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# Adam McEwen (b. 1965)

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

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 125 auction results for Adam McEwen at 11 houses since 2004. Over the last 24 months the median price was $9,764 including buyer’s premium (middle half $3,353–$12,295, n=20). The auction record is $293,000 for Font (2015, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Font, 2010 | Graphite | $293,000 | Christie's | Nov 2015 |
| 2 | Rite Aid, 2011 | Graphite | $279,615 | Phillips | Feb 2014 |
| 3 | Bigelow, 2013 | Graphite | $194,996 | Phillips | Oct 2014 |
| 4 | Basement Doors, 2010 | Machined graphite on aluminum panel (in 2 parts) | $142,520 | Phillips | Oct 2013 |
| 5 | Bomber Harris, 2008 | Acrylic paint | $135,750 | Christie's | May 2013 |
| 6 | Step Stool (Rubbermaid), 2010 | Graphite | $118,750 | Phillips | Sep 2013 |
| 7 | Untitled (Bill), 2004 | Hand coloring | $112,500 | Phillips | Nov 2014 |
| 8 | Bomber Harris, 2008 | Acrylic paint | $100,000 | Phillips | Nov 2013 |
| 9 | Untitled (Nicole), 2004 | Hand coloring | $92,500 | Christie's | Nov 2012 |
| 10 | Thomas Pynchon, 2014 | Graphite | $86,987 | Phillips | Oct 2015 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 45 | $18,133 |
| Works on paper | 29 | $15,000 |
| Other | 33 | $5,970 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 34 | $16,451 |
| Large (over 120 cm) | 45 | $12,700 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 30 | $4,869 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 125 results from 11 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Adam McEwen is an American artist with 162 auction lots recorded since 2004, median price $12,078. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by Adam McEwen sold in 2026 for $12,160, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Adam McEwen work worth?

Across 125 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Adam McEwen work is $12,078.

The median Adam McEwen work on paper sells for $16,945 across 37 lots.

The median Adam McEwen painting sells for $16,470 across 34 lots.

The median Adam McEwen sculpture sells for $9,119 across 19 lots.

Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 11 | $2,540 | $25,200 | 81.8% | 2026-06-09 |
| Paintings | 43 | $16,470 | $135,750 | 79.1% | 2026-10-01 |
| Works on Paper | 45 | $16,945 | $293,000 | 82.2% | 2026-05-27 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 22 | $9,119 | $194,996 | 86.4% | 2025-02-26 |
| Photography | 18 | $17,557 | $112,500 | 77.8% | 2026-02-26 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 8 | $139,135 | $293,000 | — | 2015-11-11 |

Adam McEwen's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (11 lots) median $2,540 with 81.8% sell-through. Paintings (43 lots) median $16,470, record $135,750. A typical Adam McEwen painting sells for around 6.5× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 8 lots) the median is $139,135.

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 8 | $12,435–$19,522 | $18,442 | $57,500 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 7 | $5,053–$16,734 | $6,430 | $32,500 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 16 | $12,045–$40,289 | $20,660 | $135,750 |

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 12 | $4,100–$15,312 | $8,318 | $118,750 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 10 | $18,022–$23,138 | $19,530 | $293,000 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 10 | $10,905–$23,374 | $17,710 | $279,615 |

### Sculpture & Installation

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 6 | $4,191–$63,050 | $13,917 | $142,520 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 8 | $7,599–$31,272 | $10,705 | $194,996 |

### Photography

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 6 | $24,623–$65,323 | $62,500 | $112,500 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 5 | $5,629–$23,118 | $10,160 | $92,500 |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2015 | $293,000 |
| Works on Paper | 2014 | $279,615 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2014 | $194,996 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2013 | $142,520 |
| Paintings | 2013 | $135,750 |
| Photography | 2014 | $112,500 |
| Paintings | 2013 | $100,000 |
| Photography | 2012 | $92,500 |

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 McEwen worth?

Across 125 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Adam McEwen work is $12,078. The median Adam McEwen work on paper sells for $16,945 across 37 lots. The median Adam McEwen painting sells for $16,470 across 34 lots. The median Adam McEwen sculpture sells for $9,119 across 19 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

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

Based on 37 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Adam McEwen work on paper is $16,945.

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

The highest price recorded at auction for a Adam McEwen work on paper is $293,000.

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

Based on 34 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Adam McEwen painting is $16,470.

### What is Adam McEwen's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Adam McEwen painting is $135,750.

### What is the average price of a Adam McEwen sculpture?

Based on 19 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Adam McEwen sculpture is $9,119.

### What is Adam McEwen's most expensive sculpture?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Adam McEwen sculpture is $194,996.

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

Based on 16 sold lots, the median auction price of a large Adam McEwen painting (large (over 120 cm)) is $20,660, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

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

Based on 12 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Adam McEwen work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $8,318, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

### What is Adam McEwen's auction record?

Adam McEwen's auction record is $293,000, set in 2015.

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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 McEwen auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/adam-mcewen (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.