Adolf (1892–1968)
What is Adolf’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 49 auction results for Adolf at 8 houses since 2007. Over the last 24 months the median price was $16,581 including buyer’s premium (middle half $6,122–$21,760, n=5). The auction record is $61,971 for Untitled (oil on canvas) (2022, Kunsthaus Lempertz). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Untitled (oil on canvas), 1959 | Painting | $61,971 | Kunsthaus Lempertz | Jun 2022 |
| 2 | Composition # 127, 1955 | Painting | $53,717 | Kunsthaus Lempertz | Jun 2021 |
| 3 | Komposition, 1951 | Oil paint | $48,215 | Sotheby's | Mar 2024 |
| 4 | Composition # 39, 1955 | Painting | $43,110 | Kunsthaus Lempertz | Jun 2022 |
| 5 | Composition No. 137 | Oil on canvas | $42,009 | Sotheby's | Jun 2013 |
| 6 | Abwandlung von Composition 412, 1963 | Oil paint | $38,800 | Sotheby's | Nov 2023 |
| 7 | Composition #134ˣ, Kreisende Kreise, 1959 | Oil paint | $36,028 | Sotheby's | Nov 2023 |
| 8 | Drei Katzen, 1920 | Painting | $34,785 | Kunsthaus Lempertz | May 2017 |
| 9 | Composition # 544, 1961 | Painting | $32,333 | Kunsthaus Lempertz | Jun 2022 |
| 10 | Abstract Composition | Gouache on paper | $29,664 | Sotheby's | Nov 2014 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 14 | $33,559 |
| Works on paper | 10 | $7,886 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 20 | $26,500 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 49 results from 8 houses · How we compute these figures
Adolf is a DE artist with 55 auction lots recorded since 2001, median price $8,246. 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 is recorded as sold in 2026 for $17,033; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Adolf on OpeningBid →What is a Adolf work worth?
Across 49 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Adolf work is $8,246.
The median Adolf painting sells for $21,760 across 25 lots.
The median Adolf work on paper sells for $2,664 across 10 lots.
The median Adolf print sells for $783 across 8 lots.
Medium (50–120 cm) Adolf paintings typically sell for $8,924–$34,785 (the middle half of 21 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 | 9 | $783†‡ | $1,523† | 88.9% | 2016-05-28 |
| Paintings | 27 | $21,760†‡ | $61,971 | 92.6% | 2026-06-22 |
| Works on Paper | 10 | $2,664†‡ | $29,664 | — | 2026-06-23 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $53,717 | $61,971 | — | 2024-03-20 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Adolf's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (9 lots) median $783 with 88.9% sell-through. Paintings (27 lots) median $21,760, record $61,971. A typical Adolf painting sells for around 28× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 3 lots) the median is $53,717.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 5 | $749–$1,225†‡ | $831†‡ | $1,523† |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 21 | $8,924–$34,785†‡ | $21,760†‡ | $61,971 |
† 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 | $757–$2,664†‡ | $2,098†‡ | $3,182‡ |
† 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 | 2022 | $61,971 |
| Paintings | 2021 | $53,717 |
| Works on Paper | 2014 | $29,664 |
| Works on Paper | 2021 | $11,132 |
| Prints & Editions | 2011 | $1,523† |
| Prints & Editions | 2014 | $1,225‡ |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ 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 worth?
Across 49 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Adolf work is $8,246. The median Adolf painting sells for $21,760 across 25 lots. The median Adolf work on paper sells for $2,664 across 10 lots. The median Adolf print sells for $783 across 8 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Adolf paintings typically sell for $8,924–$34,785 (the middle half of 21 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 painting?
Based on 25 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Adolf painting is $21,760. 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 $61,971.
What is the average price of a medium Adolf painting?
Based on 21 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Adolf painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $21,760, 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's auction record?
Adolf's auction record is $61,971, set in 2022.
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