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# Adham Wanly (1908–1959)

## What is Adham Wanly’s work worth? {#value}

As of 3 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 $103,556 for The Kiss (2004, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

**Top auction records: paintings, drawings & sculpture**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Kiss, 1957 | Oil on board | $103,556 | Christie's | Feb 2004 |
| 2 | Untitled | Oil on panel | $64,618 | Christie's | Oct 2014 |
| 3 | Untitled | Oil on panel | $64,618 | Christie's | Oct 2014 |
| 4 | Untitled, circa 1950s | Oil on panel | $41,566 | Christie's | Mar 2014 |
| 5 | Untitled | Oil on paper | $25,538 | Sotheby's | Oct 2010 |
| 6 | Ballet Dancer, 1908 | Oil paint | $20,975 | Christie's | Oct 2018 |
| 7 | Untitled (oil on board), 1954 | Oil on board | $17,978 | Christie's | Nov 2024 |
| 8 | Untitled (Dancers in Costume), 1950 | Painting | $11,803 | Sotheby's | Oct 2025 |
| 9 | Bolero, 1908 | Oil on card | $7,840 | Olympia Auctions | Jun 2026 |
| 10 | Brindisi Harbour, 1908 | Oil on panel | $5,575 | Olympia Auctions | Oct 2023 |


**Median price by medium (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 11 | $17,978 |
| Works on paper | 8 | $871 |

**Median price by size (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 6 | $53,092 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 12 | $958 |

Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 22 results from 3 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


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.

**1 Adham Wanly work is coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-03).

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## What is a Adham Wanly work 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.

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

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

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Adham Wanly auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/adham-wanly (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.