Adam Handler (b. 1986)
What is Adam Handler’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 187 auction results for Adam Handler at 9 houses since 2004. Over the last 24 months the median price was $2,824 including buyer’s premium (middle half $2,444–$3,734, n=11). The auction record is $56,903 for Ghost Abduction in a Lost Flower Garden (2022, Sotheby's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ghost Abduction in a Lost Flower Garden, 2021 | Acrylic paint | $56,903 | Sotheby's | Mar 2022 |
| 2 | Ghost Buddy Abduction In A Colourful Dream, 2022 | Acrylic paint | $19,487 | Phillips | Apr 2025 |
| 3 | Ghost Buddy Abduction with late Afternoon Weepy Tulips, 2021 | Oil stick and acrylic on canvas | $16,156 | Christie's | Apr 2004 |
| 4 | Ghost Buddy Abduction in the Swirling Haze of Night, 2021 | Acrylic paint | $15,250 | Sotheby's | Jul 2022 |
| 5 | Nintendo Ghost Abduction in Mystery Land, 2021 | Acrylic paint | $13,655 | Phillips | Apr 2022 |
| 6 | Prism Ghost Abduction, 1986 | Acrylic | $9,853 | Bonhams | Nov 2023 |
| 7 | Pajama Girl and Ghost Picnic on the Cool November Afternoon, 2021 | Oil stick on canvas | $9,280 | K-Auction | Apr 2022 |
| 8 | Galaxy Girl, 2021 | Acrylic paint | $8,076 | Phillips | Nov 2022 |
| 9 | Little Stinker Girl and Ghost Buddy on Moonlight Walk, 2020 | Acrylic paint | $6,747 | Phillips | Feb 2023 |
| 10 | Little Pajama Girl on an Always Near Cloud, 2021 | Acrylic and oil stick on canvas | $5,593 | K-Auction | Apr 2024 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 26 | $4,082 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 15 | $5,593 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 12 | $2,304 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 6 | $1,150 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 187 results from 9 houses · How we compute these figures
Adam Handler is an American artist with 241 auction lots recorded since 2004, median price $3,400. 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 Handler sold in 2026 for $4,276, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Adam Handler on OpeningBid →What is a Adam Handler work worth?
Across 186 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Adam Handler work is $3,400.
The median Adam Handler painting sells for $4,193 across 124 lots.
The median Adam Handler work on paper sells for $2,067 across 38 lots.
The median Adam Handler print sells for $590 across 10 lots.
Medium (50–120 cm) Adam Handler paintings typically sell for $2,606–$6,006 (the middle half of 70 sold lots).
Large (over 120 cm) Adam Handler paintings typically sell for $4,082–$14,186 (the middle half of 31 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 | 12 | $590†‡ | $1,638 | 83.3% | 2025-01-23 |
| Paintings | 152 | $4,193†‡ | $56,903 | 81.6% | 2026-05-07 |
| Works on Paper | 44 | $2,067†‡ | $6,753† | 86.4% | 2026-04-09 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 10 | $15,804‡ | $56,903 | — | 2025-04-23 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Adam Handler's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (12 lots) median $590 with 83.3% sell-through. Paintings (152 lots) median $4,193, record $56,903. A typical Adam Handler painting sells for around 7.1× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 10 lots) the median is $15,804.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 10 | $377–$735†‡ | $590†‡ | $1,638 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 23 | $1,861–$4,600†‡ | $3,224†‡ | $7,739‡ |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 70 | $2,606–$6,006†‡ | $4,056†‡ | $14,587‡ |
| large (over 120 cm) | 31 | $4,082–$14,186†‡ | $8,351†‡ | $56,903 |
† 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) | 27 | $1,150–$2,461†‡ | $1,510†‡ | $3,969† |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 11 | $3,600–$5,292†‡ | $4,155†‡ | $6,753† |
† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2022 | $56,903 |
| Paintings | 2022 | $36,252‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2022 | $6,753† |
| Works on Paper | 2022 | $5,954‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2023 | $1,638 |
| Prints & Editions | 2023 | $1,134 |
† 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 Handler worth?
Across 186 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Adam Handler work is $3,400. The median Adam Handler painting sells for $4,193 across 124 lots. The median Adam Handler work on paper sells for $2,067 across 38 lots. The median Adam Handler print sells for $590 across 10 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Adam Handler paintings typically sell for $2,606–$6,006 (the middle half of 70 sold lots). Large (over 120 cm) Adam Handler paintings typically sell for $4,082–$14,186 (the middle half of 31 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 Handler painting?
Based on 124 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Adam Handler painting is $4,193. 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 Handler's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Adam Handler painting is $56,903.
What is the average price of a Adam Handler work on paper?
Based on 38 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Adam Handler work on paper is $2,067. 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 Handler's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Adam Handler work on paper is $6,753. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $6,753 (buyer's premium not included).
What is the average price of a Adam Handler print?
Based on 10 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Adam Handler print is $590. 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 Handler's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Adam Handler print is $1,638.
What is the average price of a medium Adam Handler painting?
Based on 70 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Adam Handler painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $4,056, 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 the average price of a large Adam Handler painting?
Based on 31 sold lots, the median auction price of a large Adam Handler painting (large (over 120 cm)) is $8,351, 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 Handler's auction record?
Adam Handler's auction record is $56,903, set in 2022.
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