Adolf Schreyer (1828–1899)
What is Adolf Schreyer’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 82 auction results for Adolf Schreyer at 25 houses since 1993. Over the last 24 months the median price was $31,172 including buyer’s premium (middle half $14,515–$31,172, n=5). The auction record is $167,963 for The noble warriors (2007, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The noble warriors | Oil on canvas | $167,963 | Christie's | Jun 2007 |
| 2 | The Charge | Oil on canvas | $122,500 | Sotheby's | Oct 2008 |
| 3 | The Chase | — | $109,000 | Sotheby's | Apr 2008 |
| 4 | horsemen by a watering hole | — | $105,162 | Sotheby's | May 2008 |
| 5 | Arab warriors on horseback | Oil on canvas | $100,778 | Christie's | Jun 2007 |
| 6 | Bedouins taking aim, 1828 | Oil on canvas | $87,500 | Bonhams | Nov 2014 |
| 7 | The watering hole | Oil on panel | $68,885 | Sotheby's | Jul 2024 |
| 8 | Bedouins at the watering hole, 19th Century | Oil on canvas | $64,162 | Koller Auktionen | Sep 2008 |
| 9 | Mounted Arab | Oil on canvas | $56,250 | Sotheby's | Oct 2008 |
| 10 | Horsemen at a Watering Place | Oil paint | $51,982 | Sotheby's | Mar 2021 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 41 | $14,515 |
| Other | 9 | $2,212 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 29 | $22,382 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 10 | $4,334 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 82 results from 25 houses · How we compute these figures
Adolf Schreyer is a German artist with 151 auction lots recorded since 1990, median price $13,104. 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 Schreyer sold in 2026 for a hammer price of $80,000 (buyer's premium not included), according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 78 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Adolf Schreyer work is $13,104.
The median Adolf Schreyer painting sells for $10,925 across 65 lots.
The median Adolf Schreyer photograph sells for $383 across 3 lots.
The median Adolf Schreyer work on paper sells for $10,601 across 2 lots.
Medium (50–120 cm) Adolf Schreyer paintings typically sell for $2,706–$32,583 (the middle half of 43 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 | 2 | $163 | $178 | — | 2010-02-25 |
| Paintings | 119 | $10,925†‡ | $167,963 | 54.6% | 2026-02-15 |
| Works on Paper | 3 | $10,601‡ | $18,990‡ | 66.7% | 2015-09-23 |
| Photography | 3 | $383 | $7,848 | — | 2020-05-24 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 6 | $115,750 | $167,963 | — | 2008-10-23 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Adolf Schreyer's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (2 lots) median $163. Paintings (119 lots) median $10,925, record $167,963. A typical Adolf Schreyer painting sells for around 67× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 6 lots) the median is $115,750.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 13 | $2,468–$9,261†‡ | $4,965†‡ | $25,000 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 43 | $2,706–$32,583†‡ | $17,476†‡ | $167,963 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 8 | $7,354–$58,986†‡ | $16,741†‡ | $123,886 |
† 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 | 2007 | $167,963 |
| Paintings | 2006 | $123,886 |
| Works on Paper | 2006 | $18,990‡ |
| Photography | 2015 | $7,848 |
| Works on Paper | 2015 | $2,212 |
| Photography | 2020 | $383 |
| Prints & Editions | 2010 | $178 |
| Prints & Editions | 2010 | $148 |
‡ 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 Schreyer worth?
Across 78 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Adolf Schreyer work is $13,104. The median Adolf Schreyer painting sells for $10,925 across 65 lots. The median Adolf Schreyer photograph sells for $383 across 3 lots. The median Adolf Schreyer work on paper sells for $10,601 across 2 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Adolf Schreyer paintings typically sell for $2,706–$32,583 (the middle half of 43 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 Schreyer painting?
Based on 65 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Adolf Schreyer painting is $10,925. 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 Schreyer's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Adolf Schreyer painting is $167,963.
What is the average price of a medium Adolf Schreyer painting?
Based on 43 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Adolf Schreyer painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $17,476, 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 small Adolf Schreyer painting?
Based on 13 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Adolf Schreyer painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $4,965, 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 Schreyer's auction record?
Adolf Schreyer's auction record is $167,963, set in 2007.
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