Adolf (1890–1968)
Adolf is a German artist with 48 auction lots recorded since 1990, median price $1,436. 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 Adolf sold in 2020 for $2,363, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Adolf on OpeningBid →What is a Adolf work worth?
Across 30 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Adolf work is $1,436.
The median Adolf painting sells for $3,450 across 13 lots.
The median Adolf work on paper sells for $1,046 across 14 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 | 17 | $3,450†‡ | $7,187 | 76.5% | 2022-02-08 |
| Works on Paper | 17 | $1,046‡ | $2,045 | 82.4% | 2022-08-16 |
† 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 8 | $891–$4,482†‡ | $2,052†‡ | $7,187 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 7 | $587–$949‡ | $865‡ | $1,135 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 5 | $1,265–$1,799‡ | $1,773‡ | $2,045 |
‡ 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 | 2013 | $7,187 |
| Paintings | 2016 | $5,269 |
| Works on Paper | 2014 | $2,045 |
| Works on Paper | 2017 | $1,799 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Adolf worth?
Across 30 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Adolf work is $1,436. The median Adolf painting sells for $3,450 across 13 lots. The median Adolf work on paper sells for $1,046 across 14 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 Adolf painting?
Based on 13 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Adolf painting is $3,450. 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 Adolf's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Adolf painting is $7,187.
What is the average price of a Adolf work on paper?
Based on 14 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Adolf work on paper is $1,046. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Adolf's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Adolf work on paper is $2,045.
What is Adolf's auction record?
Adolf's auction record is $7,187, set in 2013.
See the full Adolf record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
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