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# Adam Cullen (1965–2012)

## What is Adam Cullen’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 373 auction results for Adam Cullen at 10 houses since 2002. Over the last 24 months the median price was $1,266 including buyer’s premium (middle half $775–$2,936, n=127). The auction record is $76,319 for Outside Glenrowan (2026, Menzies Art Brands). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

**Top auction records: paintings, drawings & sculpture**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Outside Glenrowan, 2011 | Synthetic polymer paint on canvas | $76,319 | Menzies Art Brands | Aug 2026 |
| 2 | Playtime, 2003 | Synthetic polymer paint on canvas | $68,733 | Deutscher and Hackett | Sep 2021 |
| 3 | PLAYTIME, 2003 | Synthetic polymer paint on canvas | $67,483 | Deutscher and Hackett | Sep 2021 |
| 4 | .410 GUN, c.2009 | Synthetic polymer paint on canvas | $56,331 | Deutscher and Hackett | May 2022 |
| 5 | Ned Kelly (Armour), 2011 | Acrylic on canvas | $35,667 | Shapiro Auctioneers | May 2025 |
| 6 | Kelly in Drag, 2008 | Synthetic polymer paint on canvas | $35,203 | Menzies Art Brands | Apr 2025 |
| 7 | Self Portrait as Ned Kelly's Death Mask, 2008 | Synthetic polymer paint on canvas | $34,082 | Menzies Art Brands | Nov 2025 |
| 8 | MONGOLIAN FIGHT STALLIONS, 2007 | Synthetic polymer paint and enamel on canvas | $28,437 | Deutscher and Hackett | May 2023 |
| 9 | FC Holden | Synthetic polymer paint on linen | $24,475 | Menzies Art Brands | Mar 2024 |
| 10 | Corpus Christi (Only Women Bleed), 2008 | Synthetic polymer paint and enamel on canvas (triptych) | $23,659 | Menzies Art Brands | Mar 2024 |


**Median price by medium (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 63 | $6,892 |
| Sculpture | 14 | $2,106 |
| Other | 79 | $1,181 |
| Prints | 26 | $761 |
| Works on paper | 22 | $710 |

**Median price by size (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 42 | $10,578 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 124 | $1,320 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 38 | $673 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 373 results from 10 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Adam Cullen is an Australia artist with 763 auction lots recorded since 2002, median price $1,494. 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 Cullen sold in 2026 for $5,341, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Adam Cullen work worth?

Across 352 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Adam Cullen work is $1,494.

The median Adam Cullen print sells for $942 across 142 lots.

The median Adam Cullen painting sells for $6,884 across 140 lots.

The median Adam Cullen work on paper sells for $651 across 36 lots.

Medium (50–120 cm) Adam Cullen prints typically sell for $757–$1,365 (the middle half of 122 sold lots).

Large (over 120 cm) Adam Cullen paintings typically sell for $7,477–$19,152 (the middle half of 78 sold 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 | 415 | $942† | $2,263† | 34.2% | 2026-08-19 |
| Paintings | 163 | $6,884†‡ | $76,319 | 85.9% | 2026-09-22 |
| Works on Paper | 78 | $651† | $3,024† | 46.2% | 2026-09-23 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 59 | $1,718† | $19,780† | 45.8% | 2026-07-13 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 19 | $28,437†‡ | $76,319 | — | 2026-08-27 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

Adam Cullen's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (415 lots) median $942 with 34.2% sell-through. Paintings (163 lots) median $6,884, record $76,319. A typical Adam Cullen painting sells for around 7.3× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 19 lots) the median is $28,437.

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 15 | $275–$487† | $318† | $729† |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 122 | $757–$1,365† | $1,069† | $2,263† |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 8 | $1,758–$4,064† | $2,960† | $6,182 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 53 | $3,409–$5,993† | $5,055† | $17,026 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 78 | $7,477–$19,152†‡ | $12,130†‡ | $76,319 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 29 | $432–$1,004† | $532† | $3,024† |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 7 | $692–$1,101† | $743† | $2,461 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

### Sculpture & Installation

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 20 | $709–$1,852† | $1,150† | $2,939† |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 7 | $9,815–$13,317† | $11,427† | $19,780† |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2026 | $76,319 |
| Paintings | 2021 | $68,733 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2021 | $19,780† |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2025 | $14,176 |
| Works on Paper | 2017 | $3,024† |
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $2,461 |
| Prints & Editions | 2022 | $2,263† |
| Prints & Editions | 2026 | $1,899 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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 Adam Cullen worth?

Across 352 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Adam Cullen work is $1,494. The median Adam Cullen print sells for $942 across 142 lots. The median Adam Cullen painting sells for $6,884 across 140 lots. The median Adam Cullen work on paper sells for $651 across 36 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Adam Cullen prints typically sell for $757–$1,365 (the middle half of 122 sold lots). Large (over 120 cm) Adam Cullen paintings typically sell for $7,477–$19,152 (the middle half of 78 sold 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 the average price of a Adam Cullen print?

Based on 142 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Adam Cullen print is $942. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Adam Cullen's most expensive print?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Adam Cullen print is $2,263. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $2,263 (buyer's premium not included).

### What is the average price of a Adam Cullen painting?

Based on 140 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Adam Cullen painting is $6,884. 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 Cullen's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Adam Cullen painting is $76,319.

### What is the average price of a Adam Cullen work on paper?

Based on 36 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Adam Cullen work on paper is $651. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Adam Cullen's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Adam Cullen work on paper is $3,024. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $3,024 (buyer's premium not included).

### What is the average price of a medium Adam Cullen print?

Based on 122 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Adam Cullen print (medium (50–120 cm)) is $1,069, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is the average price of a large Adam Cullen painting?

Based on 78 sold lots, the median auction price of a large Adam Cullen painting (large (over 120 cm)) is $12,130, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. 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 Cullen's auction record?

Adam Cullen's auction record is $76,319, set in 2026.

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Data last updated 2026-11-02. OpeningBid tracks 15,390,829 auction lots from 577 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Adam Cullen auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/adam-cullen (updated 2026-11-02).

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.