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# Adelsteen Normann (1848–1918)

Adelsteen Normann is a Norwegian artist with 138 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.

## What is a Adelsteen Normann work 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.

## 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. The full sale history is in the OpeningBid app (free sign-up).

## 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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Data last updated 2026-11-03. OpeningBid tracks 15,596,131 auction lots from 579 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Adelsteen Normann auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/adelsteen-normann (updated 2026-11-03).

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.