Adolf Chwala (1836–1900)
Adolf Chwala is an Austrian artist with 115 auction lots recorded since 1989, median price $15,037. 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 Chwala is recorded as sold in 2026 for $23,977; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 97 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Adolf Chwala work is $15,037.
The median Adolf Chwala painting sells for $15,107 across 81 lots.
Medium (50–120 cm) Adolf Chwala paintings typically sell for $11,639–$18,347 (the middle half of 51 sold lots).
Large (over 120 cm) Adolf Chwala paintings typically sell for $15,045–$28,099 (the middle half of 22 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 | 90 | $15,107†‡ | $50,962‡ | 90% | 2025-11-30 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 5 | $41,835‡ | $50,962‡ | — | 2018-12-02 |
† 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) | 7 | $2,975–$12,031†‡ | $7,907†‡ | $16,090‡ |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 51 | $11,639–$18,347†‡ | $15,107†‡ | $41,835‡ |
| large (over 120 cm) | 22 | $15,045–$28,099†‡ | $19,197†‡ | $50,962‡ |
† 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 | 2017 | $50,962‡ |
| Paintings | 2018 | $42,285‡ |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Adolf Chwala worth?
Across 97 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Adolf Chwala work is $15,037. The median Adolf Chwala painting sells for $15,107 across 81 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Adolf Chwala paintings typically sell for $11,639–$18,347 (the middle half of 51 sold lots). Large (over 120 cm) Adolf Chwala paintings typically sell for $15,045–$28,099 (the middle half of 22 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 Adolf Chwala painting?
Based on 81 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Adolf Chwala painting is $15,107. 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 Chwala's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Adolf Chwala painting is $50,962. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
What is the average price of a medium Adolf Chwala painting?
Based on 51 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Adolf Chwala painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $15,107, 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 Adolf Chwala painting?
Based on 22 sold lots, the median auction price of a large Adolf Chwala painting (large (over 120 cm)) is $19,197, 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 Adolf Chwala's auction record?
Adolf Chwala's auction record is $50,962, set in 2017. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
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