Adam
What is Adam’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 30 auction results for Adam at 21 houses since 2002. Over the last 24 months the median price was $1,830 including buyer’s premium (middle half $877–$2,844, n=6). The auction record is $13,860 for Wall mirror (2024, Wright). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Suite de 17 lithographies : le retour des cendres de Napoléon, 1801 | Lithographies historiques et militaires | $3,030 | Osenat | Dec 2025 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Other | 8 | $1,371 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Small (under 50 cm) | 7 | $4,000 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 30 results from 21 houses · How we compute these figures
Adam is a French artist with 44 auction lots recorded since 2002, median price $1,454. 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 Adam sold in 2026 for $7,116, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Adam on OpeningBid →What is a Adam work worth?
Across 27 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Adam work is $1,454.
The median Adam painting sells for $280 across 7 lots.
The median Adam print sells for $476 across 7 lots.
The median Adam work on paper sells for $2,386 across 6 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 8 | $476‡ | $3,030 | 87.5% | 2026-03-24 |
| Paintings | 8 | $280†‡ | $5,713† | 87.5% | 2025-03-25 |
| Works on Paper | 7 | $2,386‡ | $17,137‡ | 85.7% | 2026-01-19 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2 | $7,116 | $7,116 | 50% | 2026-05-31 |
| Photography | 2 | $1,857 | $2,345 | — | 2011-11-22 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Adam's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (8 lots) median $476 with 87.5% sell-through. Paintings (8 lots) median $280, record $5,713. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $5,713 (buyer's premium not included).
Price by size
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 6 | $354–$3,875‡ | $2,386‡ | $17,137‡ |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2024 | $17,137‡ |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2026 | $7,116 |
| Paintings | 2022 | $5,713† |
| Paintings | 2018 | $5,234 |
| Works on Paper | 2024 | $4,000 |
| Prints & Editions | 2025 | $3,030 |
| Photography | 2011 | $2,345 |
| Prints & Editions | 2016 | $2,320‡ |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Adam worth?
Across 27 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Adam work is $1,454. The median Adam painting sells for $280 across 7 lots. The median Adam print sells for $476 across 7 lots. The median Adam work on paper sells for $2,386 across 6 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 Adam's auction record?
Adam's auction record is $17,137, set in 2024. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
See the full Adam record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
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