showing detailed information about the artwork on verso.
Antique Arena Inc
Jun. 29, 2021
ZERO MOSTEL - SELF PORTRAIT
Est: $200 - $300
Lot 51 Zero Mostel American (1915-1977) Self Portrait oil on canvas signed lower right 23 x 18 inches Provenance: the estate of Jerome Lurie, labor attorney and law partner of Sidney E. Cohn
Capsule Gallery Auction
May. 27, 2021
ZERO MOSTEL - HEADS
Est: $200 - $400
Lot 53 Zero Mostel American (1915-1977) Heads ink and gouache on paper signed lower right sight: 13 1/2 x 10 1/2 inches Provenance: the estate of Jerome Lurie, labor attorney and law partner of Sidney E. Cohn
Capsule Gallery Auction
Apr. 28, 2021
Zero Mostel American, 1915-1977 Portrait of Luther Adler as Teyve
Est: $500 - $700
Zero Mostel American, 1915-1977 Portrait of Luther Adler as Teyve Signed and inscribed To Luther/with my love/Mostel (lr) Graphite on paper 8 1/2 x 5 1/2 inches (21.6 x 14 cm) Provenance: Collection of Josh Mostel Luther Adler succeeded Mostel as Teyve in Fiddler on the Roof.
DOYLE Auctioneers & Appraisers
Apr. 28, 2021
Zero Mostel American, 1915-1977 Untitled (Two Nudes)
Est: $600 - $800
Zero Mostel American, 1915-1977 Untitled (Two Nudes) Oil on illustration board 15 3/8 x 10 3/4 inches (39.1 x 27.3 cm) Unframed Provenance: Collection of Josh Mostel
DOYLE Auctioneers & Appraisers
Apr. 28, 2021
Zero Mostel American, 1915-1977 Untitled
Est: $600 - $800
Zero Mostel American, 1915-1977 Untitled Oil on paper laid to Masonite Sheet 12 x 15 3/4 inches (30.5 x 40 cm), overall 15 3/4 x 17 7/8 inches (40 x 45.4 cm) Unframed Provenance: Collection of Josh Mostel
DOYLE Auctioneers & Appraisers
Apr. 28, 2021
Zero Mostel American, 1915-1977 Untitled Figure
Est: $800 - $1,200
Zero Mostel American, 1915-1977 Untitled Figure Oil on illustration board 21 x 14 5/8 inches (53.3 x 37.2 cm) Unframed Provenance: Collection of Josh Mostel
DOYLE Auctioneers & Appraisers
Jan. 31, 2021
2 Portrait Drawings, incl. Zero Mostel
Est: $300 - $350
Two (2) Portrait drawings on paper, including Zero Mostel, Hector Xavier. 1st item: Zero Mostel (New York, 1915-1977) graphite and pastel on paper drawing depicting a seated woman wearing beaded necklaces and a floral shawl, her left hand adjusting her shoe. Signed and dated "Mostel 1959" lower right. Housed under glass in a carved wooden frame with off white linen and gilt wood liner. Sight - 14" H x 10 1/4" W. Framed - 22 3/4" H x 19" W. 3rd item: Hector Xavier (Mexico, 1921-1994) ink on paper drawing titled "Valle de Majo" depicting a seated man with hat and walking stick. Signed, titled, and dated 1962 lower right. 12 5/8" H x 9 3/4" W. All items mid 20th century.
Case Antiques, Inc. Auctions & Appraisals
Jun. 28, 2020
ZERO MOSTEL (AMERICAN, 1915-1977).
Est: $800 - $1,200
Oil on Board. Abstracted Figure. 1962. Signed upper right. Dated lower left. From a Florida collection.
Clarke Auction Gallery
Apr. 16, 2020
ZERO MOSTEL: "PORTRAIT OF TWO MEN"
Est: $1,000 - $1,500
circa 1959 oil on canvas signed and dated lower right 38 x 30 inches
Abell Auction
Apr. 05, 2020
Zero Mostel (NY,1915-1977) mixed media painting
Est: $1,150 - $1,300
ARTIST: Samuel Joel Mostel (New York, 1915 - 1977) NAME: Bear YEAR: 1960s MEDIUM: mixed media on board CONDITION: Excellent. Framed under glass. Wear to frame. SIGHT SIZE: 28 x 18 inches / 70 x 45 cm FRAME SIZE: 36 x 26 inches / 90 x 65 cm SIGNATURE: Lower right PROVENANCE: was owned by artist's close friend, screenwriter Ian McLellan Hunter. SIMILAR ARTISTS: Robert Philipp CATEGORY: antique vintage painting SKU#: 116014 WARRANTY: 7 days returns accepted if item doesn't match description US Shipping $120 + insurance. Samuel Joel Mostel (New York, 1915 - 1977) Zero Mostel, byname of Samuel Joel Mostel, (born February 28, 1915, New York, New York, U.S.вЂ”died September 8, 1977, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania), American actor, singer, and artist best known for his comedic acting. Mostel studied and taught art in the 1930s while pursuing the career of a serious painter. He began entertaining at parties to earn money to buy paints and made his nightclub debut in 1942. This was followed by other nightclub appearances, radio work, and his first film role. After World War II he became a dramatic film actor. MostelвЂ™s career was suspended, however, after a 1955 appearance before the House Un-American Activities Committee. In 1958 he began to work in the legitimate theatre in New York City, earning acclaim for his performance as Leopold Bloom in Ulysses in Nighttown, and in 1961 he gave an award-winning performance in Rhinoceros by EugГЁne Ionesco. This was followed in 1962 by the lead role in the musical A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum and in 1964 by the lead in another musical, Fiddler on the Roof. These successes brought him once more into motion-picture work, first with a reprise of A Funny Thing (1966) and then in the Mel Brooks comedy The Producers (1968). He also played a major role in The Front (1976), a serious film about the blacklisting era in Hollywood. Mostel continued to paint throughout his career.
Broward Auction Gallery LLC
Jan. 25, 2020
Zero Mostel Graphite & Pastel Drawing, Seated Woman
Est: $450 - $550
Zero Mostel (New York, 1915-1977) graphite and pastel on paper drawing depicting a seated woman wearing beaded necklaces and a floral shawl, her left hand adjusting her shoe. Signed and dated "Mostel 1959" lower right. Housed under glass in a carved wooden frame with off white linen and gilt wood liner. Sight - 14" H x 10 1/4" W. Framed - 22 3/4" H x 19" W. Mid 20th century.
Case Antiques, Inc. Auctions & Appraisals
Aug. 25, 2019
ZERO MOSTEL (NY, 1915-1977)
Est: $1,500 - $2,000
ZERO MOSTEL (NY, 1915-1977) "The Kiss", oil and rag on masonite, unsigned, artist identified and title given on ACA Galleries at 20 East 73rd St., NY label verso. Housed in a carved and gilt Italian frame, OS: 22" x 19 1/2", SS: 17 3/4" x 15 1/4". Good condition.
Thomaston Place Auction Galleries
Nov. 25, 2018
Zero Mostel, Am, 1915-1977, Self Portraits, W/C
Est: $200 - $300
Zero Mostel, American, 1915-1977, Four Self Portraits, pen and ink, unsigned, gallery label on verso. (QKAT1003) (TC)
Litchfield Auctions
Nov. 16, 2018
Zero Mostel, (2) pastel drawings
Est: $300 - $500
Zero Mostel (American, 1915-1977), Two Women, and Boy on Horse, each signed "Zero Mostel" and dedicated "to Clara and Jean", matted and framed under glass, each 10"h x 14"w (sight). 18"h x 22"w (frame)
Millea Bros Ltd
Oct. 27, 2018
ZERO MOSTEL (American, 1915-1977)
Est: $600 - $800
ZERO MOSTEL (American, 1915-1977), self-portrait in hat, oil on canvas board, signed lower left. Craquelure, dirt and grime, minor scattered losses. Board 20''h, 16''w. (Fine Art)
South Bay Auctions Inc
Oct. 20, 2018
Zero Mostel, 1915-1977, Cat 1959, M/M
Est: $300 - $500
Mixed Media (Pastel, Pencil and Scratching), signed and dated lower left (BNOR9116)[EKW]
Litchfield Auctions
Feb. 23, 2018
Zero Mostel
Est: $300 - $500
Zero Mostel (New York, 1915-1977) SAM STRETCHED OUT WITH HANDS CROSSED (actor Shalom 'Sam' Jaffe, 1891-1984) ink drawing, framed, signed sight H12" W12" Provenance: Private collection
Charlton Hall
Dec. 02, 2017
ZERO MOSTEL (American, 1915-1977)
Est: $800 - $1,200
ZERO MOSTEL (American, 1915-1977), self portrait in hat, oil on canvas board, signed lower left. Craquelure, dirt and grime, minor scattered losses. Board 20''h, 16''w. (Fine Art)
South Bay Auctions Inc
Jul. 29, 2017
Zero Mostel Broadway Actor Tevye Charcoal Self Portrait
Est: $50 - $100
Charcoal self portrait by Zero Mostel (1915 - 1977) American stage and screen actor, best known for his performance as Tevye in Broadway's Fiddler on the Roof. Framed 17" x 15". Accompanied by black and white photograph of the actor.
Hughes Auctions
Jul. 24, 2017
ZERO MOSTEL (American. 1915-1977)
Est: $150 - $200
“Untitled”. (‘Fiddler on the Roof’) Each signed and numbered. Two Lithographs. Site Measuring 18” by 12”.
Auction Gallery of the Palm Beaches
Oct. 04, 2016
Zero Mostel (American, 1915-1977)
Est: $75 - $100
Untitled, ink on paper, 14.75" x 11" (sight), matted and framed
Millea Bros Ltd
Jun. 12, 2016
ZERO MOSTEL (1915-1977): FIGURE
Est: $700 - $900
ZERO MOSTEL (1915-1977): FIGURE Watercolor and gouache on paper, unsigned. 15 x 11 in. (sheet), 22 x 17 1/2 in. (frame). Provenance: The artist.
STAIR
Nov. 04, 2015
Zero Mostel American, 1915-1977 Abstracted Female Nude
Est: $2,000 - $4,000
Zero Mostel American, 1915-1977 Abstracted Female Nude Signed Mostel and dated 1970 (lr) Oil on board 22 2/4 x 32 3/8 inches C
DOYLE Auctioneers & Appraisers
Apr. 25, 2015
ZERO MOSTEL AMERICAN 1915-1977
Est: $1,500 - $2,500
Self Portrait, pastel and wash on paper, 15 x 12 in (38.1 x 30.4 cm) signed lower left and dated 1959, enscribed Ben Thomas self portrait on verso, PROVENANCE: From the estate of Charlotte Thomas, NYC, NY
Trinity International Auctions & Appraisals, LLC
Jan. 24, 2015
ZERO MOSTEL AMERICAN 1915-1977
Est: $1,500 - $2,500
Court Jester gouache and graphite on paper,13 3/8 x 10 3/8 in (33.9 x 26.3 cm)signed and dated 1961 lower right, PROVENANCE: From the estate of Charlotte Thomas, NYC, NY
Trinity International Auctions & Appraisals, LLC
Jan. 24, 2015
ZERO MOSTEL AMERICAN 1915-1977
Est: $1,500 - $2,500
Self Portrait, pastel and wash on paper, 15 x 12 in (38.1 x 30.4 cm) signed lower left and dated 1959, PROVENANCE: Acquired in 1959 by Charlotte Thomas, NYC, NY to the family estate
Trinity International Auctions & Appraisals, LLC
Jan. 23, 2015
Zero Mostel (American, 1915-1977), Figure in Uniform, Signed "Mostel" l.r., dated "1962" in pencil on the frame liner., Condition: Surf
Est: $1,000 - $1,500
Zero Mostel (American, 1915-1977) Figure in Uniform Signed "Mostel" l.r., dated "1962" in pencil on the frame liner. Oil on Masonite, 12 x 8 in. (30.5 x 20.2 cm), framed. Condition: Surface accretions, minor craquelure, discolored varnish, surface grime,
Skinner
Jan. 23, 2015
Zero Mostel (American, 1915-1977), Abstract Figure, Signed and dated "Mostel 1960" l.r., Condition: Staining to lower edge, toning, she
Est: $600 - $800
Zero Mostel (American, 1915-1977) Abstract Figure Signed and dated "Mostel 1960" l.r. Mixed media on paper, 14 7/8 x 10 7/8 in. (37.7 x 27.7 cm), framed. Condition: Staining to lower edge, toning, sheet laid down on Masonite.
Skinner
Nov. 05, 2012
Zero Mostel Signed & Inscribed Photograph
Est: $400 - $600
SIGNED PHOTOGRAPH ZERO MOSTEL (February 28, 1915 - September 8, 1977) American actor of stage and screen, best known for his portrayal of comic characters. Inscribed: 1972 To Marvin-with boundless animosity and love--Zero Mostel Black and white photograph in plexi box frame. H. 14" x W. 11". From the Marvin Sadik Collection.
Thomaston Place Auction Galleries
Nov. 05, 2012
Zero Mostel Signed & Inscribed Photograph, 1972
Est: $400 - $600
SIGNED PHOTOGRAPH ZERO MOSTEL (February 28, 1915 - September 8, 1977) American actor of stage and screen, best known for his portrayal of comic characters. Inscribed: 1972 To Marvin-whoever you are...--Zero Mostel Black and white photograph in plexi box frame. H. 11" x W. 14". From the Marvin Sadik Collection.
Thomaston Place Auction Galleries
Oct. 31, 2012
MOSTEL ZERO: (1915-1977) American Actor. Signed 8
Est: £80 - £100
MOSTEL ZERO: (1915-1977) American Actor. Signed 8 x 10 photograph of Mostel in a full length pose, leaping in the air, in costume from one of his most famous roles as Pseudolus in a scene from A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum (1966). Signed by the actor in bold blue ink with his name alone across a light area of the image. One minor corner crease, VG
International Autograph Auctions
Apr. 25, 2012
Zero Mostel - 'Unknown Meeting'
Est: $1,500 - $2,000
Signed "Mostel" l.r.
Barridoff Auctions
Apr. 15, 2012
OOP Bust Portrait of Man by Zero Mostel NY Ca 1950s
Est: $200 - $300
OOP- Modernist bust portrait of man with moustache by Zero Mostel (NY, 1915-1977), the famous Broadway musical theatre star, in black & white, signed lr, scratch work reveals bare wood, c. 1950s, unframed, 11 1/2" x 9 ¾", good condition.
Thomaston Place Auction Galleries
May. 05, 2010
Zero Mostel American, 1915-1977 King of Kings
Est: $4,000 - $6,000
Zero Mostel American, 1915-1977 King of Kings Signed Mostel (lr) Oil on gesso panel 40 x 30 inches (101.6 x 76.2 cm)
DOYLE Auctioneers & Appraisers
Nov. 11, 2009
Zero Mostel American, 1915-1977 Self Portrait, 1970
Est: $3,000 - $5,000
Zero Mostel American, 1915-1977 Self Portrait, 1970 Oil on Anjac gesso panel Signed Mostel and dated '70 (lr) 24 x 30 inches (61 x 76.2 cm)
DOYLE Auctioneers & Appraisers
Aug. 01, 2008
Zero Mostel
Est: $3,000 - $5,000
Zero Mostel Self Portrait 20 X 16 inches Mostel l.r. of Robin Newman, Middletown, New Jersey Oil on canvas
Barridoff Auctions
May. 27, 2007
ZERO MOSTEL (American, 1915-1977) ASTRONOMICAL FANTASY signed Mostel, l.r.; mixed media (watercolor, ink and pastel); 8 x 10 1/2 inches
Est: $300 - $500
ZERO MOSTEL (American, 1915-1977) ASTRONOMICAL FANTASY signed Mostel, l.r.; mixed media (watercolor, ink and pastel); 8 x 10 1/2 inches
Grogan & Company
Jun. 09, 2005
ZERO MOSTEL
Est: $10,000 - $15,000
Self Portrait. Oil on linen canvas. 1015x762 mm; 40x30 inches. Ex-collection ACA Galleries, New York, with the label on the frame back. 1/2-inch puncture, upper left. Famous for his roles on Broadway in "A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum" and "Fiddler on the Roof" and in Mel Brook's film "The Producers," Mostel was also an accomplished painter. He was a WPA artist in the 1930s, and later part of a circle of artists who summered on Monhegan, Maine, and had winter studios around West 28th Street in New York. Several of his self portraits are in the collection of the National Portrait Gallery, Washington, DC.
Swann Auction Galleries