Adelsteen Normann (1848–1918)
Adelsteen Normann is a Norwegian artist with 139 auction lots recorded since 1989, median price $4,623. 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 Adelsteen Normann sold in 2025 for a hammer price of $13,000 (buyer's premium not included), according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 99 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Adelsteen Normann work is $4,623.
The median Adelsteen Normann painting sells for $4,623 across 79 lots.
Medium (50–120 cm) Adelsteen Normann paintings typically sell for $3,606–$7,873 (the middle half of 39 sold lots).
Large (over 120 cm) Adelsteen Normann paintings typically sell for $4,466–$9,371 (the middle half of 21 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 99 | $4,623†‡ | $39,000† | 79.8% | 2026-02-10 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 6 | $30,458† | $39,000† | — | 2014-01-29 |
† 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 14 | $1,633–$3,148†‡ | $2,301†‡ | $6,500 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 39 | $3,606–$7,873†‡ | $4,646†‡ | $39,000† |
| large (over 120 cm) | 21 | $4,466–$9,371†‡ | $7,045†‡ | $38,240 |
† 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 | 1997 | $39,000† |
| Paintings | 2003 | $38,240 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Adelsteen Normann worth?
Across 99 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Adelsteen Normann work is $4,623. The median Adelsteen Normann painting sells for $4,623 across 79 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Adelsteen Normann paintings typically sell for $3,606–$7,873 (the middle half of 39 sold lots). Large (over 120 cm) Adelsteen Normann paintings typically sell for $4,466–$9,371 (the middle half of 21 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 Adelsteen Normann painting?
Based on 79 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Adelsteen Normann painting is $4,623. 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 Adelsteen Normann's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Adelsteen Normann painting is $39,000. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $39,000 (buyer's premium not included).
What is the average price of a medium Adelsteen Normann painting?
Based on 39 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Adelsteen Normann painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $4,646, 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 Adelsteen Normann painting?
Based on 21 sold lots, the median auction price of a large Adelsteen Normann painting (large (over 120 cm)) is $7,045, 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 Adelsteen Normann's auction record?
Adelsteen Normann's auction record is $39,000, set in 1997. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $39,000 (buyer's premium not included).
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