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# 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.

**5 Adolf Chwala works are coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-02).

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## What is a Adolf Chwala work 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.

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

## 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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Data last updated 2026-11-02. OpeningBid tracks 15,390,829 auction lots from 577 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Adolf Chwala auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/adolf-chwala (updated 2026-11-02).

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.