Adam Fuss (b. 1961)
What is Adam Fuss’s work worth?
As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 257 auction results for Adam Fuss at 26 houses since 1998. Over the last 24 months the median price was $3,942 including buyer’s premium (middle half $1,482–$9,525, n=23). The auction record is $106,250 for Untitled (gelatin silver photogram) (2014, Phillips). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Untitled (gelatin silver photogram) | Gelatin silver photogram | $106,250 | Phillips | Oct 2014 |
| 2 | Untitled (gelatin silver photogram) | Gelatin silver photogram, flush-mounted | $93,750 | Phillips | Apr 2016 |
| 3 | Untitled (gelatin silver print photogram), 2007 | Gelatin silver print photogram, flush-mounted | $93,750 | Phillips | Apr 2014 |
| 4 | Untitled, from the series My Ghost, 1999 | Gelatin silver photogram | $76,108 | Christie's | Oct 2003 |
| 5 | Untitled (Cibachrome photogram, flush-mounted on board), 1990 | Cibachrome photogram, flush-mounted on board | $67,657 | Phillips | Oct 2015 |
| 6 | Untitled (Dress), 2001 | Gelatin silver photogram | $64,336 | Christie's | Apr 2006 |
| 7 | Untitled (unique gelatin silver print, mounted) | Unique gelatin silver print, mounted | $62,397 | Phillips | Nov 2016 |
| 8 | Untitled, 1988 | Unique gelatin silver print, flush-mounted | $60,000 | Christie's | Oct 2021 |
| 9 | untitled (water drops) | Unique, mural-sized photogram, framed to the photographer's specifications, with Fraenkel Gallery, San Francisco, and Robert Miller Gallery, New York, labels on the reverse, 1997 | $58,600 | Sotheby's | Oct 2007 |
| 10 | Untitled, circa 1998 | Dye-bleach photogram | $58,251 | Christie's | Oct 2006 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Photographs | 101 | $9,082 |
| Other | 105 | $7,773 |
| Works on paper | 7 | $3,840 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 49 | $20,000 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 93 | $6,875 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 57 | $6,411 |
Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 257 results from 26 houses · How we compute these figures
Adam Fuss is a German artist with 333 auction lots recorded since 1998, median price $7,702. 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 Fuss sold in 2026 for $9,082, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 251 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Adam Fuss work is $7,702.
The median Adam Fuss photograph sells for $7,620 across 211 lots.
The median Adam Fuss print sells for $14,473 across 18 lots.
The median Adam Fuss work on paper sells for $3,840 across 7 lots.
Medium (50–120 cm) Adam Fuss photographs typically sell for $3,578–$12,922 (the middle half of 103 sold lots).
Small (under 50 cm) Adam Fuss photographs typically sell for $4,762–$10,000 (the middle half of 50 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 | 22 | $14,473 | $38,593 | 81.8% | 2026-09-18 |
| Paintings | 3 | $5,271 | $5,292 | 66.7% | 2024-07-10 |
| Works on Paper | 8 | $3,840 | $18,900 | 87.5% | 2024-12-12 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 1 | $3,951 | $3,951 | — | 2023-05-18 |
| Photography | 258 | $7,620†‡ | $106,250 | 81.8% | 2026-06-26 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 14 | $61,286 | $106,250 | — | 2023-10-05 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Adam Fuss's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (22 lots) median $14,473 with 81.8% sell-through. Paintings (3 lots) median $5,271, record $5,292. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 14 lots) the median is $61,286.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 6 | $7,201–$22,878 | $11,665 | $29,959 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 5 | $7,614–$16,250 | $8,125 | $18,083 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 6 | $13,652–$22,057 | $18,620 | $38,593 |
Photography
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 50 | $4,762–$10,000†‡ | $7,218†‡ | $21,250 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 103 | $3,578–$12,922† | $5,060† | $67,657 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 43 | $10,503–$45,274† | $25,000† | $106,250 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Photography | 2014 | $106,250 |
| Photography | 2016 | $93,750 |
| Prints & Editions | 2010 | $38,593 |
| Prints & Editions | 2004 | $29,959 |
| Works on Paper | 2021 | $18,900 |
| Works on Paper | 2007 | $12,955 |
| Paintings | 2024 | $5,292 |
| Paintings | 2019 | $5,250 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Adam Fuss worth?
Across 251 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Adam Fuss work is $7,702. The median Adam Fuss photograph sells for $7,620 across 211 lots. The median Adam Fuss print sells for $14,473 across 18 lots. The median Adam Fuss work on paper sells for $3,840 across 7 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Adam Fuss photographs typically sell for $3,578–$12,922 (the middle half of 103 sold lots). Small (under 50 cm) Adam Fuss photographs typically sell for $4,762–$10,000 (the middle half of 50 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 Fuss photograph?
Based on 211 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Adam Fuss photograph is $7,620. 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 Fuss's most expensive photograph?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Adam Fuss photograph is $106,250.
What is the average price of a Adam Fuss print?
Based on 18 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Adam Fuss print is $14,473.
What is Adam Fuss's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Adam Fuss print is $38,593.
What is the average price of a medium Adam Fuss photograph?
Based on 103 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Adam Fuss photograph (medium (50–120 cm)) is $5,060, 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 small Adam Fuss photograph?
Based on 50 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Adam Fuss photograph (small (under 50 cm)) is $7,218, 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 Fuss's auction record?
Adam Fuss's auction record is $106,250, set in 2014.
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