Adam Reid (b. 1960)
What is Adam Reid’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 21 auction results for Adam Reid at 3 houses since 2011. Over the last 24 months the median price was $278 including buyer’s premium (middle half $205–$287, n=10). The auction record is $365 for Fire Dreaming (2025, Lawsons Auctioneers). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fire Dreaming, 2025 | Acrylic on canvas | $365 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Nov 2025 |
| 2 | Fire Dreaming, 2023 | Acrylic on canvas | $365 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Jun 2025 |
| 3 | Fire Dreaming, 2025 | Acrylic on canvas | $287 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Jul 2025 |
| 4 | Fire Dreaming, 2025 | Acrylic on canvas | $287 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Oct 2025 |
| 5 | Fire Dreaming, 2025 | Acrylic on canvas | $285 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Jul 2025 |
| 6 | Fire Dreaming, 2015 | Acrylic on canvas | $271 | Lawsons Auctioneers | May 2026 |
| 7 | Fire Dreaming | Acrylic on canvas | $266 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Mar 2012 |
| 8 | Fire Dreaming, 2019 | Acrylic on canvas | $236 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Mar 2025 |
| 9 | Fire Dreaming, 2025 | Acrylic on canvas | $195 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Nov 2025 |
| 10 | Fire Dreaming, 2025 | Acrylic on canvas | $163 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Nov 2025 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 11 | $271 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 9 | $285 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 21 results from 3 houses · How we compute these figures
Adam Reid is an Australia (Aboriginal) artist with 53 auction lots recorded since 2012, median price $232. 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 Reid sold in 2026 for $271, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Adam Reid on OpeningBid →What is a Adam Reid work worth?
Across 20 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Adam Reid work is $232.
The median Adam Reid painting sells for $258 across 16 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 41 | $258†‡ | $365 | 39% | 2026-09-27 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 12 | $187–$287†‡ | $243†‡ | $365 |
† 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 | 2025 | $365 |
| Paintings | 2025 | $365 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Adam Reid worth?
Across 20 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Adam Reid work is $232. The median Adam Reid painting sells for $258 across 16 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 Reid painting?
Based on 16 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Adam Reid painting is $258. 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 Reid's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Adam Reid painting is $365.
What is the average price of a medium Adam Reid painting?
Based on 12 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Adam Reid painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $243, 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 Reid's auction record?
Adam Reid's auction record is $365, set in 2025.
See the full Adam Reid record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
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