Adolf Dehn (1895–1968)
What is Adolf Dehn’s work worth?
As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 102 auction results for Adolf Dehn at 19 houses since 1991. Over the last 24 months the median price was $699 including buyer’s premium (middle half $594–$1,270, n=9). The auction record is $13,125 for New York From Brooklyn Heights (2019, Capsule Gallery Auction). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | New York From Brooklyn Heights | Oil on canvas | $13,125 | Capsule Gallery Auction | Feb 2019 |
| 2 | New York Skyline, 1946 | Ink | $8,625 | Wright | May 2001 |
| 3 | Farm Scene, 1941 | Watercolor on cream wove paper | $4,250 | Swann Auction Galleries | Jan 2022 |
| 4 | Central Park Angel, 1952 | Watercolor-and-gouache | $4,127 | Freeman's Hindman | Jun 2024 |
| 5 | Sunday Afternoon, Central Park, 1946 | Watercolor | $3,960 | Swann Auction Galleries | Jun 1992 |
| 6 | Dancing Couple | Pen and ink on tan wove paper | $3,400 | Swann Auction Galleries | Jun 2007 |
| 7 | Across from the Brooklyn Bridge, 1946 | Watercolor | $3,276 | Rago Arts | Nov 2024 |
| 8 | Farm Scene, 1941 | Watercolor on cream wove paper | $3,250 | Swann Auction Galleries | Jun 2021 |
| 9 | Beach at Quogue, New York, 1955 | Watercolor on paper | $3,120 | Swann Auction Galleries | Jun 2018 |
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Paris Lithographs, 1928 | Lithographs | $3,000 | Swann Auction Galleries | May 2017 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 6 | $2,638 |
| Works on paper | 26 | $1,306 |
| Prints | 55 | $747 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 28 | $1,588 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 52 | $720 |
Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 102 results from 19 houses · How we compute these figures
Adolf Dehn is an American artist with 116 auction lots recorded since 1991, median price $1,092. 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 Dehn sold in 2025 for a hammer price of $1,200 (buyer's premium not included), according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Adolf Dehn on OpeningBid →What is a Adolf Dehn work worth?
Across 92 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Adolf Dehn work is $1,092.
The median Adolf Dehn print sells for $720 across 61 lots.
The median Adolf Dehn work on paper sells for $1,235 across 28 lots.
The median Adolf Dehn painting sells for $1,900 across 4 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) Adolf Dehn prints typically sell for $225–$1,150 (the middle half of 45 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 68 | $720†‡ | $3,000 | 89.7% | 2026-09-10 |
| Paintings | 5 | $1,900 | $3,276 | 80% | 2024-11-14 |
| Works on Paper | 31 | $1,235† | $8,625 | 90.3% | 2026-02-27 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 6 | $4,188 | $13,125 | — | 2024-06-04 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Adolf Dehn's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (68 lots) median $720 with 89.7% sell-through. Paintings (5 lots) median $1,900, record $3,276. A typical Adolf Dehn painting sells for around 2.6× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 6 lots) the median is $4,188.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 45 | $225–$1,150† | $720† | $2,400 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 8 | $384–$789‡ | $523‡ | $3,000 |
† 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 | $600–$948 | $699 | $3,400 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 18 | $992–$2,717† | $1,358† | $4,250 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2001 | $8,625 |
| Works on Paper | 2022 | $4,250 |
| Paintings | 2024 | $3,276 |
| Prints & Editions | 2017 | $3,000 |
| Prints & Editions | 2005 | $2,400 |
| Paintings | 2021 | $2,000 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Adolf Dehn worth?
Across 92 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Adolf Dehn work is $1,092. The median Adolf Dehn print sells for $720 across 61 lots. The median Adolf Dehn work on paper sells for $1,235 across 28 lots. The median Adolf Dehn painting sells for $1,900 across 4 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Adolf Dehn prints typically sell for $225–$1,150 (the middle half of 45 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 Dehn print?
Based on 61 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Adolf Dehn print is $720. 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 Dehn's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Adolf Dehn print is $3,000.
What is the average price of a Adolf Dehn work on paper?
Based on 28 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Adolf Dehn work on paper is $1,235. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Adolf Dehn's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Adolf Dehn work on paper is $8,625.
What is the average price of a small Adolf Dehn print?
Based on 45 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Adolf Dehn print (small (under 50 cm)) is $720, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is the average price of a medium Adolf Dehn work on paper?
Based on 18 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Adolf Dehn work on paper (medium (50–120 cm)) is $1,358, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Adolf Dehn's auction record?
Adolf Dehn's auction record is $13,125, set in 2019.
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