Adham Wanly (1908–1959)
What is Adham Wanly’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 22 auction results for Adham Wanly at 3 houses since 2004. Over the last 24 months the median price was $4,530 including buyer’s premium (middle half $1,024–$10,812, n=6). The auction record is $224,553 for The Kiss (2010, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Kiss, 1957 | Oil on board | $224,553 | Christie's | Apr 2010 |
| 2 | The Kiss, 1957 | Oil on board | $103,556 | Christie's | Feb 2004 |
| 3 | Untitled | Oil on panel | $64,618 | Christie's | Oct 2014 |
| 4 | Untitled | Oil on panel | $64,618 | Christie's | Oct 2014 |
| 5 | Untitled, circa 1950s | Oil on panel | $41,566 | Christie's | Mar 2014 |
| 6 | Untitled | Oil on paper | $25,538 | Sotheby's | Oct 2010 |
| 7 | Ballet Dancer, 1908 | Oil paint | $20,975 | Christie's | Oct 2018 |
| 8 | Untitled (oil on board), 1954 | Oil on board | $17,978 | Christie's | Nov 2024 |
| 9 | Untitled (Dancers in Costume), 1950 | Painting | $11,803 | Sotheby's | Oct 2025 |
| 10 | Bolero, 1908 | Oil on card | $7,840 | Olympia Auctions | Jun 2026 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 12 | $19,477 |
| Works on paper | 8 | $871 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 7 | $64,618 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 12 | $958 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 22 results from 3 houses · How we compute these figures
Adham Wanly is an Egyptian artist with 28 auction lots recorded since 2004, median price $6,708.
A work by Adham Wanly sold in 2026 for $7,840, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 22 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Adham Wanly work is $6,708.
The median Adham Wanly painting sells for $19,477 across 14 lots.
The median Adham Wanly work on paper sells for $871 across 8 lots.
Price breakdown by category
| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 14 | $19,477 | $224,553 | — | 2026-06-03 |
| Works on Paper | 10 | $871 | $1,568 | 80% | 2026-06-07 |
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 5 | $3,833–$11,803 | $7,840 | $15,000 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 7 | $29,772–$84,087 | $64,618 | $224,553 |
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 8 | $762–$1,024 | $871 | $1,568 |
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2010 | $224,553 |
| Paintings | 2004 | $103,556 |
| Works on Paper | 2024 | $1,568 |
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $1,220 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Adham Wanly worth?
Across 22 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Adham Wanly work is $6,708. The median Adham Wanly painting sells for $19,477 across 14 lots. The median Adham Wanly work on paper sells for $871 across 8 lots.
What is the average price of a Adham Wanly painting?
Based on 14 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Adham Wanly painting is $19,477.
What is Adham Wanly's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Adham Wanly painting is $224,553.
What is Adham Wanly's auction record?
Adham Wanly's auction record is $224,553, set in 2010.
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