Adolph Gottlieb (1903–1974)
What is Adolph Gottlieb’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 490 auction results for Adolph Gottlieb at 37 houses since 1989. Over the last 24 months the median price was $2,451 including buyer’s premium (middle half $1,791–$32,320, n=55). The auction record is $6,537,000 for Cool Blast (2008, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cool Blast, 1960 | Oil paint | $6,537,000 | Christie's | May 2008 |
| 2 | Bonac, 1961 | Painting | $4,812,500 | Christie's | Nov 2018 |
| 3 | Green Over Black, 1960 | Oil on canvas | $4,062,500 | Sotheby's | Nov 2016 |
| 4 | Balance, 1960 | Oil paint | $3,259,750 | Christie's | May 2013 |
| 5 | Brown Splash, 1970 | Oil paint | $2,532,500 | Christie's | Nov 2017 |
| 6 | Omens of Spring, 1950 | Painting | $2,405,000 | Christie's | May 2016 |
| 7 | Elegy, 1961 | Oil paint | $1,697,000 | Sotheby's | Apr 2023 |
| 8 | Antipodes | Oil on canvas | $1,538,500 | Sotheby's | May 2011 |
| 9 | Burma Red, 1973 | Oil paint | $1,482,500 | Christie's | Nov 2012 |
| 10 | Excalibur #2, 1963 | Oil paint | $1,445,000 | Christie's | May 2014 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 115 | $212,500 |
| Works on paper | 33 | $46,000 |
| Other | 24 | $32,980 |
| Prints | 280 | $2,633 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 58 | $516,856 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 47 | $31,500 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 335 | $2,904 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 490 results from 37 houses · How we compute these figures
Adolph Gottlieb is an American artist with 578 auction lots recorded since 1989, median price $3,600. 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 Adolph Gottlieb sold in 2026 for $4,480, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 487 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Adolph Gottlieb work is $3,600.
The median Adolph Gottlieb print sells for $2,550 across 298 lots.
The median Adolph Gottlieb painting sells for $206,500 across 114 lots.
The median Adolph Gottlieb work on paper sells for $62,500 across 46 lots.
Medium (50–120 cm) Adolph Gottlieb prints typically sell for $1,922–$3,370 (the middle half of 279 sold lots).
Large (over 120 cm) Adolph Gottlieb paintings typically sell for $377,250–$1,263,125 (the middle half of 52 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 | 325 | $2,550†‡ | $75,600 | 91.7% | 2026-10-20 |
| Paintings | 121 | $206,500† | $6.5M | 94.2% | 2026-09-26 |
| Works on Paper | 51 | $62,500‡ | $461,000 | 90.2% | 2026-09-21 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2 | $75,011† | $87,500 | — | 2022-05-06 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 102 | $309,769† | $6.5M | — | 2026-05-19 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Adolph Gottlieb's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (325 lots) median $2,550 with 91.7% sell-through. Paintings (121 lots) median $206,500, record $6,537,000. A typical Adolph Gottlieb painting sells for around 81× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 102 lots) the median is $309,769.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 11 | $2,866–$11,194 | $8,125 | $28,800 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 279 | $1,922–$3,370†‡ | $2,550†‡ | $75,600 |
† 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 15 | $27,261–$98,375† | $64,900† | $152,500 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 41 | $54,180–$162,500 | $106,250 | $466,200 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 52 | $377,250–$1.3M† | $581,650† | $6.5M |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 20 | $10,934–$103,125 | $39,230 | $287,500 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 24 | $31,875–$128,875‡ | $74,750‡ | $461,000 |
‡ 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 | 2008 | $6.5M |
| Paintings | 2018 | $4.8M |
| Works on Paper | 2015 | $461,000 |
| Works on Paper | 2010 | $458,500 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2017 | $87,500 |
| Prints & Editions | 2023 | $75,600 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2022 | $62,521† |
| Prints & Editions | 2012 | $28,800 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Adolph Gottlieb worth?
Across 487 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Adolph Gottlieb work is $3,600. The median Adolph Gottlieb print sells for $2,550 across 298 lots. The median Adolph Gottlieb painting sells for $206,500 across 114 lots. The median Adolph Gottlieb work on paper sells for $62,500 across 46 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Adolph Gottlieb prints typically sell for $1,922–$3,370 (the middle half of 279 sold lots). Large (over 120 cm) Adolph Gottlieb paintings typically sell for $377,250–$1,263,125 (the middle half of 52 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 Adolph Gottlieb print?
Based on 298 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Adolph Gottlieb print is $2,550. 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 Adolph Gottlieb's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Adolph Gottlieb print is $75,600.
What is the average price of a Adolph Gottlieb painting?
Based on 114 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Adolph Gottlieb painting is $206,500. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Adolph Gottlieb's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Adolph Gottlieb painting is $6,537,000.
What is the average price of a Adolph Gottlieb work on paper?
Based on 46 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Adolph Gottlieb work on paper is $62,500. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Adolph Gottlieb's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Adolph Gottlieb work on paper is $461,000.
What is the average price of a medium Adolph Gottlieb print?
Based on 279 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Adolph Gottlieb print (medium (50–120 cm)) is $2,550, 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 Adolph Gottlieb painting?
Based on 52 sold lots, the median auction price of a large Adolph Gottlieb painting (large (over 120 cm)) is $581,650, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Adolph Gottlieb's auction record?
Adolph Gottlieb's auction record is $6,537,000, set in 2008.
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