Adolphus Knell (1830–1930)
Adolphus Knell is a British (modern) artist with 36 auction lots recorded since 1995, median price $904. 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 Adolphus Knell sold in 2026 for $1,742, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 16 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Adolphus Knell work is $904.
The median Adolphus Knell painting sells for $904 across 22 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 | 32 | $904†‡ | $2,767 | 68.8% | 2026-10-21 |
| Works on Paper | 2 | — | — | 0% | — |
† 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) | 19 | $795–$1,758†‡ | $904†‡ | $2,767 |
† 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 | 2005 | $2,767 |
| Paintings | 2019 | $2,515‡ |
‡ 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 Adolphus Knell worth?
Across 16 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Adolphus Knell work is $904. The median Adolphus Knell painting sells for $904 across 22 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 Adolphus Knell painting?
Based on 22 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Adolphus Knell painting is $904. 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 Adolphus Knell's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Adolphus Knell painting is $2,767.
What is the average price of a small Adolphus Knell painting?
Based on 19 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Adolphus Knell painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $904, 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 Adolphus Knell's auction record?
Adolphus Knell's auction record is $2,767, set in 2005.
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