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# Adam Straus (b. 1956)

Adam Straus is an American artist with 10 auction lots recorded since 2008, median price $1,884. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by Adam Straus sold in 2018 for $2,625, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Adam Straus work worth?

Across 4 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Adam Straus work is $1,884.

The median Adam Straus painting sells for $1,894 across 2 lots.

The median Adam Straus work on paper sells for $1,143 across 1 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 5 | $1,894† | $3,600 | 40% | 2025-09-11 |
| Works on Paper | 1 | $1,143 | $1,143 | — | 2023-06-21 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2008 | $3,600 |
| Works on Paper | 2023 | $1,143 |
| Paintings | 2025 | $188† |

† 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 Straus worth?

Across 4 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Adam Straus work is $1,884. The median Adam Straus painting sells for $1,894 across 2 lots. The median Adam Straus work on paper sells for $1,143 across 1 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

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

Adam Straus's auction record is $3,600, set in 2008.

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Data last updated 2026-11-01. OpeningBid tracks 15,222,099 auction lots from 571 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

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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.